Commissioner
Dr. Shirley JA Green
Plans, directs and controls the administration and provision of services by the
Department of Recreation and Human Services (i.e., Recreation, Human Services, Public Market, Animal Services, Parks, and Youth Services); Appoints, with the approval
of the Mayor, the heads of bureaus, divisions or other operating units that may
be established.
Phone: 585-428-7962
Email: Shirley.Green@cityofrochester.gov |
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Deputy Commissioner
Sarah Fletcher
Oversees and manages the human services functions of the department. Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of the Human Services bureau and personnel, including but not limited to crisis intervention services, prevention and outreach efforts, and workforce development. Serves as Acting Commissioner as needed.
Phone: 585-428-6338
Email: Sarah.Fletcher@cityofrochester.gov
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Isaac Bliss
Manager of Youth Services
Responsible for the direction and supervision of youth services programming including the design, implementation and evaluation of programs and services focusing on youth employment, youth health and personal development. Programs include Literacy, Comprehensive Adolescent and Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs, Civic engagement, Jr. Rec Leader, Biz Kid$, Summer of Opportunity, and Roc MBK.
Phone: 585-428-6503
Email: Isaac.Bliss@cityofrochester.gov |
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James “Jim” Farr
Director of Public Market
Responsible for the operation, and oversight of the Rochester Public Market and
the International Plaza including marketing, planning, collaborations,
contracts and compliance. Represents the City local, national and international
organizations, conferences and forums focusing on markets and food security and
acts as a spokesperson for the Market and the Plaza. Develops and implements
special events and initiatives at the market/plaza and in the adjoining
district.
Phone: 585-428-6866
Email: James.Farr@cityofrochester.gov |
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Leslie Green
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
Serves as an agent for the Commissioner in procuring information from other members of the administrative staff; Schedules appointments and is responsible for the routing of routine matters to appropriate staff members; responsible for transmission of directives and follow-up on action required; Meets the public directly or by telephone and provides information or resolves minor problems; Supervises and assists in the preparation of all correspondence and inter-bureau business. Processes City Council agenda items; Conducts special assignments as directed.
Phone: 585-428-6157
Email: Leslie.Green@cityofrochester.gov
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Kendra Hayle
Director of Center Operations
Oversee the operation of Community Recreation Centers (R-Center). Administer program analysis, and manage the
delivery of services and program planning process for the R-Centers. Reviews, approves, and monitors all program
plans and modifications at facilities. Evaluates facility effectiveness and
customer satisfaction.
Phone: 585-6435
Email: Kendra.Hayle@cityofrochester.gov |
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Alia Henton-Williams
Manager of Crisis Services
Manages and oversees all aspects of the Crisis
Intervention Services Office including community response teams, case
management, and victim services.
Phone: 585-428-1303
Email: Alia.henton-williams@cityofrochester.gov |
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Mai Ho
Director of Administration and Marketing/Bilingual
Responsible for the management of key services within DRHS administrative office. Oversees and administers the personnel functions, marketing and communications, payroll, contracts, purchasing, leadership development, and the Permit’s Office.
Phone: 585-428-6997
Email: Mai.Ho@cityofrochester.gov |
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Sarah Nguyen Hooper
DRHS Project Manager
Manages the development and implementation of DRHS special projects and oversees the department's capital improvement projects. Leads department database management software, technical issues, and vendor negotiations.
Phone: 585-428-7117
Email: Sarah.Hooper@cityofrochester.gov |
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Eric Rose
Director of Community Athletics
Responsible for the operations of the Rochester Sports Community Complex, GVP
Sports Complex, MLK Ice Rink, and the leadership of all athletic and aquatic
programs and services offered by the City of Rochester. Leads the coordination
and integration of community sports programs with City of Rochester facilities. Serves as the liaison to the Rochester City
School District for athletics and aquatics.
Phone: 585-428-6481
Email: Eric.Rose@cityofrochester.gov
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Sara Scott
Director of Programs and Park Stewardship
Manage the operation of recreation and parks programming and project organization. Oversees several recreation and parks
programs including: Waterways, Community programming, Camps, STEAM Engine, Horticulture and Environmental Education, Rec on the Move,
Roc Paint, Mobile Play, Senior Programming, AmeriCorps, and Park activation and
stewardship. Serves as the lead for food and nutrition with Summer Meals as well as the COVID relief food distributions.
Phone: 585-428-8820
Email: Sara.Scott@cityofrochester.gov
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