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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.
Sister Joan Repka, SC
Principal/Director, Kenmare High School
Sister Joan is a Sister of Charity and a native of Jersey City. She has her certification as a Principal Supervisor and more than 35 years of experience in education and administration. Sister Joan joined the Kenmare staff as Assistant Principal in 2004 and became the Principal in 2005. Her previous roles include serving in myriad roles at the Academy of St. Aloysius for more than 25 years, as Principal for the last eight, then running the Seton Center, a multi-faceted social service provider in Jersey City for 10 years. Sister Joan earned her M.A. in Social Studies from Montclair University and B.A. in History from the College of St. Elizabeth.
Sister Barbara Moran, csjp, Ed.D.
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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