Dave Wallace began his career at LaSalle School in 2004 as a social worker and has since held a variety of leadership roles, including Director of Clinical Services and Associate Executive Director for Program Development. In 2018, he was appointed LaSalle’s 24th Executive Director—becoming the first clinician to hold this position.
With more than two decades of experience in child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice, Dave is a nationally recognized expert in the treatment of youth and families affected by sexual abuse and complex trauma. As an active trainer and speaker, he has presented across the United States, Canada, and Australia on topics such as trauma, clinical best practices, and behavioral health policy. He also contributes his expertise by serving on several state and national boards, associations, and committees focused on improving services for youth and families with complex behavioral and mental health needs.
Dave holds a Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York at Albany and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Binghamton University. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the State of New York.
Andy Joslin joined LaSalle’s staff in 2017. He is currently LaSalle’s associate executive director for Finance. Andy is responsible for providing oversight and leadership of all financial, human resources, facility, and other business affairs of the organization.
Before joining the staff at LaSalle, Andy worked as the chief financial officer of Equinox, Inc.; assistant director of finance for Vanderheyden Hall, and finance manager at the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc. Along with sitting on the board of directors as the Treasurer for the 853 School Coalition, Andy has provided consulting services for a number of local non-profits, was treasurer for the Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. where he is also an active firefighter and is an Assistant Scout Master for Scouting America. He has been dedicated to utilizing his education and experience to continually improve the financial strength of these agencies and thereby ensuring the continuation of the services that they provide to adults, children, and families in the community. Andy’s efforts were recognized by his peers and the Albany Business Review in 2013 with the CFO of the Year award.
Andy earned a master’s degree (MBA) from the Sage Graduate School, a bachelor’s degree in accounting (BS) from the Sage Colleges and an associate’s degree in accounting (AAS) from Hudson Valley Community College. He also holds the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation and is a member of the Healthcare Finance Management Association.
Mark Silverbush joined LaSalle School team in 1991 and has extensive experience in children and family services in various treatment and leadership roles. He is currently the associate executive director for quality, strategy and compliance. Mark leads performance and quality improvement initiatives including outcomes-oriented approaches to programs and works with agency staff to maintain compliance with best standard practices and regulations. He also serves as Compliance Officer.
Mark promotes effective data-driven and performance-based models of quality improvement and works with agency staff and leadership to achieve the essential components of an integrated, overarching quality improvement program. He works closely with agency leadership and the Board of Trustees on strategic efforts related to emerging trends to create new opportunities for services and meaningful outcomes for youth and families.
Mark earned a Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York at Albany, School of Social Welfare and Master of Science in Organization Management and Human Resources Certificate from Sage Graduate School in Albany.
Jackie Yusko joined the LaSalle School Team in July 2024 in her role as Associate Executive Director for Programs and Services. She provides operational leadership and direct oversight for Residential, Clinical, Education, Admissions and Health Services. Jackie’s passion for working with vulnerable children and families began as a Patient Care Associate in the Pediatric Unit at Albany Medical Center in 2001. Since that time, she has gained 20+ years of professional experience in social welfare and mental health provider roles.
Most recently, Jackie served as the Chief Operating Officer for St. Catherine’s Center for Children where she directed day to day operations for programs and services agency wide. Jackie also served as a consultant and faculty member for The Sanctuary Institute for over 15 years, training and implementing trauma responsive care. During her tenure with the Sanctuary Institute, she most closely worked with OCFS, Department of Juvenile Justice as well as a multitude of Child and Family Welfare Organizations across New York State. Jackie also serves on several local board committees, as well as state and national association committees that look to meet the needs of at-risk children and families.
Jackie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ithaca College and a Master of Science degree in Health Psychology from the University of Sciences in Philadelphia.
Ed Carroll became a member of the LaSalle team in 1994, beginning his career as a Youth Development Specialist. Over the years, he has served in key leadership roles including Dorm Coordinator and Residential Supervisor. In 2013, Ed was appointed Director of Residential Services, a role in which he leads a team of committed professionals who provide around-the-clock supervision, safety, life skills training, positive experiences, and emotional support to up to 36 youth in care.
In recognition of his unwavering commitment to the LaSalle community, Ed was honored with the Educator of the Year Award in 2003, an accolade nominated by his colleagues in appreciation of his service to staff, youth, and families.
Ed holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Hudson Valley Community College and is a 2016 graduate of the John Johnston Lasallian Leadership Institute.
Erin Flood serves as the Director of Residential Clinical Services at LaSalle School. In this position, she oversees the Residential Therapists, Case Managers, and the Family Engagement Center. Prior to this, Erin held leadership roles at LaSalle as the Associate Clinical Director of Residential Services and the Residential Clinic Supervisor.
Before joining LaSalle, Erin worked in various roles across the field, including direct care, residential case management, and as a therapist in both residential and community-based programs.
Beyond her clinical leadership, Erin is a certified TCI trainer and an active member of the Restraint Reduction Committee. She has presented both in person and virtually at ACRC conferences and recently partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on issues related to youth missing from care.
Erin holds a Master of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in Sociology, both from the University at Albany.
Jessica Repko joined LaSalle’s team in 2006 and is a New York State-licensed clinical social worker with psychotherapy privileges. She currently serves as LaSalle’s Director of Admissions, where she is responsible for conducting clinical assessments and determining placements for all Specialized Residential and Therapeutic Day Education admissions. She also oversees referrals for outpatient and community-based clinical treatment services. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, Jessica plays a key role in fostering interdepartmental collaboration, managing enrollment in residential and day education programs, and serving on the Clinic Supervisory Team.
Earlier in her career at LaSalle, Jessica worked as a community-based social worker, supporting youth and families during transitions from residential or day education programs back into their home environments. Her expertise has since expanded to include both outpatient and inpatient substance abuse counseling, along with over a decade of experience as a private mental health practitioner. Jessica has presented nationally and statewide, including talks on developing a trauma-informed continuum of care at the AACRC and the New York State Association for the Treatment of Sex Offenders.
She holds a Master of Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany and a Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University.
Katie Genovese joined LaSalle School in 2019, bringing over 18 years of professional fundraising, event and nonprofit development experience. A 2003 graduate of The College of Saint Rose with a degree in Public Communications, Katie began her career at her alma mater in 2004 as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving.
Throughout her career, Katie has successfully raised funds in support of higher education, the arts, and human services organizations across the Capital Region. In addition to her expertise in major gift fundraising, capital campaigns, project and board development, she has extensive experience in planning and executing a wide range of fundraising and stewardship events—from intimate donor receptions to large-scale galas and community engagement initiatives.
Katie is passionate about creating meaningful donor experiences and building lasting partnerships. She is thrilled to be part of the LaSalle team and elevating its visibility among local corporate, individual, and community supporters.
Kayla Malloy serves as the Director of the Community-Based Clinical Services Program at LaSalle School. In this role, she oversees the integrated substance use and mental health clinic for children, adolescents, and young adults. She also manages LaSalle’s community-based case management services through the Children and Family Treatment & Support Services (CFTSS) program, a school-based mental health initiative that supports students across all middle schools in Ulster County.
Before becoming LaSalle’s Associate Clinical Director, Kayla worked as a clinical supervisor for community-based services and as a therapist. In that capacity, she provided individual, group, and family therapy to male youth in residential care who presented with complex mental health needs and engaged in problematic sexual behaviors, fire setting, or other high-risk behaviors.
Beyond her clinical work, Kayla offers regional and national training and consultation on topics such as trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), sexually harmful behavior, vicarious trauma, and self-care. Since 2017, she has been an active member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA), both nationally and within the New York State chapter.
Kayla earned her Master’s in Counseling and Community Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Mental Health from The Sage Graduate School. She holds a BA in Psychology from Siena College.
Mariama Jalloh joined LaSalle School in January 2023 as the Director of Staff Development and Engagement. In this role, she leads the agency’s efforts to strengthen professional growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance organizational performance through high-quality training and development. She oversees the design and delivery of core training, coordinates internal and external facilitators, and maintains training systems to support staff effectiveness.
Mariama holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Policy and Management from New York Medical College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She brings extensive experience in staff development, organizational learning, and compliance training, and is passionate about equipping teams with the tools they need to succeed.
Marilyn Saunders joined LaSalle School in 2008 and currently serves as the Director of Educational Services. Over the years, she has held several key roles at LaSalle, including substance abuse counselor, school psychologist, IEP Coordinator, and Associate Director of Educational Services. She was appointed to her current position in January 2019.
As Director, Marilyn oversees the junior-senior high school program, leads the Educational Leadership Team, and serves on LaSalle’s Service Management Team. She also plays an active role in the agency-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) committee and is a participating member of the local 853 Schools Coalition.
Marilyn holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Sociology from the State University of New York at Albany and a master’s degree in education with a concentration in School Psychology from The College of Saint Rose. She is currently completing a Certificate of Graduate Studies in School Building and District Leadership through the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
In recognition of her dedication and impact, Marilyn was honored as the 2019 Lasallian Educator of the Year.