Board Chair

Norm is the Senior Pastor of New Hope Evangelical Church. He is an accomplished Human Service Administrator and Church Administrator with more than 35 years of experience. His favorite past times include golf and rooting for the Buffalo Bills.

LCSW-R, Board Vice Chair

Valerie has over 30 years of experience working in various roles within the mental health and addiction field. Currently, she works for The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence- Rochester Area as the Project Coordinator for Team Awareness and Workplace Wellness. Valerie continues to have faith in the power of the soul and a strong commitment to helping others find their personal path to recovery.

Treasurer

Peter, a graduate of the University of Toronto, worked in the real estate subsidiary of First Federal S&L for 13 years. He later became Executive Vice President and a Board member, managing their $5 billion asset portfolio. After Canada Trust acquired them, Peter ran for Brighton Town Council and acquired a small classic auto restoration business. He’s been involved in Rotary Club, Easter Seals Society, Sister Cities, Birthright, Heritage Christian Services foundation board, Agency board, and Blessed Sacrament Parish Finance Council.

Board Member

Denise is an Episcopal priest at the University of Rochester, serving as Director of Religious and Spiritual Life. She oversees the twelve faith communities in the Interfaith Chapel and teaches in the Department of Religion and Classics. Denise has extensive experience in interfaith dialogue and education. Before becoming a priest, she worked as an attorney in New York City. Denise enjoys singing and pastoral work with her Certified Therapy Dog, Sasha, who provides excellent care.

Roch has more than 40 years of marketing and communications experience with both not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.  He is currently a Director of Marketing and Communications for Rochester Institute of Technology.  Roch is a Deacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, a former student of the Crossroads Equipped to Care program, and has served on the Boards of several other Rochester-based human service agencies.