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Our People

Our Staff

Catholic Charities is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals and families by providing a comprehensive array of specialized services, delivered by compassionate and highly skilled professionals. We believe our greatest asset is our people—a diverse team of nearly 600 employees who work together to uphold our core value of promoting dignity and respect for all. United by a shared commitment, our workforce serves those in need with both empathy and expertise.

Board of Trustees

Most Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M.* – President,
Bishop of Trenton

Michael W. Herbert – Chair

Dolores Kelley – Vice-Chair

Marlene Laó-Collins – Secretary

Josephine R. Esquivel

John W. Galuchie

Rev. Msgr. Thomas Gervasio*

Darlene Gillespie

Megan Gordon

John J. Kuchinski

Hitesh Patel

Brenda L. Rascher*

J. George Reilly

Christen Sachs

Madelyn Tusay

*Corporate Board

Agency Leadership

Marlene Laó-Collins

Executive Director

609-394-5181 ext. 1113
[email protected]

Debbra Elko

Associate Executive Director of Fiscal Affairs

609-394-5181 ext. 1172
[email protected]

Geeta Bhanot, PHR

Director of Human Resources

609-394-5181 ext. 1111
[email protected]

Jennifer Leip

Director of Development and Marketing

609-394-5181 ext. 1137
[email protected]

Lisa Matthews

Director of Quality Assurance and Compliance

800-360-77110 ext. 2308
[email protected]

Lisa Merritt

Chief Nurse Executive

609-394-9398 ext. 2445
[email protected]

Mary Pettrow

Director of Children and Family Services

732-350-2120 ext. 8415
[email protected]

Arnold Valentin, Jr.

Director of Community Services

609-394-8847 ext. 3103
[email protected]

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