Anna Cardona

Women in Leadership Award Recipient

Anna Cardona left with Julie Erickson, CCARC Vice President of Individual and Family Support Services at the YWCA's Women in Leadership Luncheon on September 13, 2011.

Anna Cardona has been working at CCARC, Inc. since 1996 when she was originally hired as a Day Services Instructor working with adults with Developmental Disabilities. Within three years she was promoted to a Manager of a Day Services program and then in 2003 Anna became the Director of Individual and Family Support Services.

In the fifteen years she has been at CCARC, Inc., not only has Anna taken on more and more responsibilities, she has remained steadfast in her person centered approach to delivery of services. From directing all of the CCARC Day Services Programs to providing hands-on support for clients, Anna has proven herself to be an invaluable resource to CCARC, Inc. Wherever there is a need, Anna is ready to assist.

Every Agency needs an employee to set the benchmark for performance, dedication, professionalism and quality. It is clear that Anna is one of the few who have occupied this role with CCARC. She is an outstanding team leader and teammate. She has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic which goes far beyond what her position requires. She is a superb example to others.

Anna is a very dependable and dedicated professional, who maintains a commitment to excellence. Whether in the delivery of services to people or in the supervision of staff, Anna has proven to be resourceful, organized and creative. She has made effective community connections, in order to improve the lives of individuals being served.