Jon Ballin

Administrator

Jon received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Brooklyn College and went on to receive his MBA from Long Island University. He is an adjunct business professor at Touro University. “The team at Brooklyn Center,” he says, “loves nothing more than helping our residents, seeing their progression, and giving them the tools to get back in the community.”

Fernando Villamar

Director of Social Work

“I am inspired by Brooklyn Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s mission to promote wellbeing, dignity, and independence for every resident. With over a decade of experience in social services, I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where residents feel respected, empowered, and cared for.”

Credentials:

Master of Social Work (MSW) – Lehman College

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work – Lehman College, 2018

Summa Cum Laude | President’s List

Mental Health First Aid Certification

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program

CASAC-T Certification

Valerie Tamburrino

Director of Nursing

Valenie Richards, RN, MSN, serves as Director of Nursing at Brooklyn Center, where she leads strategic initiatives to elevate patient care, strengthen clinical operations, and support nursing staff development. With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, Valenie is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation across all levels of nursing practice.

Miss Richards began her career as a medical assistant, and through hard work and dedication, she advanced her education to earn a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. She continues to pursue ongoing learning and professional growth, ensuring that her team is equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality of care to every resident.

Guided by her personal motto—“Every patient and staff is our family and should be given the most respect and the highest quality of care”—Valenie champions a patient-centered approach that values dignity, empathy, and collaboration. Her leadership is defined by a commitment to empowering nurses, advancing clinical standards, and creating an environment where both patients and staff feel supported and respected.

Judy Tricia Manalili PT, DPT, CCI

Director of Rehabilitation

Dr. Judy Tricia Manalili is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a degree from Stony Brook University and an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor. She brings over more than a decade of clinical and leadership experience, including serving as Director of Rehabilitation in a variety of heath care settings such as skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, hospitals and long-term care centers. She has a strong professional focus on geriatric rehabilitation, working extensively with older adults to improve mobility, function ad overall quality of life. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes safety, independence and personalized care. In addition to her clinical work, she is passionate about education and professional development. As an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor, she mentors rehabilitation students and emerging clinicians, fostering growth through hands-on experience, evidence- based practice, and compassionate care. Dr. Manalili’s combination of clinical expertise, administrative leadership and a deep commitment to patient outcomes makes her a trusted and respected figure in the rehabilitation field.