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
Josephine R. Esquivel
Rev. Msgr. Thomas Gervasio*
Natalie Ghaul
Michael W. Herbert, Esq.
Martin Hernandez
Jack V. Kirnan, Ph.D.
Stanley Koreyva Jr.
John Kuchinski
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 Fiscal Affairs
609-394-5181 ext. 1112
gbontcue@cctrenton.org
Compliance Director
609-394-5181 ext. 2308
jfurdella@cctrenton.org
Interim Director of Development and Marketing
609-394-5181 ext. 1137
jleip@cctrenton.org
Associate Executive Director of Operations
609-394-5181 ext. 1166
sloughery@cctrenton.org
Director of Children and Family Services
732-350-2120 ext. 8415
mpettrow@cctrenton.org
Director of Behavioral Health Services
609-396-4557 ext. 2165
jrizziello@cctrenton.org
Director of Community Services
609-394-8847 ext. 3103
avalentin@cctrenton.org
County Boards
Interested in joining one of Catholic Charities’ County Boards?
We need people like you to join one of our four county boards in Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth or Ocean Counties. Help coordinate events, plan food drives and raise awareness of Catholic Charities in your community. There is something for everyone and all are welcome. No direct fundraising experience needed.
For more information about joining a County Board, contact:
Jennifer Leip
Interim Director of Development and Marketing
609-394-5181 x1137
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