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CATHOLIC CHARITIES BROOKLYN & QUEENS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
TO RECEIVE
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SOCIAL WORK AWARD

For his outstanding contributions to children and families, Mr. Robert Siebel, Executive Director/CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, will receive the 2005 Mary Ann Quaranta Alumni Award from the Graduate School of Social Service Alumni Association at Fordham University. The 2005 Annual Awards Dinner honoring outstanding professionals in the field of social work will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus, New York, NY.

As Executive Director/CEO of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens, Robert L. Siebel is responsible for over 180 social service programs in 120 sites throughout Brooklyn and Queens. These services include programs for older adults, the mentally ill, the developmentally disabled, families and youth, early childhood education and housing.

From his start at the Agency as a mental health case-aide in 1973, Mr. Siebel rose to his current post through his steadfast dedication to human services in every capacity, including Youth Development Coordinator, Regional Director of Northern Brooklyn, Associate Executive Director, and as Chief Operating Officer. During his career, Mr. Siebel has helped develop numerous service models for the organization including residential programs for persons with mental illness, services to the homeless, and a nationally recognized training program for early child development workers, The Caritas Center.

Mr. Siebel holds a B.A. degree from Cathedral College, and an M.S.W. with dual majors in Administration and Family Practice from Fordham University School of Social Work. He has done graduate work at New York University School of Public Administration and holds a Certificate from Columbia University Not for Profit Institute. He has been a field instructor for the Schools of Social Work at Columbia University, New York University and Fordham University and a leadership development consultant for community-based organizations throughout the country. He serves on numerous Boards of Directors, including Progress of Peoples Development Corporation, the housing affiliate of Brooklyn Catholic Charities, and as Board President of Care at Home of the Diocese of Brooklyn, Inc. and Joachim & Anne Nursing Home. Additionally, Mr. Siebel has been an active member of Catholic Charities USA for over 20 years and has recently been appointed to their Board. He is currently section chair of the Management and Administration Section Steering Committee of Catholic Charities USA.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens is proud to have Mr. Siebel as a leader and joins in celebrating this well-deserved honor.

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