
Leadership
Leadership begins with a vision.
From the earliest days of our organization, our services have been created to fulfill the vision of the communities that we serve, a tradition that carries on today through the guidance and oversight given by our Board of Trustees.
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Supported by our professional staff, including Carolyne DeFranco, CEO, the Board brings a wealth of experience, expertise and the varied perspectives of their lived lives.
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Dedicated, knowledgeable board members with a diverse range of skills and cultural experience are vital to fulfilling our mission of leading social change through advocacy, collaboration and service to children and families. And now more than ever, we need people at the highest level of agency leadership who can help prioritize, support, and invest in diversity, inclusion, equity and justice.
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New View Alliance and its partnership agencies are committed to championing the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome Board Members from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. Our goal to have a Board that is reflective of the communities we serve.
Whether it is sharing in efforts to help a child remain at home with their family, placing a child in a loving and stable home, or allowing youth to focus on healing in a residential setting, the rewards are genuine and meaningful.
Leadership Team
New View Alliance
Board of Directors
Edward Arcara, Chair
CPA
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Elizabeth (Liz) Kahn, Vice Chair
Person Centered Services Care Coordination​
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Michael Ervin, Treasurer
Freed Maxick
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John A. Camardo, III, Secretary
The Chapel
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Peter Casilio​
PAT Construction Management Corp.
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Kevin Clark
Lockport Schools
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Roy Cunningham, Esq.
Attorney​
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Nicole Golias
M&T Bank
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Kaine Kelly
Randolph Central School District
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Karen Lazik
People, Inc.
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Tracy Meyer​​​​
Retired, Community Volunteer
Deborah Mulhern
Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition
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Danyell Sugg
Buffalo Public Schools
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Daniel Verrall
Freed Maxick​
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*Carolyne DeFranco
CEO | New View Alliance
New View Alliance
Administrative Leadership Team
Carolyne DeFranco
CEO | New View Alliance
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Kristy D'Angelo
President | Gateway Longview
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Sarah Taylor
President | New Directions Youth & Family Services
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Patricia O'Connor
Chief Financial Officer & VP | Finance​
Daniel LoCicero
Vice President | Human Resources
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Larry W. Perry
Chief Information Officer & Vice President | Equestrian & Facilities
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Sara Oche
Vice President | Corporate Integrity
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Alicia Wieczorek
Vice President | Professional Development & Safety
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Mario L. Hicks
Vice President | Development & Mission Advancement
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Christine Nendza
Vice President | Strategic Initiatives
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Board Recruitment
In addition to providing effective, meaningful guidance on the operation of a large organization, a vital part of the board’s mission is to lead social change through advocacy and collaboration, and to share power and decision making with the communities that we serve.