CLRA Staff

Kerrin Cleary

Programs and Patient Aid Coordinator

Kerrin is currently a student at Molloy University where she is an interdisciplinary studies major. Her two concentrations of Economics and Psychology allow her to get a great understanding of business as well as people. She has always been passionate about helping others and feels very fortunate to be in this new position where others can benefit from her efforts. Helping to raise funds for cancer research and alleviate the financial pressures of a cancer diagnosis is a worthwhile mission for Kerrin that she intends to work wholeheartedly and tirelessly to accomplish.

Emi Arata

Operations & Communications Director

Emi’s journey in community service and volunteering has profoundly shaped her understanding of the importance of helping others. Through her role at CLRA, she channels this passion into meaningful action, leveraging her marketing expertise to raise awareness, drive engagement, and secure vital resources to further the organization’s mission of funding blood cancer research and providing financial support to families.

Miranda Julian

Programs Specialist

Miranda is currently pursuing her doctorate in Audiology at Hofstra University, bringing a strong foundation of clinical experience from her work with patients in a private practice setting. Her deep commitment to patient care and communication drives her work at CLRA, where she is proud to contribute to a mission that supports families affected by blood cancer. Joining the organization has ignited a new passion in Miranda—one rooted in advocacy, compassion, and impact. She looks forward to applying her skills and empathy to help ease the burdens faced by patients and their loved ones.

In Memory of JoAnn Russo

Operational/Organizational Volunteer

JoAnn Russo, started in 2018 as a resolute volunteer in all phases of the organization’s operational and administrative duties. During the time she spent with CLRA. JoAnn tirelessly assisted the staff in doing all possible to fundraise and assist with patient aid. Being ill and in pain during this time, her empathy and compassion dealing with patients was extraordinary! JoAnn succumbed to her health condition and is sorely missed by all. Her positive spirit and unwavering desire to help others will always prevail.