President and CEO
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Vice President, Development
Vice President, Human Resources
Vice President, Residential Services
Director of Family and In Home Supports
Director of Facilities
Executive Assistant to the President
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Anne-Marie has worked in the non-profit sector for over 35 years, developing and implementing programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities, autism and physical challenges. She was appointed President of the Charles River Center in October of 2016, after serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer since 2008. She has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Charles River Center, as she oversaw the Day Habilitation, Residential, Family Support, and Employment divisions.
For seven years, Anne-Marie has served as Chairperson of the Massachusetts Day Habilitation Coalition. She has been an active member of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers for a decade, working on the Autism Blueprint and Employment First committees. Anne-Marie holds a bachelor’s degree in special education from Boston College and a master’s degree in public administration from Bridgewater State University.
Laurie Anastopoulos has joined the leadership team as the Senior Program Director of Family and In-home Support Services. She oversees the efficient and effective daily operation of services provided by the Charles River Center Family Support, Individual Support, and Adult Family Care programs.
She comes to the Charles River Center will over 20 years of case management, investigation and supervisory experience working with diverse populations in the field of child protection. Laurie has extensive clinical experience focusing on problem solving resolution.
Prior to joining the Charles River Center, Laurie worked at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) providing clinical supervision to adoption social workers, who were responsible for identifying permanent homes for children in the care of DCF. While at DCF, Laurie was the recipient of several Massachusetts Resource Exchange Awards for Excellence in Adoption, as well as Commissioner Awards and a Commonwealth Citation. Laurie is also currently a member of the Massachusetts Autism Commission. She has a Master of Social Work from Boston University.
As Vice President of Residential Services, Denise Vojackova-Karami is responsible for residential staffing, quality, compliance, safety, service delivery and finances. She works closely with our five Residential Directors to oversee Charles River’s 30 residential group homes. Denise initially joined Charles River as a Quality Assurance Associate in early 2022, prior to her appointment as VP, Residential Services. Before joining Charles River Center, she served as Senior Vice President of Developmental Services at Thrive Support and Advocacy (formerly Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.). Denise holds a degree in Psychology from Worcester State College.
Anne-Marie has worked in the non-profit sector for over 35 years, developing and implementing programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities, autism and physical challenges. She was appointed President of the Charles River Center in October of 2016, after serving as the agency’s Chief Operating Officer since 2008. She has played a pivotal role in the growth of the Charles River Center, as she oversaw the Day Habilitation, Residential, Family Support, and Employment divisions.
For seven years, Anne-Marie has served as Chairperson of the Massachusetts Day Habilitation Coalition. She has been an active member of the Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers for a decade, working on the Autism Blueprint and Employment First committees. Anne-Marie holds a bachelor’s degree in special education from Boston College and a master’s degree in public administration from Bridgewater State University.
Anna joined the Charles River Center in 2003 as an Administrative Assistant. After a year in that role, she was offered the position of Director of Accounting, which she held for 13 years. In 2017 she was promoted to the position of Chief Financial Officer. Anna has Bachelor of Accounting degree from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Kevin joined Charles River Center in 2011 and coordinates all functions of Human Resources. He is a member of the professional HR associations SHRM, NEHRA, and ASHHRA. Kevin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and his master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Framingham State University.
As Director of Day Services, Rebecca is responsible for the oversight of all Day Services, including day habilitation, community-based day supports and employment services at the Charles River Center. Prior to assuming this role in September of 2021, Rebecca served as the Director of Employment and Training at the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston, MA. Over the last 20 years, Rebecca has worked at several human service agencies, coordinating program development, job placement and support services for individuals with disabilities. Her educational background includes a BS in Special Education from Keene State College and an MS in Rehabilitation Counseling from the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany.
Ashley joined the Charles River Center in 2008 as a Human Resources Coordinator and was then promoted to Executive Assistant to the President in 2009. A graduate of Becker College, Ashley has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Administration. She is the Executive Assistant because Miracle Worker isn’t a title.
Hilary joined the Charles River Center in 2006 as the Vice President of Therapeutic Day Services, after working over 10 years at a human service agency in Chicago. From 2007 to 2010, she was Vice President of Therapeutic Day Services and Family Support. After a short leave, Hilary returned to the Charles River Center in a new role within the Development Department. In 2014, Hilary became the Director, then Vice President of Development, where she oversees the fundraising efforts and other initiatives of the organization. Hilary holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University.
As Chief Compliance Officer, Kevin oversees the development of short-range plans including goal setting, program compliance, leadership development, fiscal and strategic compliance, and targeted corrective action plans for all programs and services divisions. Before joining Charles River Center, Kevin served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Arc of Opportunity of North Central Massachusetts. Kevin comes to Charles River Center with over 25 years of experience working for disability service providers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His educational background includes a B.A. from Stonehill College, as well as a MS in Public Administration from Clark University.
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