SCO News

Randy Daley

March 28, 2020 /

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…

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Tara Drennen

March 27, 2020 /

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…

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Jessica Hanlon

March 26, 2020 /

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…

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Lori Hannibal

March 25, 2020 /

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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Juliette McKenna

March 24, 2020 /

Juliette McKenna joined SCO Family of Services in October 2022 as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Juliette leads the agency’s fundraising efforts, with a focus on securing and expanding funding opportunities to advance SCO’s mission. She provides strategic and operational leadership of the Development Department, overseeing individual, foundation, and…

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Jennifer Mercedes

March 23, 2020 /

Jennifer Mercedes is SCO’s Vice President of Facilities and Business Operations. In this role, Jennifer leads the management of SCO’s complex portfolio of residential and commercial properties across New York City and Long Island. She oversees capital project delivery, property acquisitions and leasing, and ensures our facilities are optimized, safe,…

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Leslie Johnson

March 22, 2020 /

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…

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Doug O’Dell

March 21, 2020 /

Douglas O’Dell is an Executive Consultant at SCO Family of Services where he supports the agency as a senior advisor to the CEO and the Board of Directors and provides ongoing counsel and guidance to the Chief Program Officers. A widely respected expert in the field of services to vulnerable…

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Samantha Sutfin-Gray

March 20, 2020 /

Samantha Sutfin-Gray joined SCO in September 2019 overseeing the agency’s Performance and Quality Department. Sam also has overall responsibility for the agency’s accreditation processes involving both COA and Praesidium. In November 2023, Sam’s portfolio was expanded to include oversight of SCO’s Compliance Department. She is SCO’s Chief Compliance Officer and…

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Mike Spivey

March 19, 2020 /

In June 2025, SCO appointed Mike Spivey as Vice President of Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services (I/DD), following his tenure as Interim Vice President since December 2024. In this role, Mike leads a comprehensive portfolio of residential and community-based programs under the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), supporting…

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37%

of the participants of our Young Adult Workforce Program on Rikers Island received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate upon transitioning into the community, 28% were enrolled in an education program

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