Meet Our Pannel Members
Joseph Dalli (President)
Coordinator of Fiscal Operations, Department of Social Services (DSS) – Revenue and Budgeting Unit. With over 20 years in economic and finance services across public and private sectors, Joseph contributed to labor bargaining agreements for a State Agency and as Malta’s Economic Representative to the U.S. and Canada. County employee since 2017.
Hanosh Panicker (1st Vice President)
Accountant 3, DSS – Claims Unit. Hanosh has 18+ years with the county across various DSS roles, including Child Support, plus private-sector experience with the Bank of New York and as a practicing accountant.
Faithlyn Hughes (2nd Vice President)
Program Specialist Financial Compliance, Department of Finance – Benefits Unit. With 17+ years of experience since 2000, Faithlyn worked at the Medical Center, City of Rye, and Westchester County.
Josen Joseph (Treasurer)
Accounting Control Specialist, DSS – Child Support Unit. Josen has 10 years on the Indian National Railway Union’s executive board, including as National Secretary. He offers union contract negotiation and community organizing expertise. He has 17 years of County Experience.
Peter Tripodi (Secretary)
Probation Officer, Department of Probation. With 11+ years at the county, Peter has worked in the NYS Assembly, served as an elected Ossining Town Board Member, and holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Pace University. He brings union negotiation and contract management experience.
Martin Ramirez (3rd Vice President)
Eligibility Examiner Assistant Supervisor, DSS – SNAP Unit. Martin, a county employee since 2008, previously worked in telecommunications, serving as Shop Steward for TAD Telecom in Brewster. He has 17 years of DSS experience across multiple units.
David Balsome (4th Vice President)
Eligibility Examiner, DSS – Medicaid Unit. Raised in NYC projects, David’s background fuels his passion for his role. A former non-union worker, he understands the need for a strong union. County employee since 2017, previously a Live Television Director for News12 Westchester.