Our Team

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Chief Executive Officer

Mary Robinson

As CEO, Mary provides leadership and, working with HFH-NYS board members, makes key decisions for the organization. She also develops relationships with key members in the affordable housing community, and works closely with Habitat for Humanity-International, elected officials, government agencies, and other Habitat State Support Organizations to develop resources for New York Habitat Affiliates.

Mary began her career teaching Political Science, and her research focused on interest groups and lobbying in American politics. She has 10 years of experience teaching at colleges and universities throughout the country.  Prior to coming to HFH-NYS, Mary worked in nonprofit development, writing grants and fundraising for large, local human service charities in the Binghamton area.

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Chief Financial Officer

Dave Morgan

Dave came to Habitat for Humanity NYS after many years of financial experience in both the non-profit and construction arenas.  He came to Habitat because he believes in giving people the opportunity to improve themselves, their families and their neighborhoods with a little help from the Habitat community.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.  He manages all financial related matters for the SSO.

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Office Manager

Carrie Tocheny

As Office Manager, Carrie ensures the office runs smoothly. Her responsibilities include book keeping, administrative support to the CEO, Affordable Housing Corporation and National Service Grants.

Prior to coming to work for HFH-NYS, Carrie worked at various other non-profits where she gained experience working in the non-profit office environment.

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Grants Administrator

Allie Bernhard

Allie worked in grant administration, specifically affordable housing grants, for a number of years prior to joining the Habitat for Humanity New York State team.  As Grants Administrator, Allie is responsible for reviewing and approving documents submitted by our affiliates, ensuring contract terms and agency guidelines are adhered to, updating our document database, preparing grant reports, and assisting our CEO in grant application preparation and submission. Allie also has extensive experience working in various non-profits serving low income and homeless communities in Albany and Rensselaer Counties.

Allie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Human Services from SUNY New Paltz.

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Director of Communications

Robbie Smolinsky

A life-long resident of upstate New York, Robbie works to support the marketing efforts of New York State Habitat affiliates and develop strategies for the continued growth of the Habitat brand across the region.

Robbie graduated from Binghamton University and brings years of professional experience as the marketing lead and tech specialist across various business sectors, from smaller non-profit organizations, to higher education, and corporate settings.

Board of Directors

Chair
Diane Brown, Community Foundation for South Central NY

Vice-Chair
Scott Sydelnik, Davidson Fink Attorneys at Law and Flower City Habitat for Humanity

Treasurer
James Wyatt, Visions Federal Credit Union

Secretary
Andrew Castine, Real Estate Broker

Directors
Emily Barrett, Chemung County HFH
Sarah Bruce, Syracuse HFH
Mike Decker, Management Mortgage
Karen Derksen, NBT Bank
Barbara Dunn, Morris Habitat for Humanity
Kristina Persaud, Advanced Energy United
Moses Seuram, NYS Association of Realtors
Jaylene Smith-Kilner, HFH of Genesee County
Philip Swetz, M&T Bank