70 Dubois Street, Newburgh, NY 12550 (845) 561-4400
19 Laurel Avenue, Cornwall, NY 12518 (845) 534-7711
Executive Staff
The day-to-day management of St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital is the responsibility of the following senior administrative officers:
Allan E. Atzrott, President and Chief Executive Officer
Since 2000, Mr. Atzrott has served as President and CEO of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, bringing with him 30 years of health care leadership experience. Under his direction, St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh and The Cornwall Hospital in Cornwall merged in January, 2002 to begin the creation of an integrated health care delivery system.
Atzrott’s career in health care covers more than 35 years – 23 years as a chief executive officer. His extensive knowledge of health care management issues, including careful stewardship of organizational dollars and prudent investments in
services best geared for the community, has enabled him to position St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital for today’s competitive health care environment.
Atzrott earned a Master's of Hospital Administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), is a Board member of the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), the Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association (NorMet), and sits on several community and professional boards.
Mary Elizabeth Duffy, Senior Vice President and CFO
Ms. Duffy is responsible for the management and operation of all financial services of the hospital and its related facilities. A Certified Public Accountant who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a Master's of Public Administration in Health Services from New York University, Ms. Duffy previously served as Vice President of Financial Services of St. Barnabas Health Care System, Chief Financial Officer of
St. Barnabas Medical Center, Chief Financial Officer of Children’s Specialized Hospital, and was a senior manager in the New Jersey Health Care Practice of KPMG.
Robert S. Ross, Senior Vice President, Operations
Mr. Ross received a Masters of Health Services Administration from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer and Information Science from Brooklyn College. He has more than 25 years of experience in the health care industry. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cornwall administration, Mr. Ross held the position of Senior Director, Administration at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.
Mr. Ross is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Christine Elizabeth Jelalian, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Jelalian is Board Certified in General and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and has been affiliated with the hospital since 1985 as a surgeon. She served as chairperson of the St. Luke's Department of Surgery from 1992 to 1995, Vice President of the St. Luke's Medical Staff from 1996 to 1997, President of the
St. Luke's Medical Staff in 1998 and Medical Director at St. Luke's from 1999 through July 2001. In July 2001, her responsibilities were expanded to both campuses. She received her Medical Degree in 1975 from New York Medical College followed by a Residency in General Surgery from 1975-1980, a Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care at New York Medical College, a Fellowship in Renal Transplantation at Hahnemann Hospital, a Fellowship in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia and additional training in surgery of the hand at Hartford Hospital.
Mary Kelley,Vice President, Quality Management
Ms. Kelley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management from the College of St. Scholastica, and received her Master's in Business Administration from Marist College. She has more than 25 years of experience in quality improvement and regulatory requirements in the health care sector. Currently her responsibilities include Quality Management/Performance Improvement, Peer Review Functions, Clinical Infection Control, Medical Staff Services, Health Information Management, Joint Commission and DOH compliance. Ms. Kelley is a Registered Health Information Administrator and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.
Joan Cusack-McGuirk, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
Joan Cusack-McGuirk, RN, BSN, MA, NEA-BC, has been in health care for greater than 30 years. She graduated from St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center in NYC, received her BSN from SUNY New Paltz, earned a Master's Degree in Administration at NYU, and is a graduate of the Johnson & Johnson Wharton Fellows Program in Management for Nurse Executives. Ms. Cusack-McGuirk is Immediate Past President of NYONE (New York Organization of Nurse Executives) and served as President of that organization's NorMet Region in 2006-2007. She actively participates on the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA) Nurse Executive Steering Committee and the NYS Nursing Coalition. Ms. Cusack-McGuirk is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society and SUNY New Paltz National Honor Society.
Sue Sullivan, Vice President, Development and Government AffairsExecutive Director,
Hospital Foundation
Sue Sullivan is responsible for all aspects of fundraising and community and government affairs. In her leadership role, Ms. Sullivan serves as the hospital’s Chief Lobbyist in Washington, D.C. and Albany, focusing on governmental issues affecting health care in the region.
Ms. Sullivan received a Bachelor's Degree in public relations and speech communications from Syracuse University. She serves on the boards of the
Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Association for Fundraising Professionals and the New Paltz Regional Chamber. Her memberships include the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, Association of Fund Raising Professionals and American College of Healthcare Executives.
Deborah Turner, Vice President, Human Resources
As Vice President of Human Resources, Ms. Turner is responsible for employee-related policies, procedures and benefits. She has more than 19 years of experience in human resources. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in 2001, she was Regional Vice President of Human Resources for Genesis Health Ventures. She has a B.A. in Business Administration from Ramapo College, New Jersey, and is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Jill Barton, Assistant Vice President, Finance
Ms. Barton oversees the departments of patient registration, general accounting, budget and reimbursement, and patient accounting. A graduate of Northwood University, Midland, Michigan, she brings 25 years of financial experience to her position. Prior to joining St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, Ms. Barton was the Chief Financial Officer at Kingston Regional Health Care System. She is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
