First of all, I love semi-retirement. Working since I was 15yrs, following in my mothers’ footsteps. My mother was a switchboard operator in Cornwall, Canada. When I started at 15 yrs., I was working at Massena Central High school during the summer as a switchboard operator. Going forward, working as a secretary, customer service, short order/prep cook, I was working at Hinsdale Hospital, Il. Then I transferred to Doctors’ Answering Service and worked the switchboard at the hospital. Was there for 11 years. Moved to North Carolina and worked in a sewing factory making rugs. I have a few rugs that I made, they are still holding up… lol I loved to travel, from Virginia to Hawaii and in between. Now my feet stay on the ground. When my fiancé was here, we did a lot of camping up north (Alex Bay) and down south (Finger Lakes). Now I am working at CFLR, (8yrs) I love my job. My boss, Cassandra and all my co-workers are wonderful to work with. Great experience. Last of all, stay positive and smile.
Mary
Ginamarie Pizza is a 4th year student at Utica College, double majoring in both nursing and health studies with a minor in human rights advocacy. She hopes to work in public health and become a sexual assault nurse examiner (S.A.N.E.). She is a New Jersey native from a large family with four siblings, one dog, one turtle, and the newest addition a Pac Man frog. In her free time, she enjoys athletics, competing on her college’s lacrosse team, as well as making art of all sorts. She has been a part of the CFLR team for 2 months and is excited to continue. She is passionate about social justice and grateful to be part of such an incredible organization.
Hello, my name is Dominica Liscio. I am originally from Herkimer, NY. I have been the Office Coordinator here at CFLR for about 8 months and absolutely love it! CFLR is such a great place to work, we are like a big family. I was supposed to get married in September but due to Covid we unfortunately had to postpone. We however, are trying to make light of this crazy time. I love spending time with my fiancé, my friends and my little, long haired Chihuahua.