Our Mission
The mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation is to build resources to support the congregation, its ministries, and other like-minded organizations. While the fundamental work of the SSJ Mission & Ministries Foundation is fundraising, its ultimate purpose is to unite with community members to advance the SSJ mission and continue responding to the ever-changing needs of the era and area for generations to come.
Our Vision
Our Board of Trustees
* Ex Officio (with voice and vote)
Chair
James Bird
CEO, Boys & Girls Club – Youngstown-Warren areas
Vice Chair
Meghan Fuhrman
Science Department MedPath Coordinator, Cathedral Prep
Secretary / Treasurer
Brittany Taylor
Principal, HBKS Wealth Advisors
Dr. Chris Clark
President/CEO, AHN Saint Vincent
Eric Consiglio
President, Loesel-Schaaf Insurance Co.
Hon. Ernest DiSantis Jr.
Retired, President Judge of the Erie County Court of Common Pleas
Sister Mary Drexler*
Sister Mary Herrmann
Sisters of St. Joseph of NWPA
William Hilbert, Jr.
President, Reddog Industries
Adrienne (Kloecker) Kalivoda
Supervisor, Kloecker-Bailey Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
Joseph E. Kloecker
Sister Phyllis McCracken*
Leadership, Sisters of St. Joseph of NWPA
Tina Mengine
CEO, Erie County Redevelopment Authority
Sister Carol Morehouse*
Leadership, Sisters of St. Joseph of NWPA
Stephanie Powers
Senior Advisor, Public Policy & Partnerships at the Council on Foundations
Deb Seng (Agregee)
Social Justice Coordinator and Director of Sister Services, Sisters of St. Joseph of NWPA
Cindy Stone
Lisa Campagne Winschel
Advocate
Our Staff
Almitra “Almi” serves as executive director of the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. Almi oversees all aspects of the Foundation, including strategy, management and execution of all fundraising, development and grant administration working closely with SSJ leadership and the SSJMMF Board of Trustees.
Prior to joining the SSJMMF:
- Gannon University, director of stewardship and planned giving, campaign director, mission advancement officer, and associate vice president
- Erie Playhouse, executive director
- VMA faculty member, director of development, and musical director
- Villa Maria Academy ’81
- Gannon University ’85 BS ’17 MA
Cathy serves as chief vision officer of the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. Cathy is responsible for raising major gifts and documenting estate gifts.
Prior to joining the SSJMMF:
- Gannon University, director of alumni services and director of development
- Erie Day School, Development Coordinator
- Hamot Medical Center, registered nurse, head nurse, nursing supervisor
- 1977 BA degree in General Sciences, Hiram College
- 1977 BS degree in Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University
Carol serves as development coordinator and database administrator of the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. Carol is responsible for all facets of the database and gift recording; also, research and special event planning and execution.
Prior to joining the SSJMMF:
- SSJ Communication/Development Coordinator/Database Administrator
- SSJ Program Quality of Life Director
- SSJ development assistant
- St. Vincent Health Center, secretary, foundation
Carleen serves as account for the Sisters of St. Joseph Mission & Ministries Foundation. Carleen is responsible for finances for the Foundation, St. James Haven, St. Patrick’s Haven, Associates, Heritage apartments; also, assists SSJ Finance Office.
Prior to joining the SSJMMF:
- St. Vincent Health Center, finance office
