David Gaskin
President and CEO
David Gaskin joined Seamen’s Society for Children and Families as President and CEO in 2017. David brings a unique blend of corporate and nonprofit leadership experience to the role. His background in the…
Philip Zweiger
Chief Financial Officer
Philip Zweiger is the Chief Financial Officer for Seamen’s Society for Children and Families. Since joining us in August 2019, he has provided leadership and oversight for the accounting, treasury, budgeting, human…
Dan Barckhaus
Senior Vice President of Programs
Dan Barckhaus rejoined Seamen’s Society for Children and Families in 2019, where he first began his career 15 years earlier. He serves as Senior Vice President of Programs and leads the….
Teresa Cirelli
Chief Development Officer
Teresa leads all fundraising initiatives for the agency working closely with donors, businesses, community leaders and institutions to advance and support the mission of Seamen’s Society. Teresa was previously…
Karen DeGraaf-Faust
Director of Quality Assurance/ Quality Improvement – Compliance and Ethics Officer
Karen DeGraaf joined Seamen’s Society for Children and Families in March 2022. Karen is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the…
Richard Larson
Associate Vice President of Community Services
Richard Larson has worked in social services in the New York City area for over 30 years. He began his career at Covenant House working with runaway and homeless youth. While there he earned his…
Mary Ponte
Chief Administrative Officer
Mary Ponte is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Seamen’s Society for Children and Families. With over twenty years of experience in office management, marketing, healthcare compliance…
Joseph Rodriquez
Chief Information Technology Officer – HIPAA Security Officer
Joseph Rodriquez serves as the Chief Information Technology Officer (CITO) and HIPAA Security Officer for Seamen’s Society for Children and Families. In this role, he oversees the agency’s…
Darcie Velazquez
Director of Human Resources
With a career spanning both nonprofit and for-profit sectors, Darcie brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to people-centered leadership. She has held key HR leadership roles at respected nonprofit…
