Christine Callahan President“We are proud of the work we are doing, as we are not only fulfilling a need in the community, we are fulfilling our dear friend Maureen’s dream, one child at a time.”
Christine has been an active volunteer for most of her life. She holds a BA in English and serves Skidmore College, her alma mater, in a leadership position, as has served as a member of the Wyckoff School’s PTO. Her professional background is based in advertising and marketing, and Christine has fundraising experience with many organizations, including St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and The Jr. League of Bergen County. Christine is a Board Member of the PJ Callahan Foundation and the mother of 3 girls. Email Christine
Denise Mitchell, Vice President“The work we do isn’t glamorous by any means…it’s important work, not glamorous work.”
Denise’s volunteer Board experience blankets a wide range of non-profit organizations including West Bergen Mental Health Care and The Junior League of Bergen County. She is involved in her local community, serving both the Ho-Ho-Kus PTO and the Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. With a BS in Business from Binghampton University, Denise has a professional background in Corporate Trust, Real Estate and Insurance. Denise is the mother of four. Email Denise
Florence Marino, Treasurer
“Our work is to enrich the lives of families during difficult times and to help them during a time where they do not know where else to turn.”
Florence’s volunteer experience spans both her personal and professional life. She has served as a Board Member for The Ridgewood YWCA, The Ho-Ho-Kus Education Foundation as well as the Ho-Ho-Kus Ladies Auxiliary Group. Professionally, Florence is a mentor to the junior employees at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, where she serves as a Sr. Director of Compensation and Benefits. Florence holds a BA in Marketing from Pace university and a Masters degree in organizational development from Columbia Teachers College. She is a mother of 3 girls. Email Florence
Catherine Brefach Newman, MSN, RN, Medical Director:“I believe in “quiet philanthropy” which is doing a worthy job to help and /or improve the lives of others without the fan-fare, and I truly feel like this is accomplished daily in all the work we do together and individually as members of this foundation.”
Cathy learned volunteerism from her mother at a very young age and has been serving the community since she was a teen. She is committed to organizations that help women and families which is evidenced by her service to the various boards she has been involved with, including: The Junior League of Bergen County; Children’s Aid and Family Services; Baby Basics; College Club; Women-to-Women International as well as many professional nursing organizations. Cathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Boston College and holds a Masters in Science in Parent-Child Nursing from East Carolina University. She is the mother of 3 children. Email Cathy
Maria Mudrick, Fund Development
“It is profoundly humbling to be associated with Julia’s Butterfly Foundation. The requests we receive and fulfill are so relatively simple compared to the huge impact they have on the families affected.”
Maria’s professional background is in Advertising, most specifically in Business Development. She has served in many leadership positions within the Wyckoff PTO system, including a two-year term as President. Maria holds a BS in Administration with concentrations in Finance Montclair State University. She is the mother two children. Email Maria
Irene Jones Pensec, Secretary
“Being a part of such a great foundation that helps children and families in times of crisis and tragedy, is extremely gratifying. We relieve some of their worries so they can have a better quality of life for however long they can. The signs of relief and gratitude that these families express, says it all.”
Irene has been an active volunteer in the community for many years, serving The Junior League of Bergen County and the Glen Rock school system in the HSA. As a former Human Resources Executive, she puts her BA degree in Political Science from Cedar Crest College to use as Secretary for the foundation. She is the mother of 2 small children. Email Irene
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