Bethany Peake
Executive Director
admin@momshouseny.org
607-644-9972 x1

Bethany joined Mom’s House in December 2023, bringing 15+ years of nonprofit management experience. Bethany has devoted her career to assisting underserved and at risk populations. She has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Psychology. Bethany looks forward to assisting the families and communities we serve and growing the programs and services offered.

Nicole Golden-Thomas
Program Director
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607-644-9972 x2

Nicole Joined Mom’s House in July 2024. Prior to coming to Mom’s House, Nicole was working with children as a school-aged childcare Program Director. She grew up in a big family, being the oldest of all sisters; Nicole has always had a passion for working with children. She is finishing her Bachelor's degree in Human Services at Southern New Hampshire University. When she is not working, she cares for her husband, two daughters, and her two labs. Her children tell her all the time, “You are the best mommy ever,” as she is involved in all the chaos in the house and looks forward to watching her babies grow up. Nicole is very excited to be taking on the role of the Program Director at Mom’s House to help not only the children but the parents in the program.

Rebecca Porter
Social Worker
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607-644-9972 x5

Rebecca joined Mom’s House in October 2024 with 15+ years’ experience working in childcare and with families. She has previously been a preschool teacher, the Director of a OCFS regulated Youth and Family Services program and has been a Family Resource Specialist. She has a degree in Liberal Arts and is certified in Trauma Informed Care. Rebecca is a mother of two teen boys and works to empower families by offering a variety of Creative Art groups in the community. She looks forward to supporting and getting to know all the children, families and is excited to be a part of the Mom’s House team.

Sheila O’Rourke
Administrative Assistant
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607-64-9972 x4

Sheila became a part of the Mom’s House team October 2024. She has 27 years of experience running a business with her husband and many years of working in the school system. She looks forward to supporting the Mom’s House mission with her many gifts and talents. Sheila has a heart to serve and welcomes the opportunity to make a difference in our community. She and her family loves the outdoors!

Diane Avery
Receptionist
607-644-9972 x3

As a Founding Mom’s House Board Member, Diane has been involved with Mom’s House since 1987. In her position, Diane works closely with the staff, clients, their children and the Mom’s House volunteers. She is usually the first point of contact for all visitor of Mom’s House.

Mary Gilroy
Food & Nutrition Coordinator

After joining the Mom’s House team in February 2020 as a Teacher’s Assistant, Mary became our Food & Nutrition Coordinator in 2021.   She follows the CACFP guidelines as she prepares nutritious meals for the children.  Mary comes to Mom’s House with many years of experience through raising her own children, being a caregiver for children in their home, mentoring in the Binghamton school district, and volunteering in a variety of areas. 

Lynne Walck
Toddler Teacher

Lynne has been a Toddler Teacher at Mom’s House since 2000. She attended Dana College and SUNY Broome Community College and has received an Infant Toddler Credential. Lynne works closely with each child, enhancing their various developmental stages. As a mother of 3, Lynne has worked with children for many years at church as 6th grade Sunday School teacher, 7th grade confirmation teacher, vacation Bible teacher and directed Christmas plays. In addition, she also served as Sunday school and vacation Bible School coordinator.

Jamie Franco
Infant/Toddler Teacher

Jamie has been teaching in the Early Childhood filed for 9 years before joining us at Mom’s House. She has a degree in Early Childhood education. She is an aunt and great aunt to 11 as well as a dog and cat mom. Jamie enjoys the outdoor, holidays, and anything Disney related.

Gabriela Ferreiras
Infant Teacher

Gabriela joined Mom’s House in March of 2024 as a Facility Assistant. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Sociology and has since begun studying for her Master’s in Childhood Education. Gabriela has previous experience as an Early Head Start teacher, working with and caring for children between the ages of 1 and 3 years old. Gabriela has also become a first-time mom to a loving baby boy in late 2023! She is very friendly, kind, caring and compassionate... all being qualities we look for and want in our staff. Gabriela is excited and looking forward to being a part of Mom’s House and supporting our mission.

Brittney Ballard
Teacher Assistant

Brittney joined the Mom’s House Family in November 2024, as a Teacher Assistant. She enjoys working at Mom’s House during the day before she goes to her evening job. Brittney loves to be with family and friends as much as possible, she even has her autistic brother live with her. Brittney also has gotten engaged which will make her family even bigger. She likes to read romance or thriller books and her favorite color is pink.