Greetings! We would like to share splashtastic news about leadership positions fulfilled within our organization!
OFFICERS
President CATHY JUSINO
Cathy Jusino is a Realtor with Signature Premier Properties. She is very active in the Long Island market. She is also the owner and operator of Red Top Properties, a real estate investment and rehabilitation company. Cathy's previous work experience includes 18 years in banking, where she has developed a network of wonderful people that indirectly influence her passion and expertise in Real Estate. Throughout her career, she has always been known for her client focus, market insight, skilled negotiating and expertise in the buying and selling of homes and investment properties. Cathy works hard to achieve a family/work life balance. While making family, and the happiness of children a priority, Cathy is also the Campus Director of Camps R Us in St. James where she lives by the motto "work hard, play harder". Cathy earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from St John's University and went on to complete her MBA with a concentration in Organizational Leadership.

Cathy's first involvement with Splashes of Hope was during her time at Astoria Bank. After their first meeting, it was evident that Splashes of Hope was making such an incredible impact in the lives of so many people. She wanted to stay involved and has become increasingly passionate and dedicated to the mission. She has served on the Advisory Board and is a former Co-Treasurer.

When she is not working, you can find her enjoying time with her husband and twin daughters. They are usually enjoying the outdoors or traveling. As an active member of her local school district, she enjoys supporting the PTA in fundraising and organizing events for the local school.
Vice President TOM CHANG
Tom Chang has over 20 years in the high tech software industry. Tom has worked at Salesforce for the past 7.5 years as a Master Solution Engineer he focuses on working with large Enterprise customers to identify the best solutions to help them transform their business. Tom has volunteered with Splashes of Hope over the past 7 years and previously served on the Advisory Board.  
Treasurer GREG BONDA-RIVA
Greg Bonda-Riva is currently the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at EisnerAmper LLP, and reports directly to the firm’s CFO. His responsibilities include managing the firm’s annual budget and key performance indicators, as well as delivering special projects to support senior management in making business decisions. Greg has more than 15 years of financial experience; prior to joining EisnerAmper he worked at various Fortune 500 companies including Canon, Computer Associates, Marsh & McLennan, and most recently as Director of Finance at First Data Corporation.
 
Greg learned about Splashes of Hope through EisnerAmper Cares. He was touched by the dedication and inspiration Splashes of Hope showed during his first visit. In addition to serving on the board of Splashes of Hope, Greg currently serves on the school board of Our Lady of Mercy in Hicksville. 
 
He holds a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.B.A. in Management from New York Institute of Technology. He was a 1st team All-American in college lacrosse and a member of NYIT’s 1997 national championship team. Greg still plays lacrosse all year round and gives back by coaching his town’s PAL team.
 
Greg lives on Long Island with his wife and two children.
Secretary PATRICIA ROSSI
Patricia Rossi is a banking attorney and published writer. She is a graduate of Molloy College and St. John’s University School of Law.

Her essays and poetry have been featured in literary journals, major newspapers and magazines. Patricia has received two pushcart prize nominations for her poetry in 2015 and 2016 and has written and presented academic papers at major university conferences. One of her articles was selected for inclusion in the 2016 Cambridge Scholars academic publication, “The 1930’s: The Reality and The Promise." Another of Patricia’s academic papers was featured in New York Magazine. Patricia facilitates numerous creative writing classes specifically for children and adults residing in under-served communities on Long Island, as well as writing workshops exclusively for women as a means of empowerment. Her writing workshops also extend to cancer survivors as a therapeutic means of healing as well as grief therapy for parents who have lost a child. She volunteers weekly at Literacy Nassau where she serves as a writing club instructor for “Jot it Down.” She also mentors a writing program for cancer patients at a NYC hospital.

In addition, Patricia serves as secretary on the executive alumni board of her alma mater, Molloy College. Patricia also serves on the advisory board for Molloy College’s paralegal program and the advisory board for Literacy Nassau.
As an avid marathon runner Patricia has also volunteered for numerous seasons as a running coach for “Team in Training” for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Daniel Deutsch
​Edward Fraser
Irina Gershengoren
Monica Krawczyk
Lesley Logue
​Theresa Santmann
​Ronnie Schauder
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Robert Bigler
Catherine & Russ Brown
Patrice Frank
Christine Gagnon
David Gottlieb
Roman Krawczyk
Alfred LaRosa
Phil Rugile
Leonardo Tavera
Frank Trifaro
Christopher Wright
Vivian Youngblood
Interested in joining the Splash Team as a board member or volunteer on a committee? contact us!  631.424.8230
info@splashesofhope.org