IRI Summer Bash 2025

Our annual Summer Bash was held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 and was a smashing success. We got to gather at Vivo Restaurant in Bayside in a beautiful garden and approximately 150 of our 600 staff dance away the afternoon into the late evening. It is one of out most important events as we kick off (albeit early) DSP week. Our more than 600 staff members try their very best everyday to provide quality supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acknowledging their efforts in a culturally competent fashion is what Ana Koessler, Chief Administrative Officer and her team delivered with class and style. Excellent food and drinks, beautiful venue, and great company were on tap while music by our very own Orbin Lewis (Day Program Manager) kept everyone dancing and laughing as he emceed the event with humor and dexterity. Congratulations to the top 3 winners of the dance competition who outdone themselves; it is obvious that they had come ready to party. The raffle winners were Esan Torrington (Assistant Director of Residential Services), Monique Williams (Anne Marie Residence Manager), and Daina Johnson (Payroll & Personal Allowance Specialist); they made everyone else jealous.

Finally, we want to acknowledge IRI board president, Mr. Gael Monteil, for representing the IRI board of directors as he took time to greet, listen, and speak to everyone. Please check out the link below and see you next year same place, day, and date (August 25, 2026).