Our combined staff is deeply committed to respecting and supporting what matters to the people with disabilities that receive services from our organization.. Please visit our CONTACT page to access contact information for programs and services in all three counties.
Senior Management
Board of Directors - The Arc Greater Hudson Valley, NY
Our Board of Directors, formed by of members of the former Boards of The Arc Sullivan-Orange Counties and The Arc of Dutchess, is firm in its commitment to ensuring the sustainability and vibrancy of our combined organization. Comprised of professionals and advocates from across the Hudson Valley region, the individuals listed below devote their time, treasure, and talent to the supports provided by the organization.
President: Sharon Russitano
1st VP: Kathleen Donahue
2nd VP: Amanda Friedemann
Treasurer: Kurtis Nordahl
Secretary: Richard Gordon
Directors: Paula Barber, Lorraine Costello, Anne Clarke, Stephen C. Dambra, Maureen Dart, Richard I. Gordon, Joanne Grant, Victor Lazar, Mary Jane Lekanides, Joan Lopez, Stephen Miller, Susan K. Miller, Anna Milucky, Terrence Mullen, Stephen Muller, Dylan Murphy, Robert Pogue, Georgia Sullivan
Scheduled Board Meetings
Board meetings are generally held virtually. Check back for the schedule.
Foundation Board
To ENSURE that programs in each of our three Counties are supported by donors in those communities, The Arc Greater Hudson Valley has three separate Foundations that empower donors in each County and fundraises to supports the programs and services in their County.
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Foundation Board of Directors
President: Greg Goldstein,
Vice President: Keith Studt
Treasurer: Deborah Francis
Secretary: Amy Stillwagon
Director: Amanda Dana
Director: Joan Patterson
Director: Scott Perry
Director: Paul Pomerantz, MD
Director: Marie Smith
The Arc of Dutchess Foundation Board of Trustees
President: Malinda Pollack
Secretary: Lorraine Costello
Treasurer: Ross Trapani
Directors: Mark Metzger, Esq., Joanne Grant