Maureen’s Haven Team
Daniel O’Shea, MS
Executive Director
Dan joined Maureen’s Haven in 2018 and brings over 20 years of dedicated service and experience working with underserved populations. Dan is a staunch supporter and advocate for the homeless in our community, where he lives with his wife and son. Dan started his career on the East End of Long Island working for Southampton College, and has worked for prominent organizations such as PR Newswire and the March of Dimes.
Dan received his MS from St. Joseph’s College where he was awarded the 2019 Human Services Alumni of the Year Award. He received his BA from Long Island University, Southampton College. As a life-long East End resident, Dan has been committed to serving the community and helping those individuals most in need.
Natasha Cooks
Social Worker
Natasha Cooks joined Maureen’s Haven in 2024 and is a dedicated advocate whose work centers on advancing human rights and promoting equitable solutions to homelessness and systemic inequality. As a life-long resident of Riverhead, she is committed to uplifting the voices and experiences of her community and driving lasting policy change that reflects the unique needs of Suffolk County’s most vulnerable populations. Natasha is a graduate of Stony Brook University, where she earned her Master of Social Work.
Board of Directors
Sara Blue
Chairperson
Sara Blue is a strong supporter of the local homeless population and is proud to be serving on the Board of Trustees for Maureen’s Haven Homeless Outreach program. She has been involved with fundraising and coordinating dinners/sleepovers for MH guests at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons (JCOH) in East Hampton for over twelve years and now oversees donations, meals, supplies for all of the east end. Previously, Sara was a JCOH board trustee, PTA President for the Hebrew School and plays an active role in the set-up of the monthly Community Soup Dinners at Most Holy Trinity Church run by the East Hampton Clericus.
Sara is the Director of Special Events for The Ellen Hermanson Foundation (TEHF) / Ellen’s Run team. TEHF is honoring her in March 2021 as a community hero and volunteer leader.
Sara is on the Sunset Harbor Benefit Committee for the LGBT Network in Sag Harbor. In addition, Mrs. Blue donates her time and supports the Bridgehampton Child Care & Recreational Center, The Retreat, South Fork Bakery, Wounded Warrior Project, the Wellness Foundation, and volunteers weekly at The Hamptons Church Food Pantry in Wainscott. For the Coalition for Women’s Cancers at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Sara gives ongoing assistance to the cancer survivors support group for the Spanish community and volunteers at the annual Girls Night Out Benefit held at Gurney’s.
Sara earned her degree in Psychology at Binghamton University. She and her husband Russell reside in Water Mill for the last 19 years. They have a son, Dylan who is a filmmaker and also volunteers for Maureen’s Haven.
Russell Rose
Treasurer
Russell Rose CPA is a retired CEO of a local retail oil and pro pane company. He served as the CFO for the same company for 1O years prior. Before serving with the energy company, he was a partner in a Certified Public Accounting firm in East Hampton for 25 years. He graduated from Dowling College with Honors and was the recipient of the Outstanding accounting graduate award from the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. After graduation he joined the National Guard and served for TREASURER six years.
He is a current member of the Lions Club and past president. He is a vestry member, treasurer, community blessing box stocker and on the financial committee for his church.
Mary Anne Fusco
Board Member
A highly accomplished real estate veteran with over 26 years in residential sales, Mary Anne Fusco is among the top producing brokers at Douglas Elliman, and the finest broker out there in her clients’ eyes. With extensive experience working in New York City, the Hamptons and The North Fork, with offices in both Manhattan, Bridgehampton and Mattituck, her expertise truly does span from Manhattan to Montauk.
Heading a talented team of seasoned sales specialists, Mary Anne provides comprehensive service that covers every detail for her clients – from staging and marketing homes to providing professional resources such as lenders – to streamline the entire real estate process. Her passion for the business, and for nurturing others, has no bounds, and is felt by each buyer and seller as she helps fulfill their real estate goals.
A graduate of St. John’s University, Mary Anne holds a B.A. in English as well as a Master’s in English and Education from Adelphi University. She is a member of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), Association of Real Estate Women (AREW), National Organization for Italian-American Women, and the Columbus Citizens Foundation. Mary Anne was most recently honored as a Woman of Valor by the Capuchin Food Pantries for her work for the less fortunate of NYC, and recognized in November 2011 by NY1 as “New Yorker of the Week” for her annual coat drive. To date, with the loyalty of her clients, she has collected over 11,000 coats for those in need. Mary Anne sponsored the first annual Hamptons Tech Week.
Steve Hogden
Board Member
Steve Hogden grew up in Smithtown and has been active in the Construction Management & Development industry for more than 30 years. Over that time Steve has been a team leader in projects in Riverhead, Remsenburg, Westhampton Beach, Southampton, Sag Harbor and Shelter Island. Steve has also specialized in projects for non profit organizations, schools, universities, museums, churches and residences. He has been a consultant, project coordinator and supporter of The Church of the Holy Apostles and its Soup Kitchen (the largest in NYC) for several years. Steve is honored to serve on the Board of Maureen’s Haven, which has done so much to serve those most in need.
