Board of Directors

John Innis serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Positive Community Connections. He earned his Masters degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University under the mentorship of the late Dr. Ted Carr. Mr. Innis is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been providing behavioral services to individuals with disabilities for the past 18 years, both as a direct provider and as a consultant to numerous families and school systems.

Mrs. Diane M.C. Coleman is the treasurer for Positive Community Connections. Growing up in Queens, NY and now living on Long Island, Mrs. Coleman earned a Bachelor's of Science degree from St. John's University double majoring in mathematics and education. She then earned a Master's of Science degree from St. John's in special education and has continued her education earning 82 additional credits above her Master's degree. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors of the Theta Phi Alpha National Sorority. Mrs.

Diane is a wife and a mom of two lovely young ladies. Her youngest daughter was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Diane was raised in Commack and attended Commack schools. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Arts in political science from SUNY at Oneonta. She worked at KPMG MAIN HURDMAN as a tax paraprofessional and took evening classes in accounting at Hunter College. She left that position to raise her children and work part time as  a bookkeeper for Alcamo Pools and Granite for the past 25 years. She is currently still employed there.

Mrs. Fallica is the Clinical Director of East End Services at PBS Consulting. She is a NYS Licensed Behavior Analyst who has been working in the field of developmental disabilities for over 15 years. She received her Masters degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis from Long Island University. She is a certified ADHD professional. Currently, she is a Board Member & Support Group Facilitator for Suffolk County CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).

Theresa Giacobbe-Grieco received her Masters degree in psychology from Long Island University. She has additionally completed her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis from LIU. She has worked in Transition Services as a Clinical Supervisor, Operations Director and Community Integration Specialist at Positive Behavior Support Consulting and Psychological Resources, P.C. since 2004. 

Mr. Matthew Grogan is a graduate of Lesley University Threshold Program in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Matt is an accomplished self advocate and has served in the role of “mentor” to those developing their voices as self advocates. He has presented at a number workshops, trainings and more recently webinars, on a variety of subjects surrounding being an individual with Autism, transition planning, self advocacy and systems change with regard to NYSED Diploma requirements.

Lauren has been involved with PCC for over six years. At first her son, Michael got involved right out of high school and has never stopped joining in all the great initiatives that PCC offers. Lauren quickly after began her new career as a DSP and an advocate for both participants and parents.

Tal Ourian is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Positive Community Connections. She is a Parent Advocate and the parent of a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has over 20 years of experience in advocating for and accessing much-needed services in order to ensure that her daughter (now in her 30s) maximizes her potential and achieves the greatest amount of independence possible. Tal's breath of experience is wide, having served as her district SEPTA president for 5 consecutive years.

Robin has been involved with PCC for about nine years, starting with volunteering at the very first Dinner Dance Celebration!

Working with her niece originally brought her to us, but she has come a long way in her commitment to PCC, including fundraising activities 

Abby Riley, Freedom they/them, is a recent graduate of Suffolk Community College focusing on Criminal Justice. Freedom is sentimental for family pets and other animals, and a strong advocate for animals and people. They are interested in reincarnation, wizardry and tarot cards. Monga and anime books and shows are things you can find Freedom doing on their down time.  Freedom is currently working at Wild by Nature in West Islip and in the past worked has been employed by Toys R Us and Home Depot. Freedom is Self-Directed.

Bio coming soon!