Our People

Organizational Structure

Our organizational chart is a visible reminder that Rochester Presbyterian Home does not follow the typical, institutional model of care. We have dismissed the hierarchy in favor of a culture of teamwork where every employee has an equally important role in our mission. As pictured below, our chart is a circle with our Elders in the center as a reminder that our focus, our mission, must always center around our Elders.

Our Care Team

Each employee plays a supportive role in our mission aspiring to give the best possible care and enabling a fulfilling way of life for our Elders. We hire staff who are not just skilled, but intuitively compassionate and kind.


Each staff member receives extensive training in delivering our unique approach to care. Employees learn about dementia and how best to care for those living with memory loss. We engage staff members in Eden Alternative retreats to help staff understand our vision for Elder Care and to begin sharing the responsibility for assuring the highest quality of life for our Elders.


Care Partners & Shahbazim

Our care partners or Shahbazim, partner with each Elder to accommodate all of his/her individual care needs while helping each resident to remain as independent as possible.

Family Care Guides

Guided by our Elders and their families, our Family Care Guides (nurse/care managers) develop wellness plans for each Elder. They ensure that staff from all disciplines work together to nurture the resident’s mind, body, and spirit. They also provide medication management, health supervision, advocacy, counseling, and support for Elders and their families.



Enrichment Guides

The way of life within each Eden family reflects the Elder’s personalities and preferences. Our enrichment guides meet with the Elders to direct the activities and outings that are most enjoyed. We encourage Elder’s extended family to become involved in the life of each residence and we engage our 25 member Service Board and volunteers in planning many special events for our Elders. See our Activities monthly and special events calendars for examples.

Chaplain

Our chaplain offers persons of all faith pastoral counseling and opportunities for spiritual discussion and worship. We host Bible study, hymn singing as well as Sunday and mid-week ecumenical services. Rosary groups and Catholic Communion Services are also offered.


Leadership Team

Chief Executive Officer

Anne Gallese

(585) 235-9100 ext. 114

anne.gallese@rph.org

Chief Financial Officer

Barbara Bennett

(585) 235-9100 ext. 125

barbara.bennett@rph.org

VP of Community Engagement

Valerie Hoak

(585) 235-9100 ext. 126

valerie.hoak@rph.org

VP of Support Services

Jerry Gullo

(585) 223-0160 ext. 107

jerry.gullo@rph.org

VP of Human Resources

Sandra DeBell

(585) 235-9100 ext. 110

sandra.debell@rph.org

Administrator at Cottage Grove

Kelley Cruise-Sheils

(585) 594-8720 ext. 113

kelley.cruise-sheils@rph.org

Administrator at Homestead

Rebecca Pontera

(585) 235-9100 ext. 111

rebecca.pontera@rph.org

Administrator at Creekstone

Robert Faiola

(585) 223-0160 ext. 400

robert.faiola@rph.org


Board of Trustees

  • Ron Norris, President
  • Andrew Kay, Vice President
  • Ann Still, Secretary
  • Jeff Steele, Treasurer
  • Karen Abbas
  • Kristine Angevine
  • Diane Denning
  • Yachica Johnson
  • Brenden Mance
  • Marie McEneaney
  • Norine Nickason
  • Carolyn Portanova
  • Janet Schumacher
  • Erick Williams
  • Anne Gallese, Ex-Officio

Foundation Board of Directors

  • Rob Brown, Chairperson
  • Edward Sigler, Treasurer
  • David Still, Secretary
  • Craig Houck, Past Chairperson
  • Ron Norris, Ex-Officio
  • Jeff Steele, Ex-Officio
  • Gary Hugunine, Advisor
  • James Memmott, Advisor
  • Megan Burke