Meet the 2025 Self Advocacy Agency of the Year
We’re beyond proud to announce that our Self Advocacy Program has been named Self Advocacy Agency of the Year for the Lower Hudson Valley Region by Self-Advocacy Association of NYS – SANYS
Congratulations to Kathleen Mavrogiannis, recipient of The Arc New York’s 2026 Marc N. Brandt Exceptional Leadership Award!
Kathleen, Senior Director of Community Services at, has dedicated 25 years to advancing person-centered services and improving the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Throughout her career, Kathleen has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to quality. She has championed individualized approaches to services, ensuring they go beyond meeting compliance standards to create meaningful opportunities for the people supported.
Her ability to inspire both staff and the people she supports, combined with her deep understanding of the field, has helped shape programs that promote dignity, choice, and opportunity.
The Marc N. Brandt Exceptional Leadership Award recognizes Chapter leaders who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment and make a positive impact on the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
Kathleen’s dedication to excellence and her commitment to person-centered services exemplify the spirit of this award.
Watch the video celebrating Kathleen’s leadership and accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/gvUwtd7h
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