OHIO

Angela Laman, MA, LSW
Ohio Program Director

FLORIDA

Annyse Gross
Director of Outreach and Marketing

Karen Myers Baldwin, L.C.S.W., R.P.T.
Florida Program Director

NEW YORK

Flory G. Herman, Esq.
General Counsel

Michael Hill, MS
IAATP Project Lead

Sue Kolock, BSW
Adoptive Parent Department Supervisor / Family Advocate

Lisa Geiger, MS
Adoption Counselor and Family Advocate

Melissa (Missy) Spatari, MSW
Adoption Social Worker and Family Advocate

Sue Shaw, BS
Birth Parent Specialist

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Michele Fried
Founder & CEO

Lori Craig, BS
Executive Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Naomi Wiseman
Administrative Assistant

Zack Fried
Intake Specialist
Adult Adoptee Support Group Leader

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION SUPPORT STAFF

Susan Thomas
Nepal Adoption Specialist

CONTRACT STAFF

Naomi Wiseman  earned a B.A. in History and a B.A. in Psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2009. She began her career at Adoption STAR as part time office staff while in college and is looking forward to new opportunities and learning experiences as the Administrative Assistant.

She has learned so much about adoption over the years and truly finds it an inspiring journey as "family" is such a valued part of her life. She is proud and excited to begin her career in such a respected field, with amazing people, in an effort to create forever families.

Naomi lives in Amherst and enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, music and movies!