DRHS leadership team

Commissioner Dr. Shirley JA Green Plans, directs and controls the administration and provision of services by the Department of Recreation and Human Services (i.e., Recreation, Human Services, Public Market, Animal Services, Parks, and Youth Services); Appoints, with the approval of the Mayor, the heads of bureaus, divisions or other operating units that may be established. Phone: 585-428-7962 Email: Shirley.Green@cityofrochester.gov
Deputy Commissioner Sarah Fletcher Oversees and manages the human services functions of the department. Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the Human Services bureau and personnel, including but not limited to crisis intervention services, prevention and outreach efforts, and workforce development. Serves as Acting Commissioner as needed. Phone: 585-428-6338 Email: Sarah.Fletcher@cityofrochester.gov
Isaac Bliss Manager of Youth Services Responsible for the direction and supervision of youth services programming including the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services focusing on youth employment, youth health and personal development. Programs include Literacy, Comprehensive Adolescent and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, Civic engagement, Jr. Rec Leader, Biz Kid$, Summer of Opportunity, and Roc MBK. Phone: 585-428-6503 Email: Isaac.Bliss@cityofrochester.gov
James “Jim” Farr Director of Public Market Responsible for the operation, and oversight of the Rochester Public Market and the International Plaza including marketing, planning, collaborations, contracts and compliance. Represents the City local, national and international organizations, conferences and forums focusing on markets and food security and acts as a spokesperson for the Market and the Plaza. Develops and implements special events and initiatives at the market/plaza and in the adjoining district. Phone: 585-428-6866 Email: James.Farr@cityofrochester.gov
Leslie Green Executive Assistant to the Commissioner Serves as an agent for the Commissioner in procuring information from other members of the administrative staff; Schedules appointments and is responsible for the routing of routine matters to appropriate staff members; responsible for transmission of directives and follow-up on action required; Meets the public directly or by telephone and provides information or resolves minor problems; Supervises and assists in the preparation of all correspondence and inter-bureau business. Processes City Council agenda items; Conducts special assignments as directed. Phone: 585-428-6157 Email: Leslie.Green@cityofrochester.gov
Kendra Hayle Director of Center Operations Oversee the operation of Community Recreation Centers (R-Center). Administer program analysis, and manage the delivery of services and program planning process for the R-Centers. Reviews, approves, and monitors all program plans and modifications at facilities. Evaluates facility effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Phone: 585-6435 Email: Kendra.Hayle@cityofrochester.gov
Alia Henton-Williams Manager of Crisis Services Manages and oversees all aspects of the Crisis Intervention Services Office including community response teams, case management, and victim services. Phone: 585-428-1303 Email: Alia.henton-williams@cityofrochester.gov
Mai Caraballo-Ho Director of Administration and Marketing/Bilingual Responsible for the management of key services within DRHS administrative office. Oversees and administers the personnel functions, marketing and communications, payroll, contracts, purchasing, leadership development, and the Permit’s Office. Phone: 585-428-6997 Email: Mai.Ho@cityofrochester.gov
Sarah Nguyen Hooper DRHS Project Manager Manages the development and implementation of DRHS special projects and oversees the department's capital improvement projects. Leads department database management software, technical issues, and vendor negotiations. Phone: 585-428-7117 Email: Sarah.Hooper@cityofrochester.gov
Anastasia "Staci" Papadoplos Director of Animal Services Oversees and manages the Rochester Animal Services shelter, operations, and animal control unit. Phone: 585-428-6596 Email: Anastasia.Papadoplos@CityofRochester.Gov	Image
Eric Rose Director of Community Athletics Responsible for the operations of the Rochester Sports Community Complex, GVP Sports Complex, MLK Ice Rink, and the leadership of all athletic and aquatic programs and services offered by the City of Rochester. Leads the coordination and integration of community sports programs with City of Rochester facilities. Serves as the liaison to the Rochester City School District for athletics and aquatics. Phone: 585-428-6481 Email: Eric.Rose@cityofrochester.gov
Sara Scott Director of Programs and Park Stewardship Manage the operation of recreation and parks programming and project organization. Oversees several recreation and parks programs including: Waterways, Community programming, Camps, STEAM Engine, Horticulture and Environmental Education, Rec on the Move, Roc Paint, Mobile Play, Senior Programming, AmeriCorps, and Park activation and stewardship. Serves as the lead for food and nutrition with Summer Meals as well as the COVID relief food distributions. Phone: 585-428-8820 Email: Sara.Scott@cityofrochester.gov
Zequa Tookes Director of the Office of Violence Prevention Oversees the Office of Violence Prevention Office (OVP) including Pathways to Peace, Office of Neighborhood Safety, Rocheser Peace Collective, Advance Peace, and Reentry Program. Phone: 585-428-7704 Email: Zequa.Tookes@cityofrochester.gov	Image
Kiara Warren Senior Administrative Analyst Responsible for the review and analysis of operating procedures and financial aspects of the department, including operating and capital budgets. Manages and monitors processes for grants and request for proposals. Phone: 585-428-9911 Email: Kiara.Warren@cityofrochester.gov	Image