ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE:
A nonprofit human service agency, incorporated in 1987, serving Pittsford youth and families for over 35 years.

WHY WE'RE HERE:
Young people in our community face a number of challenges while growing up. Dealing with issues such as peer pressure, abuse, parent divorce, academic stress and drugs can be daunting.

Three decades ago, a group of concerned citizens came together to help our Pittsford youth cope with these difficult issues. Their efforts continue today through the staff of PYS. PYS is now an important part of the Pittsford community, providing free and confidential counseling services to young people and their families to help them navigate through difficult times.

By providing services through the Pittsford School District and privately at our offices in the village of Pittsford, our professionally licensed social work staff provides a haven for our community children and teens in need.

WHO WE SERVE:
On average, PYS staff provides 1200+ individual counseling sessions each year plus service to hundreds more in small groups, during educational programs and through consultations, with remarkable results.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NAME
POSITION
Anne Bauer  
Paul Bolz  
Karen Boucher Past President
Christopher Bove  
Russ Camp  
Edward (Ted) Case  
Ginny David  
Elisabeth Eberts Secretary
Rosalind Fields  
Patty Lovallo Treasurer
Jim Metzler President
Clarice Lazary  
Jack Pilarski  
Douglas Randall  
Kim Salisbury Vice President
Alice Silver  
Lindsay Matthews
Olivia Tylutki
MHS Youth Board Reps.
Mitchell Boucher
Spencer Strowe
SHS Youth Board Reps.

COMMUNITY LIAISON

NAME
John Higgins
PITTSFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT LIASON
NAME
Jackie Roblin
THE ADVISORY BOARD
NAME
Joyce & Allen Boucher Michael Hagelberg
Karen & James Boucher Theresa Mengel
Thomas DeMott Pam & Jim Metzler
Barbara & Arthur Hirst  
THE STAFF ( All our staff hold Masters Degrees in Social Work and have an average of 19 years experience in social work.)
NAME
BACKGROUND
Lisa Fulmer, LCSW-R
Executive Director
248-6292
LFULMERPYS@AOL.COM
Lisa joined PYS in January of 2006. She received her Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Buffalo and is a licensed clinical social worker. She has 24 years of experience in the social work field, including three years at Visiting Nurse Service and 17 years at Crestwood Children’s Center.
Linda Kremens
Office Manager
248-6299
PYS2486299@AOL.COM
Linda has been with Pittsford Youth Services since 2000 and is responsible for the office operations, including financial reporting and recordkeeping, as well as Pittsford Youth Services special events such as the Holiday Breakfast, Phonathon, and Duck Drop.
Allison DeMay-Byron, LMSW
Social Worker
Developmental & Intermediate Primary Programs
Allison joined PYS in 2005 and is providing part-time social work services for the Developmental & Intermediate Primary Program (“DPP”) at Park Road and Thornell Road Schools.  Allison received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and is a licensed social worker with 14 years of experience.>
Deborah Haen, LMSW
Social Worker
Pittsford Mendon & Pittsford Sutherland High Schools
Debbie joined PYS in 2000 and is providing part-time social work services to Mendon High School and Sutherland High School.  She received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and is a licensed social worker with 23 years of social work experience.
Suzanne Luce, LMSW
Social Worker
Jefferson Rd., Thornell Rd. and Mendon Center Rd Elementary Schools
Suzanne joined PYS in 2004 and is providing part-time social work services to Jefferson Road, Mendon Center, and Thornell Road Elementary Schools. She received her Master's degree in Social Work from Syracuse University and is a licensed social worker with 21 years of social work experience.
Debra Orosz, LMSW
Social Worker
Barker Rd & Calkins Rd Middle Schools
Park Rd. Elementary School
Debra joined PYS this year and is providing part-time social work services at Barker Road and Calkins Road Middle Schools and Park Rd. Elementary School. She received her Master's degree in Social Work from SUNY Buffalo and is a licensed social worker with 14 years of social work experience.
Loraine Young, LMSW
Social Worker / Program Development
Allen Creek Elementary & St. Louis School Family Counseling
Loraine has been with Pittsford Youth Services since January 2003, providing services to several Pittsford elementary schools, as well as individual and family social work services for the community at the PYS office in the Pittsford Recreation Center. Loraine is also responsible for program development for the agency. Loraine holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and is a licensed social worker with 23 years of social work experience.