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Marsha Dumka has been
our Executive Director since 2002. She came to RCN in 1994 as Director of our Special Education program. She was
drawn to RCN because of the its unique urban setting, where indoor curriculum overflows to the beautiful tree lined
acreage; to its neighborhood full of history and community services and to the quality and diversity that it celebrates
every day. She oversees all aspects of the agencies operations, both on and off site. She has a Bachelor's in Social
Work, a Master's in Elementary and Special Education, and postgraduate work as a school administrator from SUNY
Brockport. She has 27 years experience as a special education teacher, preschool teacher and administrator. A Rochester
native, Marsha has lived in various locations in both the US and Asia. She has two children, Alexandra and Adam,
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Lynn Lubecki, Director of Children's Programs.
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Patti Milburn, Director
of Operations, has been with Rochester Childfirst Network since 1995. Patti has her degree from St. Bonaventure
University in Elementary Education and came to RCN shortly after her graduation from college. All aspects of the
student enrollment process are handled by Patti. In her daily responsibilities she oversees the main office staff,
kitchen staff and maintenance staff for the facility. RCN has a group of trained health advocates who are responsible
for the care of sick and injured children as well as medication administration; Patti is the Head Health Advocate.
Patti lives in Spencerport with her husband, Michael and their four children, Mike, Carlyn, Kyle and Cory. |
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Trista Wilson, Director of SMILE Program.
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Dorthea E. King-Simpson
joined the RCN family in December 2004, and currently serves as the Director of Family Child Care. Dorthea comes
to RCN from Utica, NY where she was raised and educated. Dorthea has worked in the service field since 1989 working
as a Teacher's Assistant, Caseworker, Supervisor, and Center Director in Utica NY. Dorthea has a love for community,
and has offered her service to organizations like Rotary, NAACP, Resource For Independent living and The A.M.E.
Zion Church. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology from SUNY Utica/Rome NY, and a Master's degree in Organizational
Leadership from Medaille College, Buffalo NY. Dorthea believes in faith & family, and friends & fellowship.
She is a resilient teen-age parent, mother of two wonderful sons, named Doneilous and Dante', a grandmother, and
the wife of Samuel Simpson. |
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Lou Martino joined
RCN as the Director of Finance in 2007. The father of two school-age boys and husband to a teacher, Lou enjoys
the family atmosphere at RCN. Raised in Honeoye, Lou earned his Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Computer
Science at Elmira College, and obtained his CPA license in 1992. Lou's work history includes not-for-profit business
experience, real estate management accounting, and public accounting experience with the Cortland L. Brovitz &
Co. CPA firm. Lou oversees the daily business and human resource functions of the center. |
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Kim Hayes has been
with RCN since 1998. Starting in the position of part time Development Coordinator, Kim has served as Grant Writer
and as Director of Development. Kim's background is in grants administration and human service program management.
She brings over 20 years experience in not-for-profit human services program development and management, having
worked directly with Catholic Family Center, AIDS Rochester Inc, Easter Seals of Monroe County, and Rural Opportunities.
She has consulted with numerous smaller agencies and organizations to help obtain grant support for new programs.
Kim has three children, Paul Ryan, Shawn Logan, and Connor Shane. |
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