Back-to-School Blessings Drive
We provide backpacks, supplies, and smiles to children in need — ensuring a confident start to the new school year.
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We provide backpacks, supplies, and smiles to children in need — ensuring a confident start to the new school year.
Foundation Coordinator
Is a DOE certified teacher Pre-K to 6 years old and holds a BAE and MAE degree. Held positions as a UPK Teacher, UPK Educational Director and private nanny.
Foundation Coordinator
Kathy Lafferty is a Registered Nurse with 42 years of honorable service to the Staten Island community. She began her career as a staff nurse in the Emergency Department at Staten Island University Hospital, now part of Northwell Health. Driven by her passion for emergency medicine, she advanced to the role of Emergency Department Nurse Manager.
After several years—and while raising a family—Kathy transitioned to a part-time role as Assistant Director of Nursing, a position she held for 13 years. During this time, she collaborated with several Staten Island physicians to establish the first non-profit Staten Island chapter of the American Heart Association, known as the Staten Island Heart Society. She remained deeply involved with the organization for over 20 years, ultimately retiring as an Emeritus member, while continuing to volunteer.
Kathy is married to Dr. James Lafferty, retired Director of Cardiology at Northwell Health. They have three adult children, all of whom have pursued careers in healthcare:
Christopher (36) – Anesthesiologist
Kristen (34) – Sports and Family Medicine Physician
Kaitlyn (33) – Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD)
She resides in both Tottenville, Staten Island, and Toms River, New Jersey, with her cherished goldendoodle, Oliver-Jerry. Kathy is also a proud grandmother to her two-year-old grandson, Ryan, who lives in Ohio with his parents—whom she visits as often as possible.
Kathy enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach, boating, skiing, and watching sunrises and sunsets. She also has a passion for traveling, photography, and volunteering—particularly with the organization Incredibly Blessed. Her most treasured moments are spent entertaining and enjoying time with family and friends.
Currently, Kathy serves as a Senior Cardiovascular Account Specialist at Novartis, where she supports physicians and patients in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
Her lifelong passion has always been to learn, love, teach, and give back—both within her local community and beyond. Kathy considers it a true blessing to work alongside AnnaMarie and the extraordinary women of Incredibly Blessed. Her journey has been one of service, compassion, and deep fulfillment.
Foundation Coordinator
Secretary
Lisa has a background in the financial markets and left that eld when she became a mother and began working for her own businesses with her husband for almost 4 decades. Her main business to date is managing and maintaining their rental properties and tenants. Up until 4 years ago they ran a successful small used car lot, with the focus being on used work vans, and since decided to retire from that business. She has held a treasurer position on her two daughters PTA for 2 years while they were in grammar school. While on the board of the PTA she ran multiple successful fundraiser events, where she formed bonds with parents, teachers and students. Some of which she still maintains. She also was a volunteer cheer coach for 10 years and took her team to victory in city and state championships multiple times. As a member of the Incredibly Blessed team she holds the position of Recording Secretary and looks forward to the continued successful expansion of the wonderful work that is being done.
Secretary
Team Member
Marianna was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Graduated from Canarsie High School. She received her New York City floral design certificate and owned an operated a flower shop in Park slope Brooklyn.
Marianna currently maintains and manages Real Estate in Park Slope which began early in her career working side-by-side with her dad. Marianna has taken her keen managerial and People skills and transitioned them into the work she does for Incredibly Blessed. She has a strong work ethic and is completely committed to the foundation and helping others in need.
Marianna is an avid animal lover and loves spending time with her dog Mozzarella.
Team Member
Micki is a dedicated real estate agent in the Staten Island Community and has worked with Robert DeFalco Realty for 25 years. She specializes in sales as well as rental properties. She is a former employee of Atlantic Express and worked there for 22 years assisting children with special needs.
Her deep love for children and always willing to help others in need makes her a strong member of the Incredibly Blessed Organization. In her spare time Micki enjoys her friends and family and loves vacationing somewhere in the sun.
Secretary
With over three decades of experience in the corporate pharmaceutical industry, Lisa Iezza brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Incredibly Blessed. Throughout her professional career, she has expanded her roles to include finance, contract management, and marketing/promotional materials management.
Lisa’s dedication to excellence is evident in every project she undertakes, ensuring that each initiative is managed with the utmost precision and care. Navigating complex financial landscapes, creating impactful marketing/promotional strategies, and overseeing critical contract operations, she has become a dynamic and versatile professional.
Beyond her career achievements, Lisa has a profound love for the outdoors and nature. Whether exploring scenic trails or basking in the serenity of the natural world, she finds solace and inspiration in the beauty of the environment.
As an avid traveler and history enthusiast, Lisa continually seeks opportunities to immerse herself in diverse cultures and uncover the rich tapestries of the past. Her passion for historical exploration not only fuels her curiosity but also enriches her understanding of the world.
In her non-profit endeavors, Lisa leverages her extensive experience and personal passions to drive meaningful change and create lasting impacts for her community.
Vice President
Founder/President Incredibly Blessed Organization
AnnMarie has over 15 years’ experience in the nonprofit fundraising arena. AnnMarie is a retired social worker with a master’s degree from New York University. She served the Northwell Healthcare System for over 20 years at Staten Island University Hospital.
She held both clinical and managerial positions and served as President of The Service Auxiliary and chaired several patient and employee initiatives to better the lives of her patients, their families and the Staten Island Community.
All 3 of AnnMarie’s children have followed her passion of kindness and of helping others in need by choosing healthcare as their career. AnnMarie was instrumental in creating a space at Staten Island University Hospital into a non-denominational Chapel where thousands of people visit each year for spiritual guidance and thankfulness.
Incredibly Blessed is AnnMarie’s calling; she is both passionate and committed to changing the experiences of children and their families during their most difficult time.
AnnMarie is the author of several children’s stories that share the virtues of being kind from the lens of a child. She is committed to the mantra of the organization…one act of kindness at a time and knows that it starts with all of our children.
Outside of work, AnnMarie enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys the warm weather, the beach and always the beauty of the sun