Celebrating the ability that exists within all children.
Our Founder
Dr. Cecelia McCarton dedicated her life to helping children with developmental delays because she believes in the ability of our children to reach their full potential.
With over 40 years of experience as a pediatrician, researcher, and lecturer, Dr. Cecelia McCarton is among the world's leading experts in diagnosing and treating children with developmental disorders.
In 1998, Dr. McCarton founded McCarton Center Manhattan, a diagnostic and treatment center dedicated to childhood developmental disorders. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of McCarton Foundation, The McCarton School for children with autism, and the Children's Academy for children with speech and language delays.
Early in her medical career, Dr. McCarton developed an affinity for children who displayed special needs. After completing her residency in Pediatrics at the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center, where she also served as Chief Resident, she received two prestigious post-doctoral research fellowships from the Department of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Rose F. Kennedy Center for Research in Mental Retardation and Human Development at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Since finishing her formal training in 1977, she has served as Director of the Clinical Research Unit at the Rose F. Kennedy Center and Director of the L.I.F.E. (Low Birth Weight Infant Follow-Up and Evaluation) Program. Her research experience includes national studies developmental complications in infants with low birth weight, infant health and development, and the prevention of mental retardation. Dr. McCarton has also taught pediatrics for over 25 years and is currently Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Throughout her career, Dr. McCarton has received numerous honors including grants from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She has published over 50 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Child Development, Journal of Pediatrics and Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology.
A New York City native, Dr. McCarton received her BA from the College of New Rochelle and her Medical Degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics (1988) and a member of many professional societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Behavioral Pediatrics, Society for Research in Child Development, the International Neuropsychology Society and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine.
Our CEO
Whitney feels excited about the opportunity he has every day to make a difference in the lives of children with autism and their families. He is just as inspired by his passionate, creative colleagues now as he was when he first joined the McCarton team eight years ago.
“I feel so privileged to do what I do, and to do it alongside such an extraordinary team. United by our shared belief in McCarton's mission, our team goes above and beyond the call of duty because they know what we do is so important. As we say in our mission statement, we are changing the course of lives. More than half of the babies who attend our center-based Early Intervention Program will go on to be mainstreamed. That’s what happens when children with autism get intensive treatment before the age of three. Everything is possible. The rest of these children’s lives are improved because of of the tenacity and love our staff brings to the work they do at McCarton Center Bronx. And they’re doing this for hundreds of babies and families each year. To come to work each day and be surrounded by people who are all so committed to making this world a better place is truly a pleasure. I feel very lucky indeed to have each and every one of them beside me working to accomplish our mission and rewrite children’s futures.”
Whitney Loy
Chief Executive Officer
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors governs the work of the Foundation. They structure the work of the Foundation and it's direction.
The Board ensures that the leadership, resources, and finances coincide with the Foundation's vision; and monitors and improves the performance of the organization.
Junior Board
The Junior Board works with the Board of Directors to govern the work of the Foundation. They support the work of the Foundation and it's projects.
The Junior Board ensures that the leadership, resources, and finances coincide with the Foundation's vision; and advocate for the Foundation among their peers.
John Rollins
Treasurer
J. Eric Wise
Secretary
Cecelia McCarton, M.D.
Founder
Gary Mayerson
Board Member
David Robbins
Board Member
Lindsay DerAris
Board Member
Megan Mulligan
Junior Board
Julie Seidel
Junior Board
Dionne Crick
Junior Board
Rick Li
Junior Board
Matthew King
Junior Board
Jonathan Izak
Board Member
John Mizzi
Board Member
Leena Bhutta
Board Member
Joe Greenbaum
Board Member
Matthew Diaz
Board Member
Sigurd Ackerman, M.D.
Board Member
Elias Exum
Junior Board
Anastasia Moryakova
Junior Board
Hannah Reed, M.D.
Junior Board
Sarah Marcoux
Junior Board
John Marvin
Junior Board