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.

2021-2022 Board of Directors

Maureen Crush, President
Patricia W. Goodemote, First Vice President

Vice President in charge of:
Audit – Mary Lou Davis
Governance – Alicia Dean
Investment – Christopher Downey
Program – Vanessa Rice
Resource Development – Rochelle Friedman

Amy Dittmary, Secretary
Valerie Murphy, Treasurer
Sean Manna, Assistant Treasurer
Catherine Forbes, Historian

Alyssa Bowers
Matthew Cruz
Nicholas Garin
Sherry LaTassa
Linda Lurie
Patrick Meaney
Carole Schaad 
Kim Scoralick
Donald K. Stammer
Susan K. Stoller
Jessica L. Vinall

Walter J. Joseph, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Staff

The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie employs over 300 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 Executive Leadership

Walter J. Joseph, MPA – ext. 123
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
Email Walt

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Erin M. Cafarelli, BA – ext. 177
Chief Development & Public Relations Officer
Email Erin

David A. Crenshaw, Ph.D., ABPP – ext. 295
Chief of Clinical Services
Email Dr. Crenshaw

Deborah DiMicco – ext. 106
Chief Compliance Officer
Email Deborah

Courtney Doyle, LMHC – ext. 2006
Assistant Executive Director – Community Based Programs
Email Courtney

Elizabeth Greaney, LMSW – ext. 145
Assistant Executive Director, Federally Funded Programs
Email Elizabeth

Danielle Mitchell, BA – ext. 101
Associate Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer
Email Danielle

Elizabeth Ritter, RN – ext. 129
Chief of Health Services
Email Elizabeth 

Loida Sarabia, BA – ext. 172
Chief Financial Officer
Email Loida

Lori Stella, LCSW-R – ext. 188
Assistant Executive Director – Child Welfare Programs
Email Lori