With over 30 years of diverse health and human services experience that began with work focused on the safety, permanency and well-being of Pennsylvania’s children, youth and their families, Robena is a solution-focused team player, skilled at managing individuals and complex organizational issues. She has a passion for professional development of others and sustainable leadership development through training and coaching. As the Senior Director of DEI at Apis Services, Inc., she focuses on initiatives that will increase diversity, equity and inclusion. She collaborates with senior leadership to integrate DEI best practices into organizational employment and workplace practices including business practices and program development.  Throughout her career, she has placed high value on community-based organizations, their contributions and their dedication to quality services that are responsive to individuals with unique needs and individuals with unmet needs that are cost-efficient and delivered with efficacy. Robena has an MS in Leadership from Duquesne University and a BA in Sociology/Human Services from Susquehanna University. She serves as a Board Member at Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR) and Gemma Services, Inc.

Alex Piñeiro is a seasoned professional in the human services field with nineteen years of experience supporting individuals requiring emotional, physical and developmental supports. Mr. Piñeiro currently serves as the Director Affiliado del Desarollo de Diversidad (Affiliate Diversity Development Director) for Inperium, Inc.Within this role, he works to identify Latino or minority operated organizations that can benefit from an affiliation with Inperium. Mr. Piñeiro also strives to promote a culture within all organizations of the Inperium constellation of companies where individuals from all racial and ethnic identities, ages, nationalities, social and economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, religious, political and ideological perspectives, and physical and mental abilities are able to thrive and be engaged. He continues to perform certain aspects of his duties in the Office of Administration for Apis Services, Inc. and acts as a liaison among the Inperium, Inc. President, Apis Services, and the staff.Mr. Piñeiro hails from Puerto Rico and is fluent in both English and Spanish. He began his career in the human services field in 2000, shortly after relocating to Reading, PA. In 2005, he began working for Supportive Concepts, an affiliate of Inperium, Inc., where he continued fulfilling various direct care and leadership roles. Mr. Piñeiro has been versatile throughout his career and has been part of several agency re-structuring initiatives. As a result, he has learned many aspects of various departments. Prior to arriving in the United States, he attended The University of Puerto Rico.