Independent Support Broker Directory
Finding the right Support Broker is an important step in developing and maintaining a successful Self-Direction program. This directory connects participants, families, designees, and Care Managers with experienced Independent Support Brokers who provide knowledgeable, individualized, and person-centered support.
Each broker independently manages their caseload, availability, professional services, and relationships with participants and Fiscal Intermediaries.
Important Directory Notice
The Independent Support Brokers listed in this directory are independent professionals. Except for Clara Liriano, Founder and Owner of Starting Point Services, the brokers listed are not employees, agents, or contractors of Starting Point Services.
Availability, service areas, and Fiscal Intermediary affiliations may change. Please contact each broker directly to confirm current availability and determine whether the broker is an appropriate fit.
Meet the Brokers
☀️Clara Liriano, M.S. Early Childhood Special Education
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
☀️Clara Liriano, M.S. Early Childhood Special Education
Founder and Owner, Starting Point Services
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3, 4, and 5
Languages: English and Spanish
Scheduling: Flexible, including evenings and weekends
Phone: 718-708-1668
Email: cliriano@spsei.com
🤝 Yobana Guzman, B.A., Psychology
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
☀️Clara Liriano, M.S. Early Childhood Special Education
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3, 4, and 5
Languages: English and Spanish
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 347-671-3143
Email: yobanaguzman38@gmail.com
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
Service Area: OPWDD Region 4
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 347-932-6084
Email: kristina.sdbroker@gmail.com
⭐ Tarra Okraszewski, B.A., Disability Studies
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
🧭 Kristina Perez, B.A., Business Administration, CASAC-T
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3, 4, and 5
Languages: English
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 347-267-4716
Email: Tarra.Okraszewski@gmail.com
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
💡 Shannon Hargrove, Master’s Degree in Career Development
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
📋 Amanda Rodriguez, B.A., Organizational Management, A.A., Business
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3 and 4
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 914-393-6004
🌎 Arooj Mahmood, Associate Degree in Accounting
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3, 4, and 5
Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 845-300-2141
Email: aroojmahmoodkh@gmail.com
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 3 and 4
Languages: English and Albanian
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 917-318-8781
Email: Berishamarina8@gmail.com
🌱 Teresa McIntyre, B.A., Business Management
🎓 Marina Berisha, B.A., Health Sciences, Associate’s in Business Management t
🌱 Teresa McIntyre, B.A., Business Management
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 4 and 5
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 657-260-5257
Email: TMcIntyre@bamability.com
⚖️ Ron Kort, New York State Attorney
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
🌱 Teresa McIntyre, B.A., Business Management
Service Areas: OPWDD Regions 4 and 5
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 516-353-5296
Email: ron@adaptmyaccess.com
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
Service Area: OPWDD Region 3
Languages: English and Spanish
Scheduling: Flexible
Phone: 716-254-8331
🏙️ Shahiddah Blue, B.A., Psychology
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
🗂️ Kristine M. Santangelo, M.S., Spanish Education
Service Areas: Four boroughs of New York City, Albany, and surrounding areas
Phone: 347-990-0450
Email: shahiddahblue@gmail.com
Contact Brokers Directly
Participants, families, designees, and Care Managers are encouraged to contact brokers directly to discuss individual needs, geographic coverage, Fiscal Intermediary affiliations, scheduling, and current availability.