Chong H. Park, MSW, and Pooja Park, MSW
President & Director of Program Development
Timothy Sutfin, Esq.
Executive Director
Pauline Park, Esq.
Program Director
Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW*
Director of Social Services
Barbara Graffeo*
Regional Director—Florida
Jane Lee
Program Director; Morocco
Maureen Reichardt, M.Ed.*
Adoption Consultant and Social Worker
Wafa Bennani
Program Liaison; Morocco
Griffin Smith
Case Manager; Morocco
Rich Goldstein
Administrative Assistant, Archivist
Other Members of New Beginnings
Mohammed Osman, Pakistan Program Coordinator
Henry Deni, EdD, LCSW* Regional Coordinator – Pennsylvania
Antoinette Gauthier, LCSW Social Worker
Diane Hall, LMSW* Social Worker
Sue McNerney, LMSW Social Worker
New Beginnings’ Board of Directors:
Maureen Reichardt*, Chairperson
Michelle Herrmann*
Chong H. Park
Joan Lazarus*
Kimberly Graffeo
Junaid Khalil, Esq.*
* Adoptive Parent
To Our Prospective Adoptive Families:
As an adoptive parent, my work at New Beginnings is especially gratifying. Being part of the adoption process, I see the compassion and professionalism displayed by my co-workers. New Beginnings is a small agency, but the professionalism in services is outstanding. The approach we take with our families is one of mutual respect and cooperation. We know our families personally and they know all of us. If there is a problem or a concern, we will take whatever time is needed to have it resolved. We share the joy of adoption with each of our families. We pride ourselves in providing support and information to our families before and after placement.
The fact that I am part of bringing children into healthy, caring families where they can grow and reach their full potential is very rewarding.
Kindest Regards,
Elizabeth Westermann, LCSW