MISSION

Our mission is to further the Independence of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

HISTORY

Established in the State of Florida in 1962 by a group of concerned family members and friends of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For over 60 years, the Miami Achievement Center has strived to provide every opportunity for our clients to become more productive, self-fulfilled, and happy citizens in our local community. We are able to help our clients reach their fullest potentials through our multifaceted program offerings.

LIFE SKILLS ADULT TRAINING

INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

BEHAVIOR PROGRAMS

LICENSURE AND ACCREDITATION

The organization is licensed by several state agencies that oversee the provision of services for individuals with disabilities including the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, the Agency for Health Care Administration, Florida Department of Children and Families, and our newest national health care accreditation by the Joint Commission.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Joshua Cones
President & Chief Executive Officer
joshuac@mactown.org

Kathleen Zimmerer
Controller
kathyz@mactown.org

Cassandra Harris
Sr. Director, Residential Services
cassandrah@mactown.org

Roma Holmes
Vice President, Health Services
romah@mactown.org

Odile Da Silva
Senior Director of
Corporate Operation

odiled@mactown.org

Alla Feldbeyn
Sr. Director, Adult Day Training (ADT)
allaf@mactown.org

Jenya Ninaquispe
Vice President, Administration
jenyan@mactown.org

Cathy Drake
Sr. Director, ICF Administration
cathyd@mactown.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair  
Tony Crapp Sr.

Vice Chair 
Michael C. Foster Esq. 

Secretary  
Raisa Barragan

Treasurer  
Jose Gancedo C.P.A

Emeritus
Dr. Stanley Zakarin

Board Members  

Dr. Alix Desulme Ed.D  
Dr. Alison Thompson
John Robert (JR).Fry
Ms. Harriet Macon
Vida Naftali
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