Who's Who at The Oley Foundation
Joan Bishop has been with Oley since 1985 (nearly its inception) and has served in many capacities. As Executive Director, Joan handles a multitude of tasks to keep Oley running and growing, including budget planning, building relationships, fundraising, board development, and coordinating the annual conference. She is dedicated to fulfilling the Foundation’s mission and welcomes your ideas, comments and criticisms. Feel free to contact Joan with any suggestions you may have for the annual conference, or anything that may assist her with ensuring Oley reaches everyone who needs us. Joan can be reached at bishopj@mail.amc.edu.
Roslyn Dahl is Oley's Director of Communications & Development. She has served Oley members for sixteen years. She is responsible for producing Oley publications and managing Oley’s Web page and information clearinghouse. She works closely with other staff members and volunteers to raise funds for the Foundation and to promote its services to an ever-growing audience. Call on her to research your questions or to share ideas for Oley publications or promotions. Roz can be reached at dahlr@mail.amc.edu.
Cathy Harrington has been Oley's Administrative Assistant since 1998, and for 12 years before that she served as Secretary for Albany Medical Center’s Division of Clinical Nutrition. She has experience in patient care, extensive knowledge of the homePEN arena and a strong desire to support Foundation activities. Cathy manages the member database, answers most of your calls, and meets all of the day-to-day needs of the Foundation office. She is the glue that holds us together, so be friendly when you call! Cathy can be reached at harrinc@mail.amc.edu
Lisa Crosby Metzger is editor of the LifelineLetter. Previous to Oley Lisa worked in book and magazine publishing for a number of years and is pleased to apply her skills at “such a worthwhile organization.” Lisa has experienced two short bouts on HPN, which sustained her through difficult pregnancies. As a result, she’s been a member of Oley for 16 years. She enjoys interacting with members at the conference, over the phone or via email. Send your thoughts and ideas to Lisa at metzgel@mail.amc.edu.
Felice Austin brings a wealth of experience to her position as Oley's Regional Coordinator Program Director. She has attended numerous Oley conferences, served as an RC for over fifteen years, and staffed the Oley exhibit booth at many meetings. Further, she has a degree in social work, and her daughter, Mariah, has been sustained on home parenteral and/or enteral nutrition (HPEN) for over twenty-two years — an experience that has presented Felice with many learning opportunities. Contact Felice if you have any ideas, questions or suggestions for the RC program or how to make Oley a household name in the homePEN arena. Fleecey@aol.com