CarlLa Horton, MPA
Executive Director
CarlLa guides the agency's strategy, partnerships, and voice in the community. Her advocacy has been recognized with honors including the Zonta Club's Woman of the Year and Zowie Awards.
Guided by experience
Our Leadership
Hope's Door is led by a team with deep experience in domestic violence services, nonprofit management, legal advocacy, and community engagement.
Phillip G. Morton, BS
Chief Financial Officer
Phillip stewards the private, corporate, and government funding that keeps every Hope's Door service free for survivors, overseeing finances, audits, and reporting.
Janmarie Brown, MS, LMFT
Chief Program Officer
A licensed marriage and family therapist, Janmarie oversees Hope's Door's trauma-informed programs, from counseling and support groups to shelter services.
Patti Reyes D'Agostino
Chief of Development and Community Relations
Patti leads fundraising, events, and community partnerships, including signature events like the Gala of Hope and the Fall Luncheon.
Mia Pergolizzi, Esq.
Chief of Legal Services
Mia directs the Hope's Door Legal Center, providing trauma-informed advice and representation in family, matrimonial, and immigration matters.
Brittany Hodgins
Director of Residential Services
Brittany leads our emergency shelter and residential programs. She was named a 2026 Rising Star (40 Under 40) by the Business Council of Westchester.
Dianne DeFilippis
Director of Administration
Dianne keeps the agency's day-to-day operations running so staff can stay focused on survivors.
Rosana Caceda
Director of Community Services
Rosana oversees community-based counseling and advocacy services across Westchester County.
Shaire Gadson
Director of Outreach & Engagement
Shaire leads community education, prevention programs, and outreach, bringing awareness training to schools and community centers.
Xiomara Zea
Assistant Director of Residential Services
Xiomara supports shelter operations and the advocates who staff them around the clock.
Veronica Lopez
Legal Services Manager
Veronica manages the Legal Center's caseload and client services.
At a time when the realities of domestic violence are becoming increasingly visible, gatherings like this matter deeply. They ensure survivors have access to the support they need and remind us all of our role in creating safer communities.
CarlLa Horton, Executive Director