







Hi! I’m Cherri Sanes, and through my passion to create an inclusive environment for our son, challenged by special needs and others like him, we developed ExtraSpecialTeas to empower them all to serve their community through the world of tea. Read my full story.
Our Leadership Team

Cherri Sanes
Co-Founder, Assistant Executive Director
Alicia Ogaz
Community Based Day Program Director - Great Barrington
Kristen Vorisek
Art Therapist and Vocational Training Program Director
Jennifer Abbott
Executive Director
Cheryl Nalbach
Community Based Day Program Director - Housatonic
Caitlin Lail
Kitchen Manager, Food Prep Program Director - Housatonic
Molleigh Sanes
IT Manager, Scheduling Coordinator
Sarah Andrew
Tea Blending Director - Housatonic
OUR PARTNERS

Headquartered in Chicago, Tiesta Tea jumped on board with us well before we opened our doors. They have tirelessly supported us in an advisory role, consistently donated ‘loose change’ [anything to the right of the decimal point on online purchases], honored us at their annual birthday parties in Chicago, plus provided us with some of the most delicious and interesting teas in the world.

The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services holds our hands and provides us with the support we need for our vocational day program participants. Thank you, DDS!
OUR BOARD

Paula Aucoin Blagg, MD
Infectious Disease Consultant, Berkshire Health Systems, retired, Mother of Lindsay Blagg -Lenox, MA
Ashley Whitney
Director of Marketing, Tovala Ovens -Atlanta, Georgia
Joe Harrington
Chief Financial Officer, Berkshire DA Office -Pittsfield, MA
Donna Leep, PhD
Educator and retired school leader, Mother of Dan Waite -Great Barrington, MA
Jennifer Abbott
Executive Director of EST -Sheffield, MA
Diane Thorson
Enrollment & Outreach Advisor The Berkshires, MA, Mother of Keira Thorson -Lee, MA
Dawn Stanyon
Digital Marketing Consulting, Professionality Consulting -Canaan, CT
Ann Odell
Brand & Creative Strategist, BB Creative -New York, NY
Ben Hillman
Filmmaker/Director, Ben Hillman & Company -Sheffield, MA
Scott Sanes
Chairman of the Board, Attorney, Co-Founder of EST, Father of Jache Sanes -Great Barrington, MA
Cherri Sanes
Clerk, Co-Founder/Assistant Executive Director of EST, Mother of Jache Sanes -Great Barrington, MA