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Susanne M. Byrne
Executive Director
Susanne joined the York Street Project in her newest role on July 20, 2009, but she is no stranger to our programs. With a one year hiatus, serving as the Homeless Planning Coordinator for Hudson County, Sue spent 10 years prior with The Project. She served as the Caseworker/Advocate for St. Joseph’s Home from 2000 to 2008 and as the Assistant to the Director of The Nurturing Place from 1998-2000. Her prior experience includes work in a public relations firm and writing for weekly newspapers.
Susanne holds a Masters in Administrative Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson in Teaneck, NJ and a BA degree with a major in English and a minor in Political Science from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Upon graduation, she volunteered as an English teacher (mainly for children, but also taught evening classes for adults) in Costa Rica. She worked as part of the founding team to create and implement a national program in Costa Rica to teach basic English to Red Cross workers and volunteers.
Currently, she is an active member of the Hudson County Human Services Advisory Council, the Hudson County CEAS (Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System), Hudson County Alliance to End Homelessness, Hudson County Food and Shelter Coalition, and the New Jersey Homeless Management Information System. Within these groups, she serves on a variety of sub-committees advocating for the poor. Tirelessly dedicated to effecting change, Sue also served on the Jersey City Affordable Housing Coalition from 200-2009 , the Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey from 2003-2008, and the Anti-Poverty Network of New Jersey from 2001-2008.
Marleen O'Connor
Principal/Director, Kenmare High School
Marleen is a native of Jersey City who joined the York Street Project in July 2010. She brings more than 35 years of experience in education and administration and has her certifications as a classroom teacher, counselor, and Principal. She has served in a myriad roles from teacher, school counselor, Vice principal and District Director with the Jersey City Public Schools, Middletown, Princeton, and Keyport school districts. Marleen earned her B.A. in education from St. John’s University, M.A. in counseling from St. John’s University, and M.A. in administration and supervision from New Jersey City University.
Marleen serves as the President of the Board of Education for the Hazlet School District and had been a member of the Board since 2001. She is an active member of the Monmouth County Directors of Guidance Association, the Principals and Supervisors Association of New Jersey, the New Jersey School Counselors Association, and the Middle States Evaluation Team. She serves on a variety of subcommittees for these groups as well as does extensive volunteer work throughout her community for groups too numerous to name here.
Founding Director, The Nurturing Place
Sister Barbara is a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace who has served as the Director of The Nurturing Place since 1988. Sister Barbara has more than 40 years of administrative and teaching experience throughout New Jersey. She received her doctorate in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Rutgers University, her M.A. in Administration / Supervision from then Montclair State College, and her B.A. in English from Caldwell College. She has earned certifications from the State of New Jersey as a Chief School Administrator, Early Childhood Educator, School Business Administrator, Principal/Supervisor, and Elementary School Teacher.
Sister Rosemary Coffey, csjp
Director, St. Joseph's Home
Sister Rosemary is a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace who joined the York Street Project in 2002. Prior to coming here, she was the Director of St. Bridget's Child Development Center in Jersey City. She has 13 years experience in elementary education, 10 years in early childhood education, and 19 years in early childhood administration. Sister Rosemary earned her M.S. in Education from Brooklyn College and her B.S. in Education from Brentwood College.
Sister Harriet Hamilton, csjp
Director, St. Mary's Residence
Sister Harriet is a Sister of St. Joseph of Peace who has worked in various capacities at York Street Project since its planning years in the early 1980s. Until assuming her present position in 2004, Sister Harriet was involved with the founding of Kenmare High School, served on the original staff of The Nurturing Place, and most recently was the Executive Director of the York Street Project. She also worked for 12 years as an administrator for St. Joseph's School for the Blind and counseled troubled teens for Catholic Community Services. She earned her B.S. in Social Work from Fairleigh Dickenson University and has an honorary doctorate from New Jersey City University.
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