PUERTO RICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE
NON-FOR-PROFIT, MULTI-PROGRAMS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY.
Welcome! / ¡Bienvenido!
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Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. is based on the principle of people first. We are proud to provide person-centered care to the individuals we serve. PRFI’s focus is on the person and their strengths, not their diagnosis or disability. Our support is focused on achieving the person’s aspirations and tailored to the needs and unique circumstances that they present to us.
PUERTO RICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE, INC.
A non-for-profit, multi-program, family-oriented health and human services agency that provides culturally sensitive services to children adults and families in all of New York Communities. We also provide services in Puerto Rico.
We are committed to the elimination of racism, the prevention of violence, and all forms of discrimination. PRFI commitment to the people and communities we serve to assist with empowering and removing barriers of African Americans, Latinos, and all minorities in New York and Puerto Rico. No one is denied services for race, language, sexual orientation, religion, or inability to pay. Our diverse staff is here and ready to help everyone that walks through our doors. WE ARE PRFI!
Is to enhance the functioning and self-sufficiency of diverse marginalized communities and prevent family disintegration.
OUR MISSION
Luis A. Rodriguez, MD, MBA.
He is a dynamic, results-oriented leader with a strong track record of performance in turnaround and high-paced organizations. He can utilize team approach to drive organizational improvements and implementations of best practices. He has a keen understanding of business priorities, genuine team player committed to managing operations and projects flawlessly while contributing to revenue-producing activities.
His areas of expertise include:
Strategic, Vision & Mission Planning/ Budgeting & Cost management/ Public Relations/Government Regulations & Relations /Human Resources Management/Contracts.
He has been the executive in charge for many child welfares programs, early educational programs, community resources, and programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and programs under the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Prior to PRFI, he was the Senior Vice President for Abbott House.
Luis has a master’s in business administration from the City University of New York (Baruch College) and medical specialties from Harvard University.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
Luis A. Rodriguez, MD, MBA.
Chief Executive Officer
Diana Almanzar, CCEP, CHC
Corporate Compliance and Privacy Office
Carlos M. Barbosa, MT
Child & Adult Placement Prevention Programs
Norma Batista
VP Children & Families Development
Puro Cedeño
Information & Technology/MIS
Sonia Gonzalez-Cruz
Head Start Bronx, NY
Candida Hierro
Human Resources
Syed Islam
Residential Programs
Maria Larraguibel, LCSW
Mental Health and Health Homes
Miguel A. Nin, PE
Facility Manager/ Operations
Charlie Ugarte
Finance
Executive Team
Executive Team
Mildred Allen, P.h.D.
Board Chair
John Robert
Vice Chair/Treasurer
Sonia Villanueva
1st Vice Chair,
Angelina Cabrera
Secretary
Patricia Stryker
Board Member
Omari L.R. Mason
Board Member
Ieunice Roberts
Board Member
Stephen F. Viafore
Board Member
Manuel Mendez
Board Member
Maria Dávila-Peguero
Board Member and President of Hope for Families and Children Foundation, Inc.
