Our Staff

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In January of 2017, Sharon Vesely became The Place’s Executive Director. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from SUNY Cobleskill, Sharon has extensive experience with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, the Connecticut Department of Public Health and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She is adept at ensuring regulation and accreditation compliance, and most recently, as an Educator with LEAF, Inc., she facilitated evidence-based, prevention curriculum to school aged students in Otsego County.  Sharon holds certifications in First Aid, CPR and Medication Administration Training.  She is a  certified facilitator of Why Try, Girls 

Circle and Boys Council.

  Breanne Heath joined The Place’s staff in the Summer of 2017.  Currently, Breanne coordinates Chenango Youth Philanthropy Council and Summer Youth Employment Program.   Breanne is a facilitator of Parent Project and Loving Solutions, and Active Parenting.  Breanne has a degree from SUNY Brockport. She holds CPR and First Aid certification  and is a certified facilitator of Parent Project, Why Try, Active Parenting and Boys Council curriculums.  During her career, Breanne has overseen youth sports programs, before and after school programs, special events and summer camps for the Clarkson Recreation Center. Additionally, she has been the afterschool director and managed summer camps for the Norwich YMCA.