MIHCS - Key Persons


Adrienne Cullen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Director of Mission Integration at Mary Immaculate Health / Care Services
Adrienne Cullen serves as Director of Mission Integration at Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services (MIHCS). Most recently, Cullen served as a Pastoral Associate at the Catholic Community of Billerica, Mass. Prior to that, she was a Pastoral Assistant at St. Andrew Parish, also in Billerica. She earned both her Post-Masters Certificate in Spiritual Formation/Direction and Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. In addition, Cullen holds a Spiritual Direction Certificate from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, Wis. as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Ashley Bernard

Job Titles:
  • Residential Housing Manager

Deacon Cristino Ynfante

Job Titles:
  • Director

Deacon Eric Peabody

Job Titles:
  • Director / Deacon Eric Peabody, Director

Deborah L. Turiano

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Del Downing, NHA

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Executive Director, MI Nursing / Restorative Center
Most recently, Del served as Area Vice President for Golden Living in Canton, Mass., where he oversaw a region that included more than 1,600 beds. During his tenure, his leadership guided the organization to improved resident satisfaction rates and expanded relationships with local accountable care organizations (ACOs). Del holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and served in the United States Air Force. He resides in Manchester, N.H.

Fredericka Baker

Job Titles:
  • Regional Controller

Gerard "Gerry" Foley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team

Gerard Foley - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • President
In August 2022, we welcomed back Gerard "Gerry" Foley as President/CEO of Mary Immaculate Health Care Services (MIHCS), a role he initially held from 2011 to 2017. Gerry rejoined MIHCS after several years of service at Covenant Health's home office in a variety of roles. In 2017, he assumed responsibility for the system's post-acute care facilities as the Vice President of Post-Acute Care Operations. In 2019, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and President of Post-Acute Care and became a member of the Corporate Leadership Team. Additionally, Gerry served as President of Covenant Health Systems, our Public Juridic Person (PJP), which leveraged his deep understanding of Catholic identity and values.

Gerard J. Foley - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
  • President

Kelley MacDonald

Job Titles:
  • Director of Admissions / Marketing, Marguerite 's House Assisted Living

Kristine Madden

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director, Marguerite 's House Assisted Living

Leah Doherty

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Director of Employee Experience
Leah Doherty is responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the Human Resource function throughout Mary Immaculate. Prior to joining MI, Leah gained 15 years of Human Resource Management experience in a variety of healthcare and food service settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of New Hampshire. Leah is a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a designation awarded by HR Certification Institute, the credentialing body for Human Resource professionals. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and the Northeast Human Resource Association.

Matthew J. Pallone

Job Titles:
  • Director

Raisa T. Carrasco-Velez

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Board of Trustees

Roger Desjardins

Job Titles:
  • Director / Deacon Eric Peabody, Director

Samer Obeid

Job Titles:
  • Clerk
  • Member of the Board of Trustees
  • Secretary

Sitha Bou

Job Titles:
  • Director of Admissions, MI Nursing / Restorative Center

Sr. Marcia Wiley

Job Titles:
  • Director

Tricia Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • CDONA, IP - BC, Director of Nursing
  • Director of Nursing for the MI Nursing / Restorative Center
Tricia Shaw serves as Director of Nursing for the MI Nursing/Restorative Center, a 231-bed community offering skilled nursing as well as physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy rehabilitation services. Prior to joining MIHCS, Shaw held Director of Nursing positions at Erickson Living's Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass. and Berkshire Healthcare's Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers, Mass. Shaw is a registered nurse. Shaw earned her Associate of Science in Nursing from North Shore Community College in Beverly, Mass. Shaw also currently holds certifications in laboratory technology, infection control and dementia care and nursing administration.

William Shaheen

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the Board of Trustees