Our Team
Carol Bullock
Executive Director
718.808.1351
Beginning in December of 2017, Carol Bullock (She/Her/Hers) came to the Pride Center of Staten Island and the non-profit world after a 30-year career with Staples in sales and operations. She directly supervises the Pride Center of Staten Island staff and leads fundraising, external relations, and communications efforts. Carol loves traveling the world and can be found hiking or riding her quad while relaxing in nature.
Nicholas Robinson
Programs Director
718.808.1359
Nicholas Robinson (He/Him/His) has been working in the field of HIV Prevention here on Staten Island for the last 10 years. In his quest for growth, he moved into the Finance Manager position at the Pride Center in the spring of 2022. In his off time, he loves to go to the gym and stream random documentaries.
Manny Rivera
Finance and Grants Director
718.808.1378
Manny Rivera (He/Him/His/El) started at the Pride Center of Staten Island in January 2021 as the HIV Prevention Program Assistant. Manny currently oversees the finances for the agency and collaborates with programming staff to write new grants that can expand programming and services for the LGBTQIA+ community on Staten Island. A fun fact about Manny is that he trained to learn kickboxing for 2-3 years.
Agatha Vassallo
Events and Operations Director
718.808.1373
Agatha Vassallo (She/Her/Hers) Joined the Pride Center in June of 2023, coming from a 25+ year career in F&B /Event Planning. As a passionate Brooklynite, she is excited to build/cross as many bridges and rainbows as she can, to help represent, support, and advocate for her LGBTQIA+ community. In her spare time, Agatha loves to paint, sculpt, cook and bake.
Frank Popper
Education & Outreach Manager
718.808.1365
Frank Popper (he/him/his) is the Education and Outreach Manager for the Pride Center of Staten Island. Joining in the Spring of 2022, Frank aims to enhance LGBTQ+ knowledge throughout Staten Island and make a positive difference. Outside of work, Frank enjoys playing basketball, cycling, producing music, and gaming with friends.
Nicole Mulé
Youth and Senior Services Manager
718.808.1364
Nicole (She/Her/Hers) started with the Pride Center of Staten Island in August 2019 as a front desk attendee/ information and referral associate. She manages our senior programming with Golden Rainbow, and our youth program for the Pride Center and keeps our youth and elders up-to-date and active. In her spare time, Nicole can be found in a movie theater or playing D&D with her friends.
Hailey Dawson LMSW
Behavioral Health Services Manager
718.808.1361
Hailey Dawson (they/them/theirs), LMSW, first joined the Pride Center as a social work intern in 2019 and then as a part-time employee and is now back with the counseling team in a full-time capacity. Hailey is passionate about therapy being a healing space for all and strives to provide eclectic therapy rooted in an anti-oppressive lens. Outside of work, Hailey enjoys cooking, gardening with their husband, playing with their dog, Blue, and reading a good book.
Anthony Corona
Office Manager
718.808.1357
Anthony Corona (He/Him/His) is the Office Manager for the Pride Center of Staten Island. He comes to the Pride Center from La Colmena, where he did case management. Anthony is currently enrolled in college with a major in human services. He enjoys working with multiple communities, learning new things along the way, and being able to create positive change.
Deborah Green
Luv on a Leash Coordinator
718.808.1381
The Pride Center invited Angel on a Leash, now Luv on a Leash, to start a therapy dog program on Staten Island and Deborah (She/Her/Hers) answered the call. She recruits potential dog therapy teams, helps them get screened, trained, and tested, and then matches them at sites all over Staten Island.
Deborah passionately believes in the power of the human/animal bond to enrich and nurture our lives.
Anna Nemeckova-Gulack MHC-LP
Behavioral Health Coordinator
718.808.1358
Anna Nemeckova-Gulack (She/Her/Hers), MHC-LP, first joined the Pride Center of Staten Island as a Mental Health Intern in 2021. She returned in order to help empower and serve the LGBTQIA+ community in the counseling program. Anna uses a holistic cognitive behavioral approach, with an emphasis on mindfulness. Anna believes that therapy is a space where discriminative assumptions can be broken down. When not in the office, you can find Anna knitting, playing D&D, and playing video games.
Gina Lepore-Graziano MHC-LP
Behavioral Health Coordinator
718.808.1354
Gina Lepore-Graziano (she/her/hers/), MHC-LP, first started with the Pride Center of Staten Island as a clinical mental health counseling intern in June 2020. She is now back with the counseling team part-time as a behavioral health coordinator. Gina utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach with her primary therapeutic orientations being person-centered and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Gina is passionate about providing an empowering and supportive therapeutic space. In her off time, Gina loves to spend time with her two dogs, Sugar and Bugjuice, watch movies, read books, and spend time in nature.
Sage Mieden
Youth Coordinator
718.808.1355
Sage (They/Them) is the Youth Services coordinator at the Pride Center of Staten Island. They manage youth outreach and administer programming under Youth Services at the center. Having earned a certification in Early Childhood Development, Sage finds passion in providing support and encouragement for LGBTQ+ youth who wish to express themselves and learn more about their community. In their free time, Sage enjoys drawing, travelling, and hanging out with friends.
Sherwin Renaud
HIV Prevention Program Assistant
718.808.1388
Sherwin Renaud (Pronounced ‘Reno’ like Reno 911!) is the HIV Prevention Program Assistant at the Pride Center of Staten Island. Starting in September 2023, Sherwin is passionate about helping others in anyway possible and was motivated to start his career at the Pride Center after frequenting the center himself and seeing the wonderful work they do firsthand. Born and raised in Staten Island, Sherwin goes by (He/Him/They/Them) pronouns and is all about authenticity! When he’s not in the office, you can find him studying, crocheting, or spending time with his friends and family.
Pete Dugan
Senior Services Coordinator
718.701.0512
Peter K Dugan (He/ Him/ His). Pete started with the Pride Center as a volunteer in 2017 and is now employed as the Program Coordinator for both Senior and Volunteer programs.
Alex Sachelari
Digital Media Coordinator
718.701.0526
Alex Sachelari (she/her, they/them) is the Digital Media Coordinator at Pride Center of Staten Island. They manage the social media platforms, organize/create newsletters, brochures, flyers, and printed calendars. Having a deep passion for helping others, she is excited to be in an environment that helps the LGBTQIA+ community. In their free time, she crochets, roller skates and draws.
Dakota Dowd
Community Health Worker
718.701.0544
Dakota Dowd (she / her / hers) is the Community Healthcare Coordinator here at the Pride Center, where she helps participants reach their health, social, and economic goals. Outside of work, she has a strong need to create and connect: whether it be through art, writing, or gaming with friends. Dakota loves the color pink, sushi, and cuddling with her cat Bella-Noche.