Kendal on Hudson Welcomes Carino as CFO

August 26, 2024

SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — Kendal on Hudson, a life-plan community in the lower Hudson Valley, roughly 35 miles from the heart of New York City, has announced in a press release the appointment of Carmela Carino as chief financial officer.

She brings more than 30 years of invaluable experience in not-for-profit and healthcare accounting and financial operations.

“Carmela brings a wealth of experience and a high level of professionalism to her new role,” said CEO Jean Eccleston. “Her expertise will be instrumental in driving Kendal’s financial strategy. We are excited to welcome Carmela to the Kendal team and look forward to the positive impact she will make.”

Carino’s professional history is marked by her most recent role as director of finance at an organization that features palliative and end-of-life care, and her tenure as controller for one of New York City’s most prominent not-for-profit social service agencies.

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“I am thrilled to join Kendal on Hudson,” Carino shared. “As defined in the mission statement, Kendal is a place where strong values guide us in fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where everyone can truly be themselves. By embracing compassion, safety, and trust, we bring our values to life and cultivate a culture of belonging and acceptance. It’s a privilege to be part of this team and contribute to making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and employees.”

Founded on Quaker principles and guided by its Values and Practices, the operating Kendal affiliates provide independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care. Kendal-affiliated senior living communities are in New Hampshire; New York; Massachusetts; Virginia; the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area; Illinois; Pennsylvania; and Ohio.