Meet Our Leadership Team
Our dedicated leaders help make serving the most vulnerable possible – and give families the skills to heal from trauma, restore hope, and end homelessness.
Anne Marie Collins
Vice President and Executive Director
Anne Marie Collins is responsible for all administrative and program operations at Drueding Center. Her extensive background in case management and counseling, including her time as Drueding Center’s program director, provides the basis for guiding our team in the delivery of trauma-informed care for homeless families. Anne Marie works closely with Drueding Center’s Board of Directors and with outside agencies that partner with us in combating homelessness. Her familiarity with all operational aspects of Drueding Center enables her to provide the administrative leadership necessary for an effective, responsive and efficient organization. She joined Drueding Center in 1992 as an After Care Case Manager and holds a Masters Degree in Community Counseling from the University of Scranton.
Beth McLean
Director of Residential Services
Beth McLean is responsible for the coordination of case management and educational services for residential families. She supervises two assistant directors (Residential and Education) and two clinical therapists. Her team includes three Family Advocates (case managers), the Food Pantry Coordinator and five Residential Aides. She joined Drueding Center in 2007 and holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Wisconsin.
Catherine Benjamin
Director of Child Care
Catherine Benjamin manages the daily operations of our NAEYC accredited and licensed Child Care Center, comprised of our Infant/Toddler, Preschool and the School Age Programs. She joined Drueding Center in 2005 as a Head Teacher in the Infant classroom. She holds a Director’s credential and a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Chestnut Hill College.
Jenniya Douglas
Assistant Director of Residential Services
Jenniya Douglas is responsible for the coordination of case management services for the residential families through the direct supervision of the three Family Advocates (case managers) and all in-house educational programming for clients and identification of external resources. She joined Drueding Center in 2023 and holds a Master of Science degree in Health Administration from St. Joseph’s University.
