Leadership
The Children’s Home has a rich history in the Hudson Valley. For over 176 years a dedicated group of volunteers, paid staff and consultants have worked to carry out the mission of the Children’s Home, making the Home a place of healing and hope.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is composed of generous community members who have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and commitment to our mission.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Jessica L. Vinall, Chair
Valerie Murphy, Vice Chair
Vice Chair in charge of:
Audit – Catherine Forbes
Governance – Patrick Meaney
Program – Patricia Goodemote
Resource Development – Jason Dewey
Amy Dittmar, Secretary
Matthew Cruz, Treasurer
Lorenzo Angelino
Maureen Crush
Mary Lou Davis
Christopher Downey
Rochelle Friedman
Sean Manna
Chintan Shukla
Walter J. Joseph, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Staff
The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie employs over 250 individuals who support the children and families we serve. These dedicated employees work in various departments including; administration, direct care, social services, medical, housekeeping, maintenance and food services.
Agency Executive Leadership
Walter J. Joseph, MPA – ext. 123
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
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Alyssa Bowers, BA – ext. 172
Chief Financial Officer
Erin M. Cafarelli, BA – ext. 177
Chief Development & Public Relations Officer
Rosana Caro – ext. 232
Assistant Executive Director, Federally Based Programs
David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP – ext. 295
Chief of Clinical Services
Deborah DiMicco – ext. 106
Chief Compliance Officer
Courtney Doyle, LMHC – ext. 2006
Assistant Executive Director – Community Based Programs
Danielle Mitchell, MPA – ext. 101
Associate Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer