Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors is comprised of generous community members who have been selected for their knowledge, expertise and commitment to our mission.

2018-2019 Board of Directors

Alicia Dean, President

Vice President in charge of:
Governance – Maureen Crush
Resource Development – Patricia W. Goodemote
Investment –Alyssa Bowers
Program – Susan K. Stoller

Agnes Laub, Treasurer
Jessica L. Vinall, Assistant Treasurer
Amy Dittmar, Secretary

Carol Barmann
Rebecca Coles
Christopher Downey
Rochelle Friedman
Mary McGowan
Vanessa Rice
Donald K. Stammer

Walter J. Joseph, Executive Director

Staff

The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie employs over 225 individuals who care for our children and youth, 24-hours a day, seven days a week. These dedicated employees work in various departments including; administration, direct care, social services, medical, housekeeping, maintenance and food services.

Agency Directors

Walter J. Joseph, MPA – ext. 106
Executive Director
Email Walt

John Bray, BS – ext. 117
Director of Operations
Email John

Erin M. Cafarelli, BA – ext. 177
Director of Development and Public Relations
Email Erin

David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP – ext. 162
Clinical Director
Email Dr. Crenshaw

Denise Fowler, LCSW-R – ext. 169
Incident Review Coordinator
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Danielle Mitchell, BA – ext. 101
Director of Human Resources
Email Danielle

Courtney Rovere, LCSW – ext. 145
Director of Community Based Services
Email Courtney

Loida Sarabia, BA – ext. 172
Fiscal Director
Email Loida

Julia L. Schembari, LCSW – ext. 210
Program Director, Foster Care Programs
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Lori Stella, LCSW-R – ext. 188
Program Director, Safe Harbour Program
Email Lori

RaeAnn Tompkins, LCSW-R – ext. 166
Director of Social Services
Email RaeAnn

Janel M. Winters – ext. 119
IT Director
Email Janel