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Leadership


Successful leadership stems from a sincere desire to serve. Our Board and Executive Office play a crucial role in ensuring that the mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany is brought to life and constant with our values.

Executive Office

The Catholic Charities Executive Office houses administrative functions to support the Catholic Charities agencies operating throughout the 14 counties of the Albany Diocese.

  • Sister Betsy Van Deusen, CSJ

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Debra Polley
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Lynn Glueckert
    Chief Program Officer
  • Thomas Healy
    Managing Director of Agency Operations
  • Sharon Holbrook-Ryan
    Director of Advancement & Communications
  • Carmel Foltan
    Director of Human Resources
  • Michelle Thivierage
    Director of Community Partnerships
  • Jack Weisberg
    Director of Information Technology Services
  • Derek Blauser
    Corporate Compliance & HIPAA Privacy Officer

Agency Executive Directors

  • Joseph Filippone
    Care Coordination Services
  • Theresa Lux
    Columbia & Greene Counties
  • Jackie Buff-Rogers
    Community Maternity Services
  • Christy Houck
    Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Countie
  • Paula Warika
    Disabilities Services
  • Michael Finocchi
    Fulton & Montgomery Counties
  • Maureen Petrie
    Herkimer County
  • Roxanne Marin
    Housing Office
  • Jolene Munger, MPH, MA
    Saratoga, Warren & Washington Counties
  • Jenn Hyde
    Tri-County Services

Officers

  • Robert Bellafiore
    President
  • Todd C. Curley
    Vice President
  • Matthew A. Young
    Treasurer
  • Christine Cary
    Secretary

Members

  • Liza Baran
    Member
  • Dr. Shai L. Butler
    Member
  • Robert Campbell
    Member
  • James Curran
    Member
  • Matthew Dahl
    Member
  • Ann Malagisi Dejnozka
    Member
  • Lucy Halstead
    Member
  • James C. Hanrahan
    Member
  • Scott Houghtaling
    Member
  • Laura E. Leeds
    Member
  • Rev. Bob Longobucco
    Member
  • Joseph D. Mitchell
    Member
  • Dr. James O’Brien
    Member
  • Nanda O'Leary
    Member
  • Matthew Rucinski
    Member
  • Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger
    Member (Chairman)
  • Keith Stinton
    Member
  • Joseph Watroba
    Member