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History of Pro Action

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. was established as a result of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and has been serving the people of Steuben and Yates Counties for more than 40 years.  We are part of a nationwide network of 1,100 Community Action Agencies.

Community Action Agencies are non-profit organizations that work to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty at the local level by providing programs that are specific to the needs of the local community.

Click on the link at the left to learn more about Community Action and why we do what we do.

Pro Action's Administration

  • Executive Director -- David F. Hill

  • Deputy Director -- Dawn Brucie

  • Associate Director -- Laura Rossman

  • Human Resources -- Meredith Dessoye, Benefits Manager

  • Finance Director-- Todd Kesel

  • Computer Technology Director -- Michael Fay

  • Yates Associate Director -- Katie Smeenk

Pro Action's Board of Directors

Pro Action is governed by a Board of Directors made up of representatives of the public, low-income and private sectors from both Steuben and Yates Counties. Our current Board Members are:

  • Debbi Deats, President
  • Don Meyer, Vice President
  • Don Creath, Treasurer
  • Judy Duquette, Secretary
  • Donna Alexander
  • Karen Dgien
  • Brian Diffenbacher
  • Betty Flanagan
  • Madelyn Glover
  • Carolyn Johnson
  • David Pels
  • Robert Roberts
  • Roberta Smith

Pro Action Board Meetings are open to the public.  We ask that anyone wishing to attend a meeting call ahead (607) 776-2125 ext. 312) to confirm that the meeting is taking place and so we can make sure adequate seating is available. 

 The December meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 15 at 10:00 a.m. at San Carlos Mexican Restaruant in Bath. 

For a schedule of 2010 Board of Directors meetings, click here. 

Professional Affiliations

 

Pro Action is a member of the National Community Action Partnership, National Community Action Foundation, New York State Community Action Association, New York State Weatherization Directors' Association, and Family Development Association of New York State.