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.