Lucille (Lucy) Amis-Rosario, MSW, LICSW, serves as the Director of Evaluation and Training at NYFS. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work from St. Olaf College and her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. She also holds a K–12 Principal’s License and is currently completing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) at [...]
Abbie Lane, MSW, LICSW
Abbie Lane, MSW, LICSW has been working in non-profit settings for 15 years. Currently, Abbie serves as the Community Services Director at NYFS, overseeing our Youth Pathways, Community Advocacy, and Restoring Power Programs. Abbie served in various interim roles at NYFS, supporting general operations and clinical operations, and is excited to land in a permanent [...]
Nichole Thompson
Nichole has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Rasmussen College and an associate’s degree in medical administration from Northwest Technical College. She has 8 years of experience in emergency dispatching, has been a first responder and spent many working years in small, rural communities. Nicole is passionate about making connections, helping her community, and sharing her positive [...]
Ka Blia Vang
Ka is a dedicated Human Resources professional with over a decade of experience in promoting equality, bridging gaps, and improving inclusivity within the workplace. Born and raised in a diverse community as a second-generation Hmong American, Ka developed a strong sense of social justice from a young age, which inspired a lifelong passion to advocating [...]


