Leadership Bios

Renee Hungerford | Executive Director / CEO

In 2020, Renee Hungerford joined the Community Action of Orleans and Genesee team to serve as Executive Director/CEO. Renee, a native of Buffalo, has been a resident of Orleans county since the early 90s and has raised her family in that community.  She is a member and patron of the Batavia Concert band of Genesee county thus has strong ties and understanding of the communities served by Community Action of Orleans and Genesee.  Renee holds a Master’s Degree in Health Informatics and a Bachelor’s in Information Systems.  She is committed to using data to improve health outcomes in her community and to fix our broken healthcare system. She is a graduate of the 12-month WOMEN Unlimited LEAD program for high potential women and is a proud member of Leadership Orleans class of 2021.  She serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA) and is a board member of the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS).  She serves as a member of the Lyndonville Lion’s Club, the Medina Rotary,  the Orleans County Valor Medical Reserve Corps and the COVID Community Corps. Renee has served in a broad range of leadership roles in the banking and healthcare industries.  She has always emphasized the importance of being “Part of the Solution”.  When she learned that the mission of Community Action of Orleans and Genesee is “To provide services, with dignity and respect, that help people become self-sufficient”, she knew this was the direction to take her career.

Tina Schleede | Director of Finance and Administration /CFO

Tina joined Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in November 2023 as Director of Finance & Administration/CFO.  Tina brings over 30 years of experience to the agency and a desire to help people and make a difference.  She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, and holds certification as a Plan Sponsor Professional and SHRM-SCP.  Tina is a lifelong resident of Orleans County, raised her family here and currently resides in Waterport with her husband, Scott.

Bonnie Malakie | Director of Children and Youth Services

Bonnie became Community Action’s Head Start Director in September 2000 after acting as a Mental Health Consultant for 9 years. Since 2000 she developed the Early Head Start Program, Kendall and Albion UPK partnerships, and the Early Head Start Child Care Parnership Program. In 2007 her position was expanded to include the Child Care Resource and Referral Program, the ACT Program and any other youth programs. Bonnie has a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling Education. Prior to Community Action, she was a Director and then a Consultant at Community Missions Inc. for 20 plus years (included development and operations of residential and rehab programs for adults/children with mental illness). Since being at Community Action Bonnie has become a very active member of Albion Rotary, is on the Orleans Community Services Board (chairs the Mental Health Sub-committee), is a member of GCC Orleans Advisory Board and is very involved in her church in Medina. Bonnie’s heart has always been in the non-profit sector, with a life commitment to serving children, youth and parents.

Jackie Dunham | Director of Operations / COO

After over 30 years in the banking and finance industry, Jackie joined Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in January 2022 as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations.  During her career has she gained tremendous experience in change management and strategic leadership giving her a strong foundation to develop and lead highly productive and functioning teams.  Jackie has been a lifelong resident of Orleans and raised her family here which lead to her passion about giving back to the community and making a difference.  Currently she  serves on the GCASA Executive Board and is  a member of the Orleans County United Way Board of Directors.

Katrina Chaffee | Director of Community Services and Reporting

Katrina was born and raised in Orleans County. She began her journey at Community Action of Orleans and Genesee in 2013 serving as the Lead Teacher at Kendall UPK. In 2015, she became the manager of the Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership and helped to build the program from the ground up. She holds a master’s degree in Literacy, certified in 6 different areas of education. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in Health Science and Psychology.

Melinda Daniels | Executive Assistant

Melinda Daniels, Executive Assistant started her career with Community Action of Orleans and Genesee Inc. in 2017.  Melinda brings over 20 years of Administrative experience to the agency, and has always had passion to enhance people and our communities.  With strong family roots here, Albion has always been home.  Melinda currently resides in Albion with her husband.

Mission Statement

To provide services, with dignity and respect, that help people become self-sufficient.

COMMUNITY ACTION PROMISE

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and have served low-income and disadvantaged families for nearly 60 years. Community Action programs are designed to empower as well as provide opportunity to those who are not yet self-sufficient.