For more information on our nonprofit, clothing help or the food insecurity blog please call or text: (315) 399-6602
For more information on our nonprofit, clothing help or the food insecurity blog please call or text: (315) 399-6602
Founder
Sheila Dion
Sheila Dion is the founder of Erin’s Angels. She is passionate about spreading awareness about food insecurity. Her professional career includes marketing for various companies in CNY. She owns her own marketing business called Small Town Girl Marketing. She is a graduate of Leadership Oswego County, and Dale Carnegie. She was inspired to start a charity in Phoenix after experiencing first hand the hunger issues when she worked for the district. She believes that when people come together to share their time, talent and resources they can build stronger communities, so she started a networking for good event that meets four times a year. Oswego Women Lead’s mission is to give back to the community. Sheila believes that networking is not just about what we can do for ourselves, but about how we are able to better the lives of the people around us. She is an avid volunteer in her community, serving on various boards and is the Central New York Business Journal's 2019 Non-Profit Award winner for Board Leadership. She has three sons. Thomas is a crew chief in the U.S. Air National Guard, Michael graduated from Alfred State College for Electrical Technology, and Johnathan attends Daemen University and is studying for his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Board President
Candy Herbert, MS, LMSW, CASAC-Master Counselor, Director of Operations at Farnham Family Services
Candy earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Atlantic Union College, a master’s degree in Human Services from Capella University, and a master’s degree in Social Work from Syracuse University. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Master Counselor, and a Certified Prevention Professional. Candy has served in multiple leadership roles at Farnham Family Services since Dec. 2018. She has over 30 years’ experience working in the mental health and addiction field, 14 of those years as an administrator and director. She worked with youth and their families in the Home and Community Based Services Waiver program, children, and youth community residence, as well as with adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use diagnosis. Candy serves on multiple committees in Oswego County including, substance use disorder and Recovery workforce, Pulaski Community Taskforce, Oswego County Runaway and Homeless Advisory Committee, Alcohol and Other Drug Committee at SUNY Oswego, Safe Harbor, OCO SCORE Workforce, etc. You can email Candy by clicking on her picture.
Board members
Connie DeShaies- VP
Erica Ward- Secretary
Erica Ward- Secretary
Connie has been involved with Erin's Angels since it's conception in May of 2017. She is a teacher's aide at Maroun Elementary and has seen first hand the need for our organization and the impact in makes. Connie schedules the volunteers who pack the bags every week and helps Linda Bulgrien with meal planning.. Connie has a dual major in Management and Computer Science from Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, and an MBA from Oswego State. She worked as a Software Test Engineer for Martin Marietta and then General Electric before staying home to raise her sons. She has been the President and/or Treasurer for local organizations including the Phoenix Community Nursery School, the Elm Street (MAM) PFO (PTA), the EJD PTO, and the Phoenix Band and Colorguard Boosters. She has also been active with the Phoenix Chorus and Drama Boosters and the Sports Boosters, and is currently the Librarian for the Phoenix Community Band.
Connie is originally from St. Mary’s PA. She and her husband Tim have two grown sons and have lived in Phoenix for over 30 years.
Erica Ward- Secretary
Erica Ward- Secretary
Erica Ward- Secretary
Erica joins our board as a graduate of Phoenix Central Schools Class of 2003. She then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Buffalo State College as well as her Family Development Credentials from the University of Connecticut. Upon returning to Oswego County Erica has dedicated over 10 years to serving members of Oswego County through non-profit work and has provided traditional and non-traditional outreach services to youth in the county for 9 of those years. Erica is currently working for the Research Foundation at SUNY ESF where initiation, funding and management of all SUNY ESF research activity begins. Erica, with her Husband Dan and 3 children reside in the Phoenix community. Erica has served in the role of Secretary for the board since 2020 and has been working within the board to utilize her strengths, best practices, and enthusiasm towards fighting food insecurity in this community.
Barb Stone- Treasurer
Erica Ward- Secretary
Barb Stone- Treasurer
For more than 25 years, Barb has worked in senior leadership positions in various types of manufacturing in Central New York after receiving her MBA in Operations and Finance from Syracuse University. During this time, she has always been actively involved in the community sitting on various boards and working hands on with many not-for-profit organizations.
Although she achieved her career initiatives, there was always something tugging at her heart to be able to help individuals reach their potential. Being a life-long learner, Barb continued her personal growth in resilience, positive psychology and furthered her coach training. This led Barb to becoming a certified Leadership Development Coach to help individuals in their personal and professional lives gain clarity and life tools to fully live to their potential.. Thus, in 2018 Build Your Path LLC was born…
In addition to coaching, Barb does speaking and training engagements on leadership and positivity for organizations.
Jim Graham
Jackie Flint- Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Jackie Flint- Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Jim is a lifelong resident of Phoenix with two children in the district. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science and attained his Masters of Special Education from Lemoyne. He works as a Special Education Teacher and coach at Hannibal High School. Jim is also a member of the PCSD School board. In his spare time he
Jim is a lifelong resident of Phoenix with two children in the district. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a Bachelor of Science and attained his Masters of Special Education from Lemoyne. He works as a Special Education Teacher and coach at Hannibal High School. Jim is also a member of the PCSD School board. In his spare time he loves to be active with his family and has traveled to almost 30 countries!
Jackie Flint- Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Jackie Flint- Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Jackie Flint- Chair of the Fundraising Committee
Jackie Flint has been on the Board of Directors for Erin's Angel's since inception and is currently Chair Person for Erin’s Angels fundraising committee. She was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Product Management at The Hartford Insurance Group where she has worked full time for 34 years.
Jackie grew up in San Francisco, Calif
Jackie Flint has been on the Board of Directors for Erin's Angel's since inception and is currently Chair Person for Erin’s Angels fundraising committee. She was recently promoted to Assistant Director of Product Management at The Hartford Insurance Group where she has worked full time for 34 years.
Jackie grew up in San Francisco, California before planting roots in Central New York in 1986. Jackie lived in Phoenix, NY for more than 20 years before moving to Hannibal, NY after marrying her husband Jamie in 2014. They have raised their 4 children and are recent empty nesters!
Jackie was actively involved in her children’s activities growing up including The Boy Scouts of America, where her son Luke earned the rank of Eagle Scout, as well as coaching for the Phoenix Pop Warner Cheerleading program for several years. She also took great pride in sharing her passion for Erin’s Angels with her children and looks forward to continuing this tradition with her granddaughter Aurora.
Erin’s Angels means a lot to Jackie personally. Food insecurity has touched her life both as a child who experienced lean times growing up as well as the precious time she spent with Erin. While there is nothing we can do to change the past, we can do something to help today and in the future. Breaking the cycle of poverty and food insecurity for the little people in our community. For these reasons, she continues to work in this role with an organization committed to filling this much needed gap in our community.
Jennifer Dubovik
Jennifer Dubovik
Jennifer Dubovik
Jen has been on the Board of Directors for Erin's Angels since its inception and serves on the fundraising, strategic planning, and scholarships committees. Jen grew up in Marathon, NY, and went to college in Binghamton for Radiologic Technology. She then went on to SUNY Upstate in Syracuse for Nuclear Medicine Technology. She is employed
Jen has been on the Board of Directors for Erin's Angels since its inception and serves on the fundraising, strategic planning, and scholarships committees. Jen grew up in Marathon, NY, and went to college in Binghamton for Radiologic Technology. She then went on to SUNY Upstate in Syracuse for Nuclear Medicine Technology. She is employed as a PET/CT technologist for Crouse Radiology Associates at HOACNY. Her husband Dan has played a vital role in supporting Erin's Angels and shares in her commitment to the program. Their 4 children and 2 grandchildren live in Denver, Schenectady, Camillus and Boston. They are all Phoenix School alumni. In her free time, she enjoys visiting family, traveling and landscaping.
Lisa Woodard
Jennifer Dubovik
Jennifer Dubovik
Lisa is a native of Phoenix and graduated from JCB in 1987.
She is special education TA for OCM BOCES and is certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. She has two children Michaela and Noah and three granddaughters Nevaeh, Mila & Bella.
In her free time, she loves to create beautiful, one of a kind crafts.
Community Advocate & Grant Writer
Ashlee Thatcher- Community Advocate
Ashlee Thatcher- Community Advocate
Ashlee Thatcher- Community Advocate
Ashlee Thatcher lives in Phoenix and has her masters in social work from Ohio State University. She has held her social work license through Ohio for 12 years and currently works in the community social work field specializing in helping low income individuals access grants and benefits to assist them in maintaining/finding housing as wel
Ashlee Thatcher lives in Phoenix and has her masters in social work from Ohio State University. She has held her social work license through Ohio for 12 years and currently works in the community social work field specializing in helping low income individuals access grants and benefits to assist them in maintaining/finding housing as well as system navigation. Her hope with Erin’s Angels is to assist families in need with knowledge on how to find/apply for assistance and learn to navigate systems they may not be familiar with. If you need help with HEAP, SNAP, Housing or anything of that nature, please reach out to Ashlee for help!
Sandy McDermott- Grant Writer
Ashlee Thatcher- Community Advocate
Ashlee Thatcher- Community Advocate
Sandy grew up in the Albany, New York area and graduated from the State University of New York at Albany and Albany Law School of Union University. Sandy is a Partner at Hinman Straub, P.C., and specializes in representing insurance companies in insurance regulatory and compliance matters. Earlier in her legal career, Sandy was Chief Coun
Sandy grew up in the Albany, New York area and graduated from the State University of New York at Albany and Albany Law School of Union University. Sandy is a Partner at Hinman Straub, P.C., and specializes in representing insurance companies in insurance regulatory and compliance matters. Earlier in her legal career, Sandy was Chief Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Directors of American General Life Insurance Company of New York.
Sandy is 30-year resident of Baldwinsville and is the mother of three adult daughters who all attended Baldwinsville public schools. She is a communicant of St Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church and sings in the Church choir. Sandy recently joined the Baldwinsville Rotary Club and is involved in many Rotary activities, including the Baldwinsville Backpack Program. Sandy’s interest in the Baldwinsville Backpack Program led her to investigate other programs that are designed to provide food to children in need, and she quickly learned about the significant contributions that Erin’s Angels is making in this regard. Sandy is thrilled to join the Board of Directors of Erin’s Angels and hopes to use some of her writing and analytical skills to assist the organization in any way that she can.
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