Michele Puleo O'Hare
Michele Puleo O'Hare
Michele Puleo O’Hare is a dedicated nonprofit executive, community leader, and advocate whose career has been defined by a commitment to service, philanthropy, and strengthening communities throughout New York State for over 30 years.
Michele serves as the Executive Director of the Saint Catherine’s Center for Children Foundation, where she leads fundraising, donor relations, grant development, strategic partnerships, marketing initiatives, and special events that support programs serving thousands of children and families across New York. Through her leadership, she has helped secure significant financial support through major gifts, grants, sponsorships, planned giving initiatives, and in-kind donations that advance the mission of Saint Catherine’s Center for Children.
A passionate champion for volunteerism and civic engagement, Michele currently serves as Vice President of the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce Board, where she works to strengthen connections between businesses, nonprofits, and the broader community.
Michele is also an accomplished leader within Lions Clubs International. She currently serves as the Multiple District 20 Global Membership Team (GMT) Coordinator and is a Past District Governor. Throughout her years of service, she has held numerous leadership positions at the club, district, and state levels, including Region Chair, District Global Extension Team Coordinator, President of the Greater Ravena Area Lions Club, President of the Hearing Conservation Society of New York State, Long-Range Planning Chair for the New York State and Bermuda Lions Foundation, and Chair of its Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee.
In addition, Michele serves as the Immediate Past President of the Ladies of Charity of the Diocese of Albany, continuing her longstanding commitment to supporting individuals and families in need.For year, she has served on many foundation and community boards for not for profits in the capital District region, serving the needy of our community.
Michele’s dedication to community enrichment extends to the arts as a member of the Art School of Columbia County, where she supports the organization’s mission to provide accessible arts education and creative opportunities for individuals of all ages.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and ability to build meaningful relationships, Michele has devoted her career to creating opportunities that help children, families, businesses, and communities thrive.
Michele resides in New York’s Capital Region with her husband, Chuck. They are proud parents of two daughters And Kayla‘s husband Jayand enjoy traveling, supporting the arts, spending time with family, and giving back to the communities they serve.