Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Rikki Nawotka-Ace, LMSW as senior director. In her new role, Nawotka-Ace will join the program operations team and oversee Catholic Charities’ resettlement programming, including the immigration and refugee assistance program. “Rikki’s energy, leadership, and expertise will strengthen our commitment to the people and communities…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Charles Hayes its chief development officer. In his new role, Hayes will be responsible for strategic leadership and planning for long-term support for Catholic Charities through the execution of year-round annual and major gift advancement programs, including the annual Appeal. “Chuck’s skills in relationship…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the promotion of Melanie Ricketts to senior director of stability and connectedness. She most recently served as district director of Chautauqua County. In her new role, Ricketts will have a primary focus on programming to strengthen individual and family stability and connectedness, particularly in…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has appointed Jim Lowe and Andrew Yates, PMP to program administrators. Lowe will oversee Workforce Development and Education, and Yates will oversee the Immigration and Refugee Assistance program. “Congratulations to Jim on his well-deserved promotion, and welcome Andrew to t he Catholic Charities team,” said Deacon…
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has named Molly (Anderson) Oliver its chief operating officer. In her new role, Oliver will be responsible for managing the operations of an array of human service programs across dozens of Western New York locations. She will work with the team of more than 350 high-performing…

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced the members of its Appeal 2022 leadership team which include Thomas Beecher, Jr. and Nancy Nielsen, M.D., Ph.D. as general chairs, Adam Sumlin, Ph.D. as vice chair, Kevin Gannon as parish division chair, Kevin Brayer and Daniel Mecca as corporate division chairs, and Laurie…

Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced two leadership appointments within its organization, Deneb Pirrone as corporate compliance and quality officer, and Ryan Undercoffer as senior director. “We are excited to welcome Deneb and Ryan to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the impact they will have on our organization,” said…

Catholic Charities of Buffalo announced Maria Eliza “Apple” Domingo has been named director of immigration and refugee assistance program and Brandon Thurman as director of workforce and education services. “We are grateful to welcome Apple and Brandon to the Catholic Charities team and look forward to the leadership and extensive experiences…

Catholic Charities of Buffalo has elected Joseph Emminger and Esmeralda Sierra to its Board of Trustees. Emminger is supervisor for the Town of Tonawanda and is president and senior partner of Emminger, Newton, Pigeon & Magyar, Inc. Sierra is a community volunteer. “Joe and Esmeralda each bring decades of leadership…

by Nancy Steves Wed, Jul 17th 2019 03:00 pm Catholic Charities of Buffalo announces the recent appointment of Amanda Mallwitz to a leadership role in its Care Coordination Services. Mallwitz has been named Supervisor of Project HOPE, overseeing the staff and services provided…