Year began working for the Diocese: 2019

Family/Personal: I live in Glenmont, NY with my husband, Bob. I have 2 adult children: Austin who lives in Tampa, FL and Katherine who lives in Boston, MA.

Education: Boston College – BA in Political Science

Brief summary of you professionally: Business professional with specialties in fundraising, marketing, communications, event creation/management, and public relations. Experienced track record in secondary and higher education, human services, private sector business, and economic development industries.

What do you find most rewarding in your work: Working with donors to guide them with their philanthropic interests and assisting parishes with funding their ministry!

Interesting or fun fact about you or Hobbies: I am a vocalist in a duo, I love creative projects, traveling is a favorite pastime, and spending time with family and friends is my priority!

Your parish: St. Thomas the Apostle, Delmar

I moved to Albany with my parents and seven siblings when I was seven years old. I have been a parishioner at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany ever since, it’s my second home.

I began working for the NYS Department of Social Services right after high school and, a few years later, transferred to the NYS Dormitory Authority. After several years working for the State of New York, I left to work in a private law firm, but there was something missing from all of those jobs. Then, in 1993, I found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, and here I am 31 years later. I began working in the Stewardship Office as a data entry clerk and am now the Office Manager. More than three decades working in the same department is a testament to how much I believe in the mission of this office. The annual Diocesan Appeal, which had been known years ago as the Diocesan Development Program and then the Bishop’s Appeal, has helped countless people over a span of more than six decades. What was missing in all of my previous jobs is what I found at the diocese - purpose. I finally felt I was doing something that made a difference. Many people have come and gone in my years here, some very good friends have passed on, and all I can say is that I am truly blessed to have been a part of their lives, and to be a part of the diocesan family for so many years. There have been ups and there have been downs, but it has all been worth it, and my hope is to one day hear these words that I have read so many times – “Well done, good and faithful servant” - Matthew 25:23

My husband Joe and I have four children and four grandchildren who all live close by. We get to have lots of family time, and we are so grateful for that! When we retire, we hope to visit every state in this beautiful country of ours and someday take a trip to Ireland.

I love reading, gardening, long walks, spending time with our kids and grandkids and, of course, spending time with all of our grandpuppies…..all six of them, the pack just keeps growing!

Year began working for Diocese: 2018

Family/Personal: I live in East Greenbush with my dog Finnley (black lab mix)

Education: The George Washington University (Washington, DC) – BA in International Affairs

Brief summary of you professionally: Almost two decades working in nonprofit development with a focus on database management and training.

Interesting/Fun fact about you or some of your hobbies: An interesting fact about me is that I lived for a year in South Korea.

Your parish: St. Mary’s at Clinton Heights

Year began working for Diocese: 2021

Family/Personal:  I live in Colonie, NY with my 94-year-old mother, for whom I am the care giver.

Education: Hudson Valley Community College and Mildred Elley Business School

Brief summary of you professionally:   Accomplished Exec. Secretary/Assistant offering administrative experience reporting to Directors and top executives.  Also served as Receptionist for WNYT Channel 13 and worked as AP Specialist reporting to H.R. Manager and VP.

What do you find most rewarding in your work:  Being a Data Entry Clerk I find it rewarding to stay up to date with entering all gifts that donors submit daily during our Appeals.

Fun fact about you or some of your hobbies: I love to cook and entertain when I can. I have a dog named Ripley which also keeps me busy. I love spending time with longtime friends, and of course, spending time with family is extremely important to me.

Your parish (name & town): St. Pius, Loudonville