
Gary Altheim, Psy D
Executive Director/Director of Programs
Dr. Gary Altheim is a New York State licensed Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience in working therapeutically with emotionally challenged children, young adults, seniors, and families.
Email: drgaryaltheim@excelgds.org

Theonyl Cuevas, LCSW
Program Administrator/Quality Improvement Consultant
Theonyl A. Cuevas, LCSW, has over 20 years of experience in providing quality therapeutic services to children, families, and adults. In 2010, she joined the GDS team to work directly with the teens and families and improve overall program performance.
Email: tcuevas@excelgds.org

Lenishemarie Lopez
Program Coordinator
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Email: llopez@excelgds.org

Zadie Adams
Community Liaison
Zadie graduated with a degree of Global Public Health and Social Work from NYU. She is dedicated to creating a more equitable environment by expanding access to educational and mental health services.
Email: zadams@excelgds.org

Boo Boafo
Health and Wellness/Activity Specialist
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Molly Felth
Development Associate
Molly Felth serves as Development Associate at GDS, playing a significant role in fundraising and writing grant proposals to support youth programming.
Email: mfelth@excelgds.org

Julia Chait
Youth Worker/Community Advocate
Julia Chait, recently earned a BA in Psychology and will continue her interest in Psychology, mental health, and supporting youth as she attends graduate school this upcoming year to pursue a Ph.D. in School Psychology.
Email: jchait@excelgds.org

Sheila Oranch
Leadership and Communication/Activity Specialist
Sheila Oranch has had a variety of occupations in many industries. Experiences have included professional secretary, office manager, executive director of administration, marketing manager, investment advisor
Email: sheila@coppertoppe.com

Stephanie Rivera
Youth Advocate Intern
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Email: stephrivera@excelgds.org

Nathan Wakhloo
Social Justice Advocate
Marc is a senior at Sarah Lawrence with a focus on Latin-American history and Law. His focus lies in historical research and practicing critical thinking, and to one day work as a criminal defense attorney for marginalized communities.
Email: nwakhloo@excelgds.org

Ohave and Nehri
Therapy Dogs
Ohave means love and Nehri means light. Ohave is 14 years old and a Champion Labrador Retriever. Nehri is 12 years old, a beautiful rescue dog who is a Labrador and shepherd mix. Nehri and Ohave work with the youth and staff bringing love and light to our program and team.