Our board is comprised of leaders in our community from various industries. They volunteer their time to support and sustain our mission to helping families choose life and assisting them in their parenting journey.
Board of Directors
Karen Patota, Founder – President/CEO
Joseph Baldassari, Esq., VP
Joshua Patota, CFO
Cathy Janoson,Treasurer
Michael & Lisann Castagno
Kate Chetta
Maria Diesel
Maryann McDonnell
Susan McInerney
Brian Murphy
Laura Napieralski
Pete Rawson
Dorothy Swedkowski
Advisory Board of Directors
Spiritual:
Sister Paula Vandegaer
Father Citino
Father McDonnell
Father Colagreco
Medical Advisors:
Dr. Daniel Beninati
Dr. James Holstein
Dr. Mark Silidker
Susan McInerney RN
Joe Baldassari
Dolores Baldassari RN
Brandy Leopanto
Tara Figueroa
Anne Ruegner
Dr. Donald Debrakeleer
Angie Whitlock
Nancy Machon
Housing Board:
Rachael Lipscomb, Housing Director
Penny Pavucek
Janet McManus
Stacy Pell
Nancy Machon
Pete Rawson
House Mom:
Linda R.
Independence Board
Services Coordinators:
Sam & Laura Baldassari
General Manager: Brian Murphy
Donations Coordinator: Doug Paida
Board members: Brian Murphy, John Baldassari, Joe Baldassari, Dr. Donald Debrakeleer, Kate Chetta
Natural Family Planning (NFP)
Coordinators: Lisann and Mike Castagno
General Manager: Mike Castagno
Donations Coordinator: Center DC
NFP Nurses: Karen Ferich, RN, Maryann Schieve, RN, Ezbieta Bolesta, Linda Purcell, Laura Young
Business Advisors: James White I6754
Silent Auction Committee
Maria Diesel – Chair
Linda Czachor Brian Fennell Joe Granese Kimberly Granito Carol Kolb Mary Ann McDonnell Meghan Murnane Ryan Pitt Pete Rawson Anne Ruegner Eileen Rush Bud Swedkowski Dorothy Swedkowski
Golf Outing Committee
Chairs: John Baldassari & OPEN
Joseph Baldassari,Theresa Bernick, Janet Mancini, Pete Rawson, Penny Pavucek