SCO News
Suzette Gordon
February 23, 2018 /
Suzette Gordon was appointed President & CEO of SCO Family of Services in July 2023. In this role, she assumes oversight of the agency’s extensive continuum of residential and community-based child welfare, early childhood, youth development, family support, special needs, and homeless services. Suzette joined SCO in January 2019 as…
Read MoreKaren I. Abreu-Rosano
February 23, 2018 /
Karen Abreu-Rosano was appointed Chief Program Officer in July 2023, managing a diverse portfolio of SCO’s programming including Community Health and Wellness Services, Education and Community Services, Family Permanency and Support Services, and the development and management of the 29-I Health Facility. Karen has been a rising star at SCO…
Read MoreRasheed Frazier
May 8, 2023 /
Rasheed Frazier, LMSW, was appointed Chief Program Officer in April 2024, overseeing an extensive portfolio of SCO’s programming including Residential and Youth Justice Services, Housing Services, and Services for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. A hands-on, solution-oriented innovator, Rasheed has been in an upward trajectory at SCO since joining the organization…
Read MoreRebecca Lukeman
September 28, 2020 /
Rebecca Lukeman is the Chief Human Resources Officer at SCO Family of Services, the region’s largest provider of essential human services, where she oversees all Human Resources initiatives, including recruitment, benefits, compensation, engagement, and evaluation of the agency’s workforce. Since joining the agency in 2014, Rebecca has taken on leadership…
Read MoreHelen O’Reilly
April 15, 2024 /
Helen O’Reilly was appointed SCO’s Chief Legal Officer in April 2024, where she represents SCO in all legal matters, provides legal guidance to the President, Executive Council, and staff, and acts in an advisory capacity on major projects. As Chief Legal Counsel, Helen leads SCO’s in-house legal services department, reviews…
Read MoreLisa Sammon
March 1, 2018 /
Lisa Sammon oversees SCO’s financial and accounting functions. Lisa was appointed Chief Financial Officer in November 2023, having served as the Interim CFO since December 2022, heading the agency’s Accounting, Treasury, Consumer Banking, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes. Previously, she held the role of Vice President, Accounting & Financial…
Read MoreTracey Ulcena
November 30, 2023 /
Tracey Ulcena was named Chief of Staff in November 2023. In this role, Tracey is responsible for translating organization-wide strategic projects and initiatives into action. She directly supports the CEO and the broader Executive Team, sets strategic priorities, and creates and maintains cross-departmental relationships to enable leadership success. Tracey joined…
Read MoreAnansa Bagot
March 1, 2018 /
Anansa Bagot was named Vice President of Education and Community Services in November 2023, after serving for four months as the Interim VP. In this role, Anansa oversees SCO’s continuum of Early Childhood services, which includes Early Childhood Education Centers, Home-Visiting Programs, Early Learn and Early Head Start programs, and…
Read MoreKimberly Bargfrede
September 28, 2021 /
Kimberly Bargfrede was appointed Vice President, Residential and Youth Justice Services in 2024, managing a portfolio of programs that serve adolescents, young adults, and their families. Kim oversees group living for young mothers, LGBTQ youth, court-involved youth, youth with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, evidence-based preventive services for adolescents…
Read MoreChristina Calabrese
March 1, 2018 /
Christina Calabrese oversees the training and professional development needs of SCO’s diverse employee base. As Vice President, Center for Professional Development she is responsible for developing methods to build capacity and competency of staff; create professional development opportunities; ensure compliance with training requirements of regulatory agencies, and coordinate a training…
Read MoreRandy Daley
May 8, 2023 /
Randy Daley, Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting, oversees the main Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Reporting functions of SCO’s Finance Department. He manages the coordination of the monthly closings, preparation of monthly financial statements, and ensures that program billings are submitted and collected in a timely manner. He is also…
Read MoreTara Drennen
January 23, 2023 /
Tara Drennen was appointed SCO’s Chief Information Officer in January 2023. In this role, Tara sets and executes SCO’s IT strategy across the agency, overseeing enterprise-wide technology implementations, applications, cybersecurity, server and device management, infrastructure services, and end-user technology support. A hands-on leader with over 20 years of experience, Tara…
Read MoreLeslie Johnson
June 25, 2018 /
Leslie Johnson provides leadership and supervision of the marketing and communications functions of the agency, and leads the team responsible for ‘telling our story’ to SCO’s varied constituents including the public, media, elected officials, donors, trustees, staff, and clients. Leslie’s portfolio encompasses internal and external messaging, media relations, branding, digital…
Read MoreJessica Hanlon
December 22, 2022 /
Jessica Hanlon, a seasoned attorney with 30 years of experience in civil litigation and nonprofit law, is SCO’s Associate Counsel and Vice President of Legal Services. Jessica joined SCO in 2016 in the role of Legal Services Manager within the agency’s Business Operations department. In 2019, she was named Associate…
Read MoreLori Hannibal
May 8, 2023 /
Lori Hannibal oversees SCO’s health and wellness portfolio of programs, providing expertise and vision while promoting collaboration and fiscal responsibility. Her team of health professionals provide Care Management, Behavioral Health, and Substance Use supports to meet the needs of those we serve – at home, in the community, in residential…
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