St. Mary's Leadership Team
The experts leading our agency to meet its missionCharles A. Montorio – Archer, PhD., ESQ., MPA
CEO
cmontorio-archer@smhfc.org
Lauren Utschig
COO
lutschig@smhfc.org
William Petit
CFO
wpetit@smhfc.org
Sharron Costello
Human Resources Director
scostello@smhfc.org
Christina Jagolinzer
Director of Advancement
cjagolinzer@smhfc.org
Eric McDuffee
Director of Technology
emcduffee@smhfc.org
Dr. Steven Bonauto
Medical Director
drbonauto@smhfc.org
Mike Burgess
Residential Program Manager
mburgess@smhfc.org
Adeana Dunston
School Support Services Coordinator
adunston@smhfc.org
Nicole Froment
Director of Nursing
nfroment@smhfc.org
Diane Long
School Administrator
dlong@smhfc.org
Brianna (McShane) Narodowy, LICSW, C.G.S Clinical Director, Residential Services
bmcshane@smhfc.org
Michael Paiva
Facilities Manager
mpaiva@smhfc.org
Melissa Santoro, LICSW
Director, Outpatient Services
msantoro@smhfc.org
Cass Sierra-Patev
CQI Manager and Compliance Officer
csierra-patev@smhfc.org
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Mike Burgess
Mike works to ensure the safety and healing of residential clients.
Mike has worked for St. Mary’s since 2016. He is responsible for the oversight, planning and coordination of all residential milieu operations of all houses.
Adeana Dunston
Adeana supports students academically and emotionally.
Adeana has been at the agency for 21 years. She is currently a Behavior Specialist in the George N. Hunt Campus School, providing therapeutic support and supporting students academically and emotionally.
Nicole Froment
Nicole ensures that the health care needs of St. Mary’s clients are met.
In addition to ensuring that the health care needs of St. Mary’s clients are met, Nicole provides training and education to staff, collaborates with members of Administration and the Treatment Team, and participates in the implementation of the PRTF Program. She currently supervises a team of three Registered Nurses and a Nursing Assistant, and the team is still growing. Nicole has been employed by St. Mary’s for more than a decade.
Christina Jagolinzer
Christina is dedicated to having an impact on children’s lives and the community as a whole.
Christina Jagolinzer will be responsible for the marketing, communication and business development efforts of the agency. In addition to strategic business development efforts, she will direct public and media relations, branding, advertising and website development while managing and overseeing grants, sponsorships, special events and charitable contributions.
With more than 22 years of public service and non-profit work experience having worked for Lieutenant Governor Fogarty (RI), the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association and several Rhode Island nonprofits she is dedicated to having an impact on children’s lives and the community as a whole. Her dedication is directly related to her personal experience with state care and adoption more than 40 years ago and ensuring that all children have a voice and opportunities.
Her creatively themed events have been featured in Bliss Magazine, RI Monthly and on NBC10. Christina is a graduate of Katharine Gibbs School – Boston and Bridgewater State University with degrees in Business and Marketing. Christina is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals in RI and the National Association of Professional Women.
Diane Long
Diane is an experienced special education professional.
Diane graduated from Rhode Island College with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Secondary Education in 2009. She worked as a high school English teacher and administrator in public and alternative school settings in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Working closely with students with a range of disabilities and their families, inspired Diane to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education from Bridgewater State University in 2016.
In 2013, Diane began working in Massachusetts as a Statewide Curriculum & Instructional Coach for special educators and later moved into the role of a Statewide Special Education Director of Professional Development and Curriculum and Instruction working collaboratively with educators to grow and refine their practice to build and foster student success. Diane believes that students are most successful in academics and life beyond when families and communities partner together to support students.
Diane has presented workshops locally for the New England Association for Teachers of English (NEATE) and nationally for the National Council for Teachers of English (NCTE). She has taught graduate courses in special education and supervised teacher candidates in their practicum semesters at Fitchburg State University.
Eric McDuffee
Eric is working towards maximizing our technology to increase organizational efficiency.
Having previously worked for the American Lung Association as the Director of Technology and Administration of the Northeast region, Eric brings over 15 years of non-profit technology leadership experience.
Eric is a champion for change with a reputation for leading through ambiguity and maximizing cutting-edge technologies to increase productivity and reducing overhead cost. He has experience in leading digital transformation projects and has the skill to identify and implement technology that facilitates the strategic goals of the organization.
Brianna (McShane) Narodowy, LICSW, C.G.S
Brianna is dedicated to supporting and empowering youth and families impacted by trauma.
Brianna supports youth and families through the use of trauma-informed approaches to treatment on an individual and organizational level. She began her career at St. Mary’s as a master’s level clinical intern in 2016, and then spent five years as a Residential Clinician prior to taking on the role of Assistant Clinical Director. Brianna has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College and a C.G.S in Child & Adolescent Trauma. Brianna specializes in trauma-informed approaches to treatment and is certified in evidence-based practices. Brianna works closely with Matilda, one of St. Mary’s favorite 4-legged clinicians.
Patricia Olney-Murphy, LICSW
Patty has more than 30 years of experience in the social work field working with high risk and vulnerable populations.
Patty and the Clinical team are dedicated to training future generations of clinicians through collaborations with local and regional colleges and universities. Patty started the St. Mary’s Home for Children Pet Assisted Therapy Program with her beloved 4-legged clinician Rango.
Patty has a BSW degree from Rhode Island College, a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Rhode Island, and a Masters Degree in Social Work from Rhode Island College as well as CEUs in evidenced-based practices.
Michael Paiva
Michael is dedicated to making sure that St. Mary’s is a safe and inviting environment.
Michael oversees the facilities across St. Mary’s North Providence campus which includes five Residential Services houses, a special education school, and administrative/program buildings, as well as the campus grounds. Safety is always first on his list but he also works to ensure that clients, visitors, and staff have the kind of environment they need to do the hard work of trauma and mental illness recovery.
William Petit
William Petit, with over two decades of non-profit financial leadership experience, joins St. Mary’s Home for Children as CFO.
Inspired by a career in healthcare, he joined RoxComp in Roxbury, MA, and has worked in healthcare for the past 20 years. He has advocated for the uninsured, underinsured, and voiceless in various states, including MA, FL, and MI, and is now back in MA.
As a CFO for various agencies, he has worked with local, state, and federal agencies to secure funding for services for people who cannot afford them. He has experience with Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance, and has a track record of helping agencies overcome financial challenges.
Melissa Santoro, LICSW
Melissa is dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual abuse and is passionate about supporting and educating other professionals in the area of trauma specific treatment.
She has been employed since May 2004 at the St. Mary’s Home for Children’s Shepherd Program, the Outpatient Department, that provides services to children, teens, adults and families impacted by sexual abuse and other trauma. She is currently the Director of the Outpatient Department which employs around 60 staff that support children, adults and families through office, community and home based services. Prior to becoming the Director, Mrs. Santoro was the Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS) Program Coordinator, provided office based treatment as a Clinician and started her time with The Shepherd Program as a MSW Intern. In her current role, she sits as the Chair of the Continuity of Care Group (CCG), a group of dedicated professionals whose mission is to provide education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration to promote safety, stability, and well-being for youth and families impacted by sexual abuse while utilizing best practices in treatment and support services.
Prior to her work at The Shepherd Program, Mrs. Santoro supported families formed through adoption, providing education and support to adoptive parents and professionals, and also worked with homeless youth as a part of an independent living program. She has facilitated a number of local and national trainings for parents and professionals regarding sexual abuse specific topics and other child welfare issues. Mrs. Santoro has co-authored several publications, such as the St. Mary’s Home for Children manual, “The Non-Offending Parent Education Curriculum” and “Families Impacted by Sexual Abuse Curriculum” as well as the chapter “Educating Non-Offending Parents” in The Sex Offender, Volume VI , Editor Barbara Schwartz and the chapter “Impact Issues for Non-Offending Parents and Families” in Sexually Abusive Behavior in Youth: A Handbook of Theory, Assessment and Treatment, Editor Barbara Schwartz.
Lauren Utschig
Lauren is an experienced youth development professional with over thirteen years in the field. Lauren has a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit industry, specializing in operational soundness and engagement. In her previous position, she served as an Executive Director with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South, managing a facility that served over 600 unique youth and over 130 staff members. Prior to this experience, she served as an Operations Director for the YMCA of Greater Providence’s Youth Services branch. As the Operations Director she worked closely with the Providence Public Schools and RI Department of Education to manage ten out of school time programs licensed through DCYF and funded through state and federal grant initiatives. With a passion for continuous quality improvement, she has utilized data and on the ground management to improve quality in the programs she has operated and to maintain the use of best practices within her team. Lauren is a connector both within organizations and within the community, to serve youth and families holistically. Lauren is a professional with a Masters of Education, who has a strong commitment to the development of her staff and believes in the power of a growth mindset.
Cass Sierra-Patev
After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at Cornell University in 2014, Cass gained technical and operational experiences in different laboratory sciences. During that time, she determined that her true passion was in data quality. She then received two certificates in Computer Science – one with a Database Concentration and the other with a Web Applications Concentration – at Quinsigamond Community College between 2021 and 2022.
Cass combined her new skills with her passion for child welfare, and found a role with the PQI team at St. Mary’s in 2021. She became manager of the department in November 2023. She oversees many PQI projects involving data collection, analysis and reporting, and record audits by collaborating closely with others. She also helps in agency policy development and maintenance.
Charles A. Montorio – Archer, PhD., ESQ., MPA
For 30 years, Charles has dedicated his life and service to others through leading community – based human and social service non – profit organizations. From co-founding The Thrive Network, serving the intellectually & developmentally disabled people to being the President and CEO at One Hope United, which supports children, youth and families within the foster, education, and child welfare systems, he creates opportunities for children, youth and families through early education, foster care, adoption, mental and behavioral health counseling, residential supports, and related services. Additionally, his experience includes, (1) founding, growing, and turning around human service organizations through strategic planning, advocacy, operations improvement, financial management, and relationship building; and (2) developing and extensive expertise in board governance, regulation compliance, policy reform, community outreach, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), cultural transformation and community organizing. As an attorney with his PhD., and 20+ years of leadership experience, Charles has been appointed to local and national Commissions, served on Boards, participated on panels, and taught at a Universitycentered on aging, education, equity, healthcare, housing, mental health and community engagement. His Life of Service is based on an understanding that children, youth, adults, and families should feel Safe, Stable, Healthy, Educated, and Employed with Connection at all times.
Charles is the author of Everybody Paddles: A Leader’s Blueprint to Creating a Unified Team; a frequent expert, advisor and speaker including two Tedx Talks and television appearances; and been quoted in the media and industry publications.
Dr. Steven Bonauto
Steven grew up in Newburgh, NY an hour north of NYC. He obtained a BA in chemistry at Williams College. He attended medical school at the State University of New York at Syracuse. After his first year he paused his medical studies to serve in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Troy NY, where he worked as a resident counselor in a group home for seriously mentally ill adults. He returned to medical school and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society in his junior year. He completed his general psychiatry residency in Syracuse followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Brown University, working at both Bradley and Rhode Island hospitals, and serving as chief resident his second year. He began work at St Mary’s in 1999 conducting weekly psychiatric evaluations. In 2000 he completed a one-year fellowship at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute. His work at St. Mary’s expanded in 2004 with the opening of two acute residential treatment programs and with the opening of the PRTF programs in 2019. In addition to work at St. Mary’s he maintains a small private practice and provides consultation to the Cohasset school system and the Bi-County Educational Collaborative, both in Massachusetts. In his leisure time, he enjoys time with his family, supporting his daughter’s budding softball talent as parent and coach, serving as treasurer of the town’s youth baseball and softball association, and studying piano.