Leadership
The Children’s Home has a rich history in the Hudson Valley. For over 177 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.
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 – Maureen Crush
Resource Development – Jason Dewey
Amy Dittmar, Secretary
Matthew Cruz, Treasurer
Mary Lou Davis, Assistant Treasurer
Lorenzo Angelino
Christopher Downey
Rochelle Friedman
Kevin Hocutt, III
Ian MacDonald
Sean Manna
Glenn Noakes
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
Danielle Mitchell, MPA – ext. 101
Associate Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Deborah Bynum – ext. 151
Executive Assistant
Suzanne Button, PhD, ABPP
Clinical Psychologist
Erin M. Cafarelli, BA – ext. 177
Chief Development & Public Relations Officer
Rosana Caro, BA – ext. 232
Assistant Executive Director, Federally Based Programs
Deborah DiMicco – ext. 106
Chief Compliance Officer
Courtney Doyle, LMHC – ext. 2006
Assistant Executive Director – Community Based Programs
Matthew Reid, MBA – ext. 301
Chief Financial Officer
Courtney E. Rovere, PhD, LCSW – ext. 165
Assistant Executive Director for Clinical Program Development
Lori Stella, LCSW-R – ext. 124
Assistant Executive Director – Child Welfare Programs
