Board of Directors
Eric Malter, President
Having served as Vice President since 2015, Eric became Child Find’s board president at the 2020 Annual Meeting. Eric contributes his knowledge and expertise in strategic planning and marketing to Child Find, having worked in the healthcare agency business for more than 40 years. While his early career was spent on the creative side of marketing, he was ultimately drawn to the account services and strategic planning aspects of agency life, and founded Medical Database Communications, Inc. With his extensive healthcare database marketing experience, for over two decades Eric kept MDC positioned at the center of the world of programmatic media and marketing, providing clients with outstanding returns on their marketing investments. In 2017, Eric launched a new marketing company, Vizion Advertising, LLC and continues to serve the needs of existing and new clients alike.
Eric received his Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from the University of South Florida.
Karen Kozac Reiter, Vice President
In 2020, Karen retired as Chief Administrative Officer for the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, the state agency that provides oversight for judges in the Unified Court System. Prior professional experience includes Assistant District Attorney in New York County and Staff Writer for the Union for Reform Judaism, Department of Synagogue Management.
While she raised her children in Westchester, Karen was on the board of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force, Larchmont Temple, and on the Town of Mamaroneck Selection Committee. She holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Brooklyn Law School.
Craig Harrison, Treasurer
Craig Harrison is a senior executive with over 25 years of experience leading finance teams in the banking and insurance industries. Craig is currently the Chief Financial Officer for the Commercial Banking division at Citizens Bank, where he is responsible for the financial performance, reporting, control and strategy for a business with $65bn in loans and $45bn in deposits. Prior to this, he was the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis for MUFG Americas / Union Bank, American International Group, JPMorgan Chase, Chase Consumer & Community Banking, and Chase Home Lending. Craig began his career at Citi where he had several roles in finance with increasing responsibility over his 12 year tenure with the bank.
Craig and his wife, Veronica, live in New Jersey and have three children.
Elizabeth Baker, Secretary
Elizabeth’s connection to Child Find began more than a decade ago as a searching parent. Her agonizing nine-month search and reunification with her children have given her unique insight – as well as dedication – to the plight of missing children and their families. That compassion, combined with her energy and leadership skills made her invaluable as President of Child Find’s Board of Directors for many years. She continues on the board as a valued Director.
Elizabeth is currently Senior Vice President, Head of Manufacturing Medical Devices at Philips. In 2017, she retired from IBM, having served as Vice President of Cloud Managed Services Delivery. She began her career there as a Facilities Engineer, later holding a variety of management and up line management positions in engineering and manufacturing, supporting a variety of IBM Microelectronics packaging businesses. Elizabeth went on to several leadership positions – leading global teams in manufacturing, Business Operations, Demand/Supply Planning and Inventory. Elizabeth joined IBM after completing a degree in Engineering from Michigan State University.
Dr. Lena Green, Director
Dr. Lena Green, DSW, LCSW, CLC, is a graduate of the NYU Silver School of Social Work with over 20 years of direct clinical practice with children and families. She is currently Executive Director of HOPE Center Harlem. Lena is skilled in various areas of mental health, program planning and development, clinical supervision and building strategic partnerships. As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, Lena has a deep commitment to community, working with underserved and marginalized populations. She is the Founder of The Akira Center, Inc., a free community based social services program focusing on fatherhood, healthy relationships, and mental health.
Lena received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her master’s degrees from Silver School of Social work at NYU. She holds Post-Master’s Certificates in Advance Clinical Practice from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and in the Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Addicted Clients (TADAC) from NYU Silver School of Social Work.
Michael Titens, Esq., Director
Michael brings his legal talents to Child Find, advising on contractual and compliance matters. He represents U.S. and international clients in structuring, negotiating, and implementing mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. He also represents U.S. and foreign issuers in securities offerings and compliance with public disclosure and reporting requirements, including corporate governance and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. His general corporate practice includes the formation and operation of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies; commercial contracts; and structuring and documenting employment, distribution, and representation arrangements.
Mike serves as co-chair of Thompson & Knight’s cross-practice Data Privacy and CyberSecurity initiative. Distinctions and Honors include: The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc. (Corporate Law) 2013-2015; and Texas Super Lawyers® by Thomson Reuters (Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities & Corporate Finance, Business/Corporate); 2003-2004, 2006-2007, 2013-2014.
Nancy Proyect Rider
Nancy Proyect Rider is Executive Director of Child Find of America, Inc. Prior to joining Child Find, Nancy founded NoMo Consulting, a firm specializing in funding strategies and organizational growth for nonprofit and private-sector clients. She has also served as Executive Director for organizations focused on public policy, community development, and literacy education.
Nancy has always been active in her community. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors of Leadership Orangeand Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County. She also dedicates time to the Newburgh Urban Farm and Food, Inc. and Temple Beth Jacob.
Nancy and her husband live in the beautiful Hudson Valley. They have four children and the best dog ever.
Arthur Finnel
Art is the Co-Founder of Horizon Partners Ventures LLC. He brings his expertise in financial oversight and development to Child Find having over 30 year of leadership experience working with both large and small companies. He was CFO of Wellgen Inc., a biotechnology company using nutrigenomics to discover and develop plant-based wellness products; Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Bionova Holding Corporation, an agribusiness biotechnology company. Mr. Finnel also held senior executive positions of increasing responsibility at Mars Incorporated.
Art holds three degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton School, a master’s degree in Operations Research, and a Wharton MBA in finance.
Inaudy Gil
Inaudy I. Gil is the Executive Director of the Orange County Human Rights Commission, and the founder and Principal Strategist of IIJ Consulting. She holds a Master’s in Science from SUNY Hunter College, an Executive Certification for Diversity and Inclusion from eCornell, and is currently getting her certification to become a Certified Personal and Executive Coach through the CaPP Institute.
Born in Dominican Republic, Inaudy immigrated to the United States as a child, and has lived in the Hudson Valley since 2003. She has worked tirelessly for over 20 years on eliminating oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, and gender inequality in her community. Her expertise includes working in the areas of social justice, diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and gender violence issues, namely intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
Inaudy has volunteered her time on numerous state and local boards and committees, including currently serving on the Boards of Directors for Cornerstone Family Health Center, the Desmond Center for Community Engagement and Wellness, and the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. She has been recognized for her leadership and forward-thinking numerous times, most recently named as the 2024 Cornerstone of the Community Award by Safe Harbors of the Hudson, for her commitment and contributions to her community. She is a sought-after speaker and has presented at numerous national conferences, including in the 2018 TEDxNewburgh, where she discusses diversity and privilege in her talk “Turning Differences into Strengths.”
Robert Lucchesi
Robert Lucchesi is a lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley in New York State. He has more than 30 years of distinguished service in law enforcement. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with honors and a degree in Criminal Justice, he began his career with the New Paltz Police Department in 1993 and served until his retirement in 2024. Over the course of his career, Robert held numerous leadership roles including detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and Chief of Police. He also served as a crisis negotiator with the county’s emergency response team and as a member of the URGENT Task Force. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Marist University.
Deeply committed to family and community, Robert is the husband of Allison Lucchesi and the proud father of three daughters. Beyond his professional career, he has been an active community volunteer, coaching youth sports and serving for several years as President of the New Paltz Youth Basketball Association. He continues his service today as a member of the New Paltz Fire Department and the Village of New Paltz Zoning Board of Appeals.