People

Kristen Salierno
Director
221-9943 X 227

Jessica Waldron
Administrative Assistant & Room Reservation
221-9943 X 231

Circulation Desk
221-9943 X 224, 226

Kaitlyn Stroud
Circulation Supervisor
221-9943 X 228

Kristie Simco
Technical Services Supervisor
221-9943 X 222

Lu Ann Kaldor
Library Assistant, Programming
221-9943 X 234

Alexi Piirimae
Library Assistant, Tech Help, Programming & Reference
221-9943 X 235

Amanda Assenza
Adult Services Librarian, Adult Programming & Gallery Wall Coordinator
221-9943 X 225

Mary Sekhri
Library Assistant, Programming

Cathy Nuding
Youth Services Librarian & Youth Programming
221-9943 X 233

Lori McHoul Cassidy

Lori has been an active member of the community practically since she was born. She is a third generation New York state licensed funeral director, owner/operator of McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., and owner/operator of Cassidy Memorials, Inc. Lori has been involved in St. Columba Church, St. Denis – St. Columba – St. Kateri Altar Rosary Society, East Fishkill Historical Society, East Fishkill Rotary Club and has volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician with the East Fishkill Rescue Squad. Lori is married to Peter Cassidy – they have three daughters, two sons-in-law and several grandchildren. 

Sam Patton – Trustee Emeritus

Sam was the Board’s longest serving trustee with more than thirty years of service. He was also on the Mid-Hudson Library System Board for ten years and contributed 9 years on the Board of the Library Trustees Association of New York State, which included editor for their newsletter, the TRUSTEE, for seven years.  He retired from IBM, and was a former Town of East Fishkill supervisor.  Sam was also a member of the Wappingers School Board and served on the board of the Poughkeepsie-Dutchess Empire Development Zone.  Sam resigned from the library board in 2016 and was voted Trustee Emeritus by a grateful board. Sam passed away in 2023 and is missed by many.

Rocco Martino

A trustee since 2005, and current Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Rocco is retired from Guideposts, the publisher of inspirational books and magazines founded by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, where he was a senior vice president. Involved in many community organizations over time, he is currently on the board of Nourish for Caregivers in Chicago, Illinois serving as Treasurer and volunteers time at Dutchess Habitat for Humanity. Rocco lives in Hopewell Junction with his wife, Maria.

Robert I. Miller

Robert is a trial attorney and the managing partner of the law firm of Sholes & Miller, PLLC, based in Fishkill.  Robert graduated from Pace University School of Law, where he was editor-in-chief of the Pace Law Review. He had previously earned undergraduate degrees in nursing and health services administration, as well as a Master of Science degree in Management Science. His early health care career included substantial experience as a registered nurse in emergency rooms and critical care. He and his wife have lived in East Fishkill for more than thirty years. His recreational interests include ballroom dancing, horseback riding, sailing and history.  

Karina Skoufalos

Karina has been a resident of Stormville for 16 years—and is, originally, from Brooklyn, N.Y.  She is currently a Director, Senior Human Resources Advisor, at Citi, where she has spent the past 24 years. Before joining Citi, Karina worked at CARE, an international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty and world hunger in both New York City and Atlanta.  At CARE, Karina was Deputy Director of International Staffing and HR Manager.  She graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Latin American Studies/Political Science. Karina has two daughters.  She has developed a passion for photography and loves to read and spend time outside or watching movies with her friends and family.  The East Fishkill Community Library holds so many wonderful memories for Karina and her daughters who spent many weekend afternoons there.

Traci Suppa

Traci proudly serves as the President of the Board of Trustees. A Hopewell Junction resident since 2001, she raised two children to love their frequent visits to the library. For ten years, Traci actively volunteered with the PTA at both Gayhead Elementary School and Van Wyck Middle School, serving Executive Board roles as Secretary and Vice President of Fundraising. She was also a Girl Scout troop co-leader, and is a member of the East Fishkill Historical Society. Traci owns WordScapes, a small business providing writing, editing, and marketing services.

Roberta Wiener

Recently retired, Dr. Roberta Wiener was Associate Professor of Education and served as the Chair for Undergraduate and Graduate Education at Pace University, Pleasantville campus.  Dr. Wiener holds a Doctorate of Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.  Her areas of expertise include special education and leadership.  Roberta has been a resident of Hopewell since 1999, is an avid life-long library user and is thrilled to be able to give back to the community.  Roberta currently serves as Secretary.

Karen Bauer

A life-long resident of the Town of East Fishkill, Karen works as a marketing manager at Guideposts. When not at work, she enjoys working in her gardens, walking on the Dutchess County Rail Trail, and occasionally playing a round of golf at Beekman Country Club.  Karen has used the services of the East Fishkill Community Library over the years, and enjoys giving back to the community.