Our management team members are leaders in the field, working alongside our founder and president to deliver programming and services that align with TILL’s mission. They share a long-term commitment to individuals and their families and are advocates for the development and delivery of community-based services.
TILL is focused on creating a professional, rewarding and joyful environment where every staff member is recognized and has opportunities for career advancement. The result is a workforce with a retention rate far exceeding the national average and a personal dedication to every individual with whom they work.
Meet a few of our key team members
Dafna Krouk-Gordon, President and Founder of TILL, Inc., is a leader and innovator on a statewide and national level in developing services for people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Her management and clinical background bring a unique combination of professional expertise, fiscal management and clinical excellence to TILL's services. As an appointed two-term member of the Governor’s Commission on Mental Retardation and past president and board member of the statewide Providers’ Council, she is a strong advocate for defining service delivery for people with complex needs. She sets a consistent message for excellence in setting TILL’s standards for its services and employees.
Christine Sweeney, Vice President of Human Resources, has worked with TILL since 1983, holding positions in direct support, residential management, and recreational services. She has been in her current position since 1998. Her firsthand knowledge of all aspects of employee and consumer needs brings unique expertise to the department, which offers growth opportunities to employees while demanding standards of excellence in all of the agency’s recruitment. She consistently institutes innovative ways of encouraging new ideas from employees and career growth opportunities in the field of human services.
Yesim Taskor, Chief Financial Officer, brings to TILL her strong experience in both the human service and corporate business sectors. Yesim holds MBA and MS degrees in Finance and Business and possesses a strong knowledge in government contracting, experience with negotiating rates and an interest and training in computer science and extensive technical skills to support TILL’s growth.
Sandra Cummins, Vice President of Program Services, oversees TILL’s residential, day and health services divisions. Sandy has been an integral part of TILL’s Residential Services for over 28 years, serving as manager, coordinator, assistant director and director. Her leadership promotes inclusivity and teamwork while advocating for the people TILL supports and training staff to provide the highest quality services.
