The Rev. Dr. Walter J. Smith, S.J. has served as President and CEO of The HealthCare Chaplaincy since September 1993, after serving as its executive vice president since July 1991. Father Smith joined The Chaplaincy’s senior management team after a distinguished academic career, which included university and professional school teaching and administration. As a clinician, Father Smith specialized in end-of-life care and has published numerous articles and two books in this field. He serves as a trustee of several national non-profit health care and advocacy organizations and institutions of higher learning.

Jeanne Lee, Executive Vice President and COO – Prior to her arrival at The Chaplaincy, Jeanne served for 11 years as the CEO of the Franciscan Health System of New York, now part of the Bon Secours Health System. Throughout her career, Ms. Lee held executive leadership positions in several other New York healthcare institutions, including the Chinatown Health Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital Center, and the Frances Schervier Home & Hospital. She has also served as member and chair of the New York State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.

Jackson Kytle, Ph.D., Vice President, Academic Affairs – Dr. Kytle has held key leadership positions at several higher educational institutions including Antioch University, Goddard College, Norwich University, and, most recently, the New School University in New York City. The author of numerous scholarly books and articles on non-traditional education and adult learning, Dr. Kytle is the principal architect of The Chaplaincy’s education and research programs.

The Rev. George Handzo, Vice President, Pastoral Care Leadership and Practice, has been a part of The HealthCare Chaplaincy for over two decades, first as a chaplain at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and later as an esteemed member of The Chaplaincy’s management team. The Rev. Handzo currently heads The HealthCare Chaplaincy's entire clinical program and its Consulting Service, which offers a full range of options to help medical institutions across the country build or expand an existing multifaith pastoral care department.

Nicholas L. Grimaldi, Assistant Vice President of Advancement, Major Gifts brings to The Chaplaincy nearly 20 years of fundraising experience. He was previously director of development for several prominent New York City organizations: The Legal Aid Society; Fountain House, Inc.; Hartley House, Inc., and The Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance, Inc.