Hornell Area Concern for Youth Staff
Executive Director's Statement
I am most thankful to our volunteers who are willing to share their special talents with us for a time and get to know our agency’s mission, kids and staff. I feel all of the above benefit from these relationships. To help us make the most of your volunteer experience, try to think ahead of time what you would like to get out of it. For example, is it to learn what a youth prevention agency does? Is it to connect with a few kids and help them out? Is it to help by sharing your talents? Is it to help the agency by pitching in with chores, copying, cleaning, and organization while you are learning about this? Is it to help fundraise with a group? Any of these or a combination of them or even your own idea is great. If you communicate that to us, it will help us help you achieve your own outcomes.
Staff Members
Lita
- Executive Director
Lisa
- Director of Prevention
Ashley - Substance Abuse Prevention Educator
James - Youth Development Educator
Jerry - Activities Supervisor Trainee
Sierra - Intern
Special Projects Coordinator:
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LITA
My name is Lita, and I am the Executive Director at Hornell Area Concern For Youth.
I received a Bachelor’s degree from Alfred State College in Human Services Management. I have been employed with Hornell Area Concern for Youth since 2015 .
In 2020 I received the Gary S Pruyn Youth Service Worker Award.
Lita can be contacted at 607-324-0808
"Empower the youth with skills today, and will build a better world tomorrow".
LISA
Lisa is the Director of Prevention for Hornell Area Concern for Youth. In addition to having a Bachelor’s Degree from S.U.N.Y. Potsdam, she is also a NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services CPP, or Credentialed Prevention Professional, a credential she has held since October of 2000. Regular duties include, but are not limited to, conducting prevention education classes at local high schools, overseeing the agency’s Prevention Counseling Program, providing counseling and Teen Intervene services, and supervising the Canisteo Valley Youth Center. July 2024 will mark thirty-four years of employment with the agency.
ASHLEY
My name is Ashley, and I am the Prevention Educator here at Hornell Area Concern for Youth. I am currently enrolled in the West Governors University Elementary and Special Education Dual-Licensure Program. In addition to providing education in the schools, I also supervise at both the Hornell Youth Center and the Canisteo Valley Youth Center, where we strive to create a positive, fun and safe environment for all.
JAMES
James is the Youth Development Educator at Hornell Area Concern for Youth. I hold a bachelor's degree in Psychology with a focus in counseling and child development from Mansfield University. I completed my internship here at the center. I have achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, where I assisted and led projects that benefit the Hornell area, such as improving the state of the Hornell Pet Cemetery. I feel this position is another way to give back to the Hornell community.
JERRY
My name is Jerry, and I am the Activities Supervisor Trainee. I previously was serving people who have disabilities. Before I came to the concern for youth I was working with people that have disabilities. Working here has given me an understanding of other people's daily experience and how all people can get second chances.