Rosemarie C. Lister, MPH, has dedicated her career to improving community health and connecting people to the care, services and resources they need to thrive. With more than 25 years of experience in public health and over a decade at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Rosemarie maintains a deep understanding of how to engage communities,…
As a SouthSide resident, Maryann Sturges has been a supporter of New Bethany since she first moved to the Lehigh Valley. A few months after starting her current role at the Cathedral Church of the Nativity and moving to Bethlehem, Maryann Sturges attended our signature annual event: Souper Day. Although she was aware we existed,…
Adrienne Kwiatek-Holub’s relationship with New Bethany began after being invited to our annual meeting, Souper Day. While attending the luncheon and witnessing impactful stories, she gained more than an understanding of our mission; she developed a deep respect for our transformative community work. Whether it’s housing, food access, or providing wraparound services, our comprehensive approach…
Born and raised in South Bethlehem, Georgine Olexa’s connection to New Bethany feels very personal. She has been familiar with our work to meet the basic needs of this community since being introduced to the organization in the late 1990’s. Our mission resonated with Georgine as she sees her own family’s journey reflected in New…
To Gena Holmes, being part of the Lehigh Valley community is more than living here; it’s about getting involved, supporting the well-being of others, and being a part of a village that is equally as committed to those goals. In her search for that village, she found New Bethany’s Board of Directors, where she shares…
César Córdova Collao brings a deep commitment to equity and community partnership to the role. New Bethany Inc., a local nonprofit dedicated to providing food access, housing and social services to those experiencing poverty, hunger and homelessness, announced the appointment of César Córdova Collao as the president of the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. “César brings…
The board appointments support the nonprofit’s strategic growth and community commitment. New Bethany, Inc. a local nonprofit that provides nutritious food access, housing and social services, announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors: Christina Chi Zhang, assistant professor of architecture at Lehigh University Department of Art, Architecture and Design, and…
Katarah Jordan is a firm believer in the power of community service and social justice, a key motivator in her role as CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown. When she first learned of New Bethany through a friend and supporter of the organization, she was immediately motivated by our commitment to serving…
Meet Carrie Nedick, the director of donor services at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and a member of New Bethany’s board of directors. In her role at LVCF, Carrie works with New Bethany to help the organization build its endowment fund. She and her colleagues have also volunteered at New Bethany during the holidays, and both…
Michelle Kott, chief of the Bethlehem Police Department, has made a career out of serving the City of Bethlehem. She recently decided to take this role one step further by volunteering her time as a New Bethany board member, where she helps to ensure hope and support are equitably available for her community. Before…
