Who We Are
Croton Caring began in 1981. What started with a small group of individuals, committed to helping Croton neighbors in need, has grown into a network of dedicated volunteers, supportive local businesses and community organizations. This past year, with the help of donations, sponsors and volunteers, Croton Caring was able to assist more than 500 community members.
Donna Baker
Executive Director
I was born and raised in Croton, it's my hometown. I've been a litigation/trial paralegal for an international law firm in NYC for 29 years and counting. I began volunteering with Croton Caring in 2018 before becoming Interim Executive Director in March 2022 and Executive Director in June 2022. I'm honored to be able to serve my hometown and be a part of this amazing community again.
Daniel Boglioli
Treasurer
Dan is an in-house attorney for a telecommunications company. He has lived in Croton with his wife and daughter since 2004. His daughter first volunteered with Croton Caring in 2011, asking Dan if they could get more involved. Dan joined the Board as the Treasurer in 2017.
Nancy Squire
President
Nancy was an operations manager for a video production facility in NYC. She and her husband moved to Croton in 1981 and raised three kids here. Nancy joined the Board in July 2019 and became President in 2021.
Alana Jessie
Vice President
Alana and her husband own and operate an Insurance Agency in Croton. They have lived and raised their daughter here since early 2000s. She started helping with the preparation and delivery of holiday food baskets and joined the Board in 2019.
Grace Bender
Secretary
Grace is a client executive for a large global consulting firm. She has lived in Croton with her husband and daughter for 11 years. Grace has been volunteering with Croton Caring since 2016, and joined the Board as the Secretary in September 2017.
Debi Braddick
Board Member
Debi is on the Village Recreation Advisory Committee and executive board member of Croton Community Coalition. She and her husband live in Croton and raised their family here. Debi joined the Board in 2018.
Mary Gilligan
Board Member
Mary served as a Production Administrator at Reader’s Digest for 15 years. She has lived in Croton for over 80 years and raised her family here. Mary has been volunteering with Croton Caring since 1996. Mary joined the board in July of 2018.
Emily Boglioli
Board Member
Emily is currently in administration for a home for children with severe medical needs. She has lived in Croton with her husband and daughter since 2004, and has volunteered since 2011. Emily joined the Board in 2015.
Rhonda Schonfeld
Board Member
Rhonda is a fundraising and marketing professional, currently working in the nonprofit sector. She has lived in Croton since 1989, raising her two children. Rhonda joined the Board in 2019.
Phil Spagnoli
Board Member
Phil worked in finance before purchasing a construction and development company. He grew up in Croton and moved back in 2004. He, along with his family, has volunteered with Croton Caring and joined the board in 2018.
Phil Spagnoli
Board Member
Rebecca worked in cable television, elementary education and is currently an administrator for a construction and development company. She, along with her family, has volunteered with Croton Caring and joined the board in 2018.
Lauren Scollins
Board Member
Lauren is the Principal of Blue Mountain Middle School and formerly worked in the Croton School system. As a Croton native, she and her siblings along with her grandparents served as volunteers over the years. Lauren joined the Board in 2020.
Molly Lemeris
Board Member
Molly worked as a human resource management professional. She and her husband moved to Croton in 1989 to raise their children. Molly joined the Board in 2020.
Steve Baranowski
Committee Member
Steven works in foster care and adoption for several private providers. He has lived in Croton with his wife and their two daughters for over 25 years. Steven and his family have been regular volunteers leading to Steven joining the team in 2022.
Renee Marengo
Committee Member
Renee works in the Accounting Department at an Insurance Broker. She and her husband have lived in Croton since 1999 and raised their son here. She started volunteering for Croton Caring during COVID when she recognized there were so many in need.
Paige Nesis
Committee Member
Paige is an executive at a large financial services firm. She has lived in Croton since 2017 with 2 children in the Croton school system. Paige has been volunteering with her children since moving to the area. She is thrilled to be part of the team since 2022.
Laurie Spinello
Committee Member
Laurie has lived in Croton since 1995 and is raising a large blended family here with her fianceé. Her grandfather told her as a child that wherever you live, always give back to your community by volunteering. Laurie has been doing that with Croton Caring since 2022.
Madelyn Boglioli
Student Director
Maddie is a Senior at CHHS and plays varsity soccer. She has been volunteering for Croton Caring since she was seven years old and her passion for volunteering is the reason her parents are so involved.
Nicholas Godek
Student Director
Nick is a Senior at CHHS and plays baseball. He is very involved in the school including being the President of the Student Faculty Congress. Nick is very involved with his community, both in the school and throughout Croton.
Jennifer Sun
Student Director
Jenny is a Sophomore at CHHS.
