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percent in her first six months at Jefferson’s Ferry and has maintained that industry-high occupancy
rate over nearly a decade. In addition to her direct work with potential and incoming residents,
DeAngelo opens Jefferson’s Ferry’s meeting space to senior groups, caretakers and local not-for-
profit groups and positions Jefferson’s Ferry as a community resource where seniors and adult
children can come to learn about services and choices for older adult living and care, including
at-home and outside caregivers, programs that support people with memory or physical challenges
and much more.
Kaylin Peterson, director of
Among her (Cathy) many past and present
philanthropy at Jefferson’s Ferry, has
accomplishments, DeAngelo boosted occupancy in
been accepted into the 2019-2020
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Jefferson’s Ferry’s independent living cottages and
Leadership Academy. Peterson’s
apartments from 88 percent to 94 percent in her first
chief responsibility is the fundraising
activities of the Jefferson’s Ferry
six months at Jefferson’s Ferry and has maintained that
Foundation. The Foundation’s
philanthropy has enriched the lives
industry-high occupancy rate over nearly a decade.
of residents in numerous ways,
and Peterson’s work has increased
funding for the Jefferson’s Ferry Resident Assistance Fund, which covers the monthly fees of
residents who have outlived their assets or experience an unanticipated financial need through no
fault of their own.
Jefferson’s Ferry is looking forward to an exciting and productive 2020!
Members of the Jefferson’s Ferry senior management team join board chair Vivian Viloria-Fisher
(center) at a Long Island Business News award ceremony honoring Cathy DeAngelo among its Top
50 Women in Business. Pictured (l-r): Michele Berti, vice president of human resources; Robert E.
Caulfield, president and CEO; Cathy DeAngelo, vice president of sales and marketing; Kaylin Peterson,
director of philanthropy; Linda Kolakowski, vice president of resident life; and Chris Adamo, vice
president of hospitality services.
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