LEADERSHIP TEAM EXPANDED

The Arc Westchester has appointed Makeda Bishop of Cambria Heights, Queens, as assistant executive director for residential services where she will oversee and ensure the delivery of person-centered services to the people living in The Arc Westchester’s 44 residences.
“As the ages and abilities of the people living in our residences evolves, it is critical to have a team in place that is both strategic and agile,” said, Tibi Guzmán, executive director and CEO.”
Bishop has had experience working with a number of organizations and has served in comparable roles with General Human Outreach, Catholic Guardian Services, Life’s Worc, and Edwin Gould Services for Children and Families. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Howard University, a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Long Island University and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. She also holds a Certificate in Clinical Psychology, an ABA Certification and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, the American Psychological Association, and the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts.