Leadership
The Children’s Home has a rich history in the Hudson Valley. For over 179 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.
2026-2027 Board of Directors
Valerie Murphy, Chair
Matthew Cruz, Vice Chair
Vice Chair in charge of:
Audit – Patrick Meaney
Governance – Ian MacDonald
Program – Kathy McCorry
Resource Development – Jason Dewey
Sean Manna, Secretary
Mary Lou Davis, Treasurer
Michael Liguori, Assistant Treasurer
Lorenzo Angelino
Kevin Hocutt, III
Andrea Massi
Walter J. Joseph, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer
Staff
The Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie employs over 350 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, MPA – ext. 232
Assistant Executive Director – Federally Based Programs
Deborah DiMicco – ext. 106
Chief Compliance Officer
Courtney Doyle, LMHC-D – 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
