Human Capital
Catholic Charities improves the quality of life for individuals and families through a wide array of specialized services provided by compassionate and highly skilled professionals. We value our human capital, a diverse and eclectic body of over 600 employees all sharing a common value: promoting the dignity and respect of all persons.
Board of Trustees
Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M.* – President,
Bishop of Trenton
John Tesoro – Chair/Treasurer
J. George Reilly – Vice Chair
Marlene Laó-Collins – Secretary
John Kuchinski, Treasurer
Josephine R. Esquivel
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Gervasio*
Natalie Ghaul
Michael W. Herbert, Esq.
Martin Hernandez
Jack V. Kirnan, Ph.D.
Stanley Koreyva Jr.
Brenda L. Rascher*
Thomas S. Puza
Vladimir St. Phard
Caroline Taylor
*Corporate Board
Agency Leadership

Executive Director
609-394-5181 ext. 1113
mlaocollins@cctrenton.org

Associate Executive Director of Operations
609-394-5181 ext. 1166
sloughery@cctrenton.org

Associate Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs
609-394-5181 ext. 1112
gbontcue@cctrenton.org

Director of Human Resources
609-394-5181 ext. 1111
gbhanot@cctrenton.org

Compliance Director
609-394-5181 ext. 2308
jfurdella@cctrenton.org

Director of Development and Marketing
609-394-5181 ext. 1137
jleip@cctrenton.org

Chief Nurse Executive
609-396-4557 ext. 2445
lmerritt@cctrenton.org

Director of Children and Family Services
732-350-2120 ext. 8415
mpettrow@cctrenton.org

Director of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services
609-396-4557 ext. 2165
jrizziello@cctrenton.org

Director of Community Services
609-394-8847 ext. 3103
avalentin@cctrenton.org