Our Team
Our team is comprised of a diverse group of people from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds, but the one thing they all have in common is their dedication and passion for DOROT’s mission to alleviate social isolation and loneliness.

Senior Staff

Mark Meridy
Executive Director
Mark has been the Executive Director of DOROT since 2009 and is responsible for the overall leadership, management, resource development, and strategic positioning of the organization. As a leader in the field, Mark was recognized as one of the “2024 Nonprofit Power Players” by Politics NY and as a “Nonprofit Trailblazer” by City & State Magazine. […]

Ali Hodin Baier
Chief Program Officer
After joining DOROT in 2015 as Associate Executive Director for Programs, Volunteer Management, and Evaluation, Ali became the agency’s first Chief Program Officer in 2017. In this role, Ali directs the vision and execution of our programming, which includes direct and supportive services, social connections programming, volunteer visiting, and external partnerships. She has worked in […]

Dorothy Hellmer
Chief Financial Officer
Dorothy joined DOROT in 1992. As CFO, she oversees the Finance, Information Technology, and Building Operations teams. Her responsibilities in the Finance area include budgeting, investments, forecasting, insurance, and working with DOROT’s Finance, Audit, and Investment committees providing them with information to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Under her leadership, systems within the IT department are […]

Jenny Notis Lyss
Chief Advancement Officer
Jenny joined DOROT in 2022 as the Chief Advancement Officer where she leads the Development, Foundation Relations, and Marketing & Communications teams responsible for all fundraising efforts and increasing awareness of DOROT’s programs all with the goal of supporting our mission. With extensive experience as a strategic development consultant, Jenny has worked with organizations including […]

Linda Paul
Chief People & Culture Officer
Linda joined DOROT in 2023 as our first Chief People and Culture Officer, which was her entry into the nonprofit sector. She is responsible for spearheading the development and overall management of DOROT’s human resources strategy, which includes strategic visioning of human resources operations, talent acquisition, employee engagement, career development, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, […]

Judith Turner
Senior Program Officer, Volunteer Services and Intergenerational Program Engagement
Judith joined DOROT in 2001. She oversees a diverse program portfolio, engaging approximately 7,000 volunteers and 200 community partners annually to meet the evolving needs of older adults. Judith drives innovation and growth, establishing educational pedagogy and best practices in intergenerational programming. Additionally, she represents DOROT within the intergenerational and volunteer communities, building strategic partnerships […]

Julia Kessler-Hollar, LMSW
Senior Program Officer, Supportive Services
Julia joined DOROT in 2023. She oversees an array of programs and services, including: Friendly Visiting, Information and Referral, Kosher Meals at Home, Synagogue Partnerships, outreach activities, as well as our social workers’ in-home visits with older adults to discuss DOROT programs and other needs to help them age safely in place. Prior to that, […]

Lorraine Novack
Regional Director, DOROT Westchester
Lorraine joined DOROT in 2018 as the Director of Connect Through Tech, charged with developing DOROT’s first curriculum-based Tech Coaching program and dedicated volunteer training, among other initiatives. In 2022, she was promoted to Regional Director of DOROT Westchester, our satellite office that fosters a caring and connected community of older adults, volunteers, donors, partners, […]
Directors
Amy Stein-Milford
Director, Onsite and Special Programming
Amy Wald
Director, Volunteer Services
Andrea Glick
Director, Marketing and Communications
Cindy Derrow
Director, Foundation and Corporate Giving
Dganit Tal-Slor
Director, Constituent and Community Services
Faith Berland
Controller
Mary O’Shaughnessy
Director of Information Technology
Shai Rosenfeld
Director, Intergenerational Program Engagement
Sindy Lugerner
Director of Development

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