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Board & Staff

Meet our Team!

Beth Mahar

Executive Director

Beth’s career has been based in non-profit organizations in the Capital District. She worked for over 13 years for the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State, first as Director of Member Services and ultimately as Director of Operations. Her duties there included membership recruitment and retention, communications, public and professional education, fundraising, partnerships and collaborations. Prior to that, she was Director of Communications for the New York State Association of Area Agencies on Aging where, in addition to communications mainstays such as newsletters, web maintenance, member correspondence and legislative analyses, she oversaw caregiver-focused activities, including statewide trainings and administration of various Caregiver Support grants.

Beth is also a past Board Member of the New York State Tribute Foundation, and past President and current Board Member of the Greater Loudonville Association.

Please reach out to her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions, concerns, or comments! 

Seeking a new Operations Manager

The Bleeding Disorders Association of Northeastern New York is seeking an Operations Manager. This part-time position will serve under the Executive Director and will be responsible for managing daily operations and logistics and ensuring projects run smoothly and on schedule.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
Assist, plan and execute the operations of BDANENY in accordance with the by-laws and policies of the Board;
Update website for upcoming events;
Support Board of Director’s Committees;
Serve as primary staff for UNITE fundraising walk;
Assist Executive Director with event planning;
Support financial administration, including;
- Sort incoming mail, including depositing checks.
- Coordinate with bookkeeper regarding incoming and outgoing funds.

This position will involve mostly remote work, but will require in-person attendance at events and periodic meetings at the BDA office. This role is ideal for an individual who is self-directed and detail oriented. Interested individuals should submit a resume to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Board of Directors

Bruce Weiner - President

Chris Huskie - Vice President

Cindi Keeler - Treasurer

Christina Mastrianni - Secretary

 Linda Peacock - Board Member

Jessica Smith - Board Member

Mary Anne Cecchetto - Board Member

Dave Huskie - Special Advisor