Leaders & Board of Directors
Agency Leaders
Rev. Douglas Clark
Director of Spiritual Life
As Director of Spiritual Life, Rev. Doug Clark offers compassionate, inclusive emotional and spiritual support to youth from many cultural, religious, and personal backgrounds. The Children’s Home works to build a safe and respectful environment where youth in our care are free to explore what matters to them: hope, identity, healing, and connection, always on a non-denominational level.
Support takes many forms: weekly church services, grief and loss support, mindfulness practices, encouragement during difficult transitions, and time for reflection and personal growth. We shape care around each child and their stage of development.
Within The Children’s Home, non-denominational spiritual care works alongside clinical, educational, and residential staff to support the emotional well-being and resilience of youth. Participation is always voluntary. Our care honors the beliefs, identities, and preferences of each child and family.
Service Line Leaders
- Andrea Baez, Regional Director, Hudson Valley Region
- Nancy Bernhardt, Regional Director, Finger Lakes Region
- Tricia Carman, Director, Day Treatment
- Rev. Douglas Clark, Director, Spiritual Life
- Bill Crowe, Regional Director, Cortland & surrounding counties
- Christine Gates, Referrals & Intake
- Aliscia Gaucher, Director, Close to Home Foster Care
- Kadidiatou Keita, Community Based Mental Health, Youth ACT & HBCI
- Shannon Matolka, Community Based Treatment/CFTSS
- Olivia McKelvey, Health Homes for Children Care Management
- Terry Potter, Regional Director, Chenango & surrounding counties
Board of Directors
Jeffrey Lake
Board Chair
Richard Weeks
Co-Chair
Alton Roney
Secretary
Santino Stenta
Treasurer
Patrick Gleason
Honorary Member
Dr. Larry Dake
Christina Graziadei
Paul Huff
Rhonda McConnell
Marshall McMurray
Alex Palmieri
Jason Santiago
Dr. Tonia Thompson
Zorano Tubo
Qiana Watson
Dr. Keisha Wint
