SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of Francis House has announced the appointment of Jillian Trionfero as its new executive director. Francis House, founded in 1991, offers compassionate care to people in need in the final days of their life. “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to the Francis House family,” Alicia Calagiovanni, board […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The board of directors of Francis House has announced the appointment of Jillian Trionfero as its new executive director. Francis House, founded in 1991, offers compassionate care to people in need in the final days of their life. “We are thrilled to welcome Jillian to the Francis House family,” Alicia Calagiovanni, board chair for the Francis House board of directors, said in the announcement. “With over 15 years of creative leadership in the non-profit sector, her strategic vision, collaborative approach, and dedication to our mission will be invaluable as we continue to serve the community.” Trionfero’s past experience includes serving as director of agency relations at Feed More, intellectual and developmental disabilities director of operations at Good Neighbor, and director of Dominion Waiver Services and state director at Dominion Youth Services, according to her LinkedIn profile. “I am honored to carry forward the important mission of Francis House. For over three decades, Francis House has been a beacon of care in this community, a legacy that began with Sister Kathleen Osbelt. I look forward to working with the incredible team here as we continue to serve those in need,” Trionfero said in the announcement. Trionfero holds a bachelor’s degree in child and family studies from Syracuse University. Francis House says it provides “a home and extended family to persons with terminal illnesses, so they can die with dignity surrounded by the unconditional love of God.” Over the years, the organization has cared for more than 4,000 residents and supported over 12,000 families. Francis House is located at 108 Michaels Ave. in Syracuse.