Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team

Our Purpose

We believe in creating and maintaining workplace equity by taking action to educate and bring awareness to the importance of diversity and inclusion

Our Mission

To promote initiatives that advance equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout MAS

Our Vision

To provide an equitable and supportive environment for all employees at MAS

Our Values

The EDI Advancement Council strives to acknowledge and celebrate the variety of experiences and culture of our company’s employees

Learn about the communities we support

Learn about former members of the EDI Team

I have been with MAS for a few months, started out with the temp agency. I am a mother of two little boys, and am one of the bilingual MTA agents. I joined the EDI to make a difference in our workplace and communities, but also to gain more knowledge and experience for myself.

Veronica Oquendo

EDI Co-Chair
MTA

I started with MAS in 2018 and have enjoyed it ever since. I volunteered to be part of the EDI council because I enjoy making a difference in others’ lives. Whether it's transportation or aiding with our online site or the many other inquiries that our callers have. Looking forward to many more years with MAS.

Richard Barham

EDI Co-Chair
Quality Assurance & Customer Experience Administrator

Kayla (She/Her) is one of the MTA Performance Managers in the Contact Center who has joined this committee to help inspire and motivate individuals to express themselves through their own social, gender and cultural identities. She hopes to help enhance the workplace culture and spread awareness of diversity and inclusion.

Kayla Cook

MTA Performance Manager

Anali started off as a bilingual MTA over two years ago and recently joined the Education Team. She believes in the power of bringing awareness to diversity and inclusion in the workforce through action and education. Being part of this committee, she also focuses on researching organizations and charities doing meaningful work in the communities that MAS serves.

Anali Quesnay

Training Assessment Administrator

With a passion for serving the mental health community, Josh has worked for nearly 20 years in a variety of settings treating co-occurring disorders. In coordination with treatment providers, he increases access to effective care and eliminates barriers to safe and supportive transportation.

Josh Caryl

Mental Health Outreach

Belinda, a contact center supervisor, has the opportunity to work with a diverse workforce. She promotes inclusivity by valuing and appreciating all opinions and decisions. A descendant of Mexican & Puerto Rican background, she takes pride being a part of the EDI committee, continuing to focus on education and health while supporting individuals and communities.

Belinda Gonzalez

EDI Administrator
Contact Center Supervisor

I have been with MAS since 2019, started as an MTA, then joined the Ed & Training team in Aug 2022. I was excited to a to join the EDI committee as I believe inclusivity is important, regardless of gender, culture, religion, disabilities or background. We all want to feel included, seen, heard and accepted and I hope to make that possible for all our stakeholders during my time on the committee.

Susan Kazmierczak

Trainer, Education & Training

Peg is the MAS Transportation Provider Liaison for Eastern NY in the Hudson Valley Region. A retired teacher, school administrator of more than 30 years, Peg values diversity in the workforce by fostering creativity and innovative solutions that bring together people of varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Margaret ‘Peg’ Brady

Transportation Provider Liaison, TP Relations

I have been with MAS for 3 years. I have had the unique experience of being an enrollee, a driver for nemt, and now enjoy my role in the Quality Assurance & Customer Service Department. I joined the council because I enjoy what I do and want to continue to make a difference.

Amy Dwyer

Quality Assurance and Customer Experience Admin

Gena is a data analyst on the Business Analytics Team, providing our enrollees appropriate transportation for medical care. Before MAS, she worked with a population struggling with substance use disorders, as an Advanced CASAC. She hopes to learn more about the diversity of her own EDI team. Her favorite quote: “Be a better version of yourself, than you were the day before.”

Gena Chiasson

Data Analyst