Leadership
Executive Team
The Rev. Dr. Graham Standish, PhD, MSW, MDiv, MA
Executive Director,
Director of Caring for Clergy and Congregations
Graham Standish joined Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting in November, 2017 as the Executive Director, as well as Director of our Caring for Clergy and Congregations program. Under his leadership, Graham formulated a new vision for Samaritan and executed an organizational restructuring and a substantially improved business model. These accomplishments have encouraged insurance agencies to compensate us fairly, increasing Samaritan's income by 29% and allowing us to put more of our fundraising efforts into client aid. MORE
A licensed professional counselor, Samantha (Sam) Baillie joined Samaritan's executive team in August 2024 as clinical director. In her role, Sam hires and supervises our therapists and oversees clinical procedures, policies, staff development, and compliance with HIPAA regulations. . . MORE
Director of Development and Marketing
Coming aboard in November 2011, Beth directs Samaritan's fundraising, marketing, and donor relations efforts, which includes the supervision of a grant writing team and database coordinator. She enjoys her hands-on role in writing and designing Samaritan's communications, . . . MORE
Director of Operations and Finance
Luci oversees the business operations of the organization which includes administrating policies and procedures, billing and insurance, accounts payable/receivable, and Human Resources. She ensures that Samaritan's multiple locations are equipped and running . . . MORE
2026 Board of Directors
Officers
Members
Francye Kinney, Secretary
TBD Treasurer
Tim Black, MDiv, President
Nancy Bunce, Vice President
Tom DeFazio
Rich Gigliotti
Michael Loughead, MEd
Ralph Lowe, MDiv
Laura Mitchell MacDougall
Katie Minnock
Donna Miskolcze
George M. (Bud) Smith
Beth Tarasi, Esq.
Amy Walker
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