ELAINE COMARELLA, CEO

Elaine Comarella has been in the position of CEO at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury since 2005. She has a BS in Behavioral Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Master’s in Business Administration from Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire. Elaine has over 25 years of experience in the Human Service Field and 10 years experience in the management of Brain Injury programs.

FRANCE McCLOSKEY, Director of Quality Management

France McCloskey has been involved with the Hickok Center for Brain Injury since 2001 serving on the fundraising and auction committees, as well as the Board of Directors.  She has over 10 years’ experience in the field of brain injury.  France has a BA with double majors in Interdisciplinary Social Science with a concentration in Cognitive Science/Neuroscience, and Psychology.  She is also a certified Brain Injury Specialist.

MARY ANNE PRICE, Director of Day Programs (Rochester and Newark)

Mary Anne Price comes to the Hickok Center for Brain Injury with eight years of experience in recreation and structured day programming with adults with disabilities.  A strong advocate for disability rights, Mary Anne is committed to creating a more accessible and equitable community.  She feels strongly about working with individuals with disabilities in an environment which fosters independence and promotes fun. 

SAMANTHA LYNCH, Program Supervisor (Newark)

Samantha came to the Hickok Center in 2010 with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and General Education and worked in the Rochester School district for several years before coming to the Center.

HELEN WILKINS, Finance Director

Helen Wilkins has worked at the Hickok Center for Brain Injury in the finance department since 2007. She graduated from Le Moyne College in 2005 with her BS where she majored in Business administration with minors in Finance & Economics. Helen is currently pursuing her Masters in Business Administration at St. John Fisher College. Helen began her career at the center as an accounting clerk and was promoted to Finance Manager in 2009. Helen finds the time she spends at the Hickok Center to be the most gratifying accomplishment over her years.