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Tricia Smith, CEO  
Tricia Smith, CEO

Tricia has a Bachelor of Science degree from Springfield College majoring in Community Leadership and Development with minors/concentrations in Physical Education, Pre-Med, and Psychology.  She also earned a Master of Science degree in Management, specializing in Organizational Change, from the College of St. Elizabeth.  She is a member of the Kappa Gamma Pi Honor Society as well as Sigma Beta Delta, recognizing high scholastic achievement.  Tricia began her career working in Development and Management for organizations like the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Goodwill Industries in Arizona, and WLIW Public Broadcasting in New York.  She has also done much work fighting Domestic Violence, Autism, and Birth Defects while in New York.  She joined the Sussex County YWCA in 1992 as Executive Director and, in addition to all the leadership responsibilities inherent in her position, she oversaw and transitioned the YWCA into K.E.E.P., Inc.  During her tenure, more than 8,000 children have been served in full and part time care!

     
Christine Milligan, Executive Director   Christine Milligan, Executive Director

Christine has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology/Pre-Med Studies from Caldwell College.  Following her undergraduate experience, Christine worked in the bio-tech industry doing contract research.  Following the birth of her first child and a little frustrated about the available child care options for working parents, Christine opened her own child care facility.  After seven years, with her mission and direction being compatible with KEEP’s, Christine merged her staff and clientele into KEEP where she was promoted to Executive Director in less than a year.  Christine, along with her two children, joined the KEEP family in August of 2008.

     
Amy Eckhardt, Program Associate   Amy Eckhardt, Program Manager

Amy graduated from the University of Delaware in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in Film.  Prior to her tenure with KEEP, Amy was a substitute teacher in the Vernon Township Elementary Schools.  She has completed Stage 1 of the NJ Pathways Program for teaching.  Amy shares her talents between our Stanhope School Site and our Administrative Offices.

     
Heather Kinisky, Program Associate   Heather Kinisky, Program Manager

Heather graduated from Centenary College with a BA in English in 2009. While attending Centenary, Heather also majored in education. She completed her first phase of student teaching and plans to return to school to obtain her teaching certification in Secondary Education. Heather has been caring for children since she, herself, was a child of ten.  She has enjoyed a lengthy tenure with K.E.E.P., Inc. having started as a Site Supervisor in the fall of 2006.

     
Ginny Kiehn, Office Manager   Ginny Kiehn, Office Manager

Ginny attended Montclair State University and the County College of Morris.  She is certified in multi-media from Georgia Tech.  Ginny retired from a 27 year management position with Bell Atlantic enjoying positions in the training department as a c course developer, instructor and project manager.  She taught both interpersonal skills and customer service skills courses to service personnel and varied management groups.  Ginny worked as an editor for a technical wiriting company, was employed as a Customer Service Manager in New Hampshire, and worked for SCARC in the Human Resource Department.  Ginny has worked on the KEEP team since April, 2007.  She also serves as Organist and Music Director at the Stillwater Presbyterian Church.

     
Pete Madden, CFO   Pete Madden, CFO

Pete joined the KEEP team as the Chief Financial Officer on August 31, 2009.  He is a graduate of the Sussex County Community College graduating with an Associates degree in Accounting.  Pete realizes more than 15 years of experience working in the accounting/finance field.  He also enjoys some entrepreneurial skills by owning and operating his own tax preparation business.  In addition to his accounting skills, Pete has extensive experience in customer service!

     
Kathy Dahn, Liaison   Kathy Dahn, Liaison

Kathy joined K.E.E.P. in 2005 as a liaison between the growing levels of care, management, and director relationships and communications.  Formerly a business owner and sports enthusiast, Kathy is very active with both Hospice care and CASA.   Kathy is an experienced Travel Agent but still finds time to devote her strong sense of fairness, organization, communication, and problem solving abilities and logic to all, especially the kids!  Kathy has multiple certifications issued from many of our non-profit organizations throughout Sussex County, all of which help to mold and refine her direction in her lifelong pursuit of quality care for children.

     


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