Leadership Team

Bonnie Brae is led by a dedicated team of professionals committed to stewardship, excellence, transparency, and measurable long-term impact. Our leadership brings deep experience in youth development, mental health treatment, health, education, and nonprofit operations and governance—working collaboratively to advance Bonnie Brae’s strategic priorities, strengthen our continuum of care, and ensure sustainable outcomes for the young people and families we serve.

Paul D. Rieger, MSW

Chief Executive Officer

Shukura Shears, MSOL

Chief Development Officer

Alberto Vasquez

Chief Financial Officer

Christian Whooley, MA, LPC

Chief Operating Officer

Danielle Lenar-Cummings

Executive Assistant

Brooke Ellis, M.Ed

Bonnie Brae School Principal

Phil Errico, BA

Director of Residential Programs

Kathy Harkins, RN, BSN

Director of Health Services

Kathy Lewis, PsyD

Director of Quality Assurance and Improvement

John Szydlowski, BS

Director of Human Resources

Dr. Nicole Thomas, M.D., FAPA

Psychiatric Medical Director

Carmine Trento, BA

Director of Facilities

Kyron Trumpet, BA, MSW

Director of Community Based Residential Services