Department: Leadership Team

  • Matt Bugni

    Matt Bugni

    Chief Executive Officer About Matt Matt Bugni joined AWARE in January of 2011, performing various leadership and business development roles prior to becoming AWARE’s Chief Executive Officer in November of […]

  • Leighann Knight

    Leighann Knight

    Chief Operations Officer About Leighann Leighann is AWARE’s Chief Operations Officer. She began working for AWARE in 2005 and is currently responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations while driving […]

  • Francine Cooper

    Francine Cooper

    Chief Financial Officer About Francine Francine Cooper is the Chief Financial Officer at AWARE, a position she has held since 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from […]

  • Allyssa Gapinski

    Allyssa Gapinski

    Director of Development & Marketing About Allyssa Allyssa Gapinski is AWARE’s Director of Development and Marketing, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, strategic fundraising, and values-driven […]

  • Kathryn Brogan, MD

    Kathryn Brogan, MD

    Medical Director About Kathryn Dr. Brogan is a physician specializing in Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. As Medical Director, Dr. Brogan oversees all medical practice at AWARE, upholding high standards of care and integrating psychiatric and […]

  • Bryon Higgins

    Bryon Higgins

    Administration Director About Bryon Bryon began his career at AWARE as a TST in group homes, gaining firsthand experience supporting individuals and teams. Over time, he progressed through a variety […]