As Chief Executive Officer, Kate Trambitskaya oversees the administration, programs, and strategic plan of Spence-Chapin. Kate began working at Spence-Chapin in 2012, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel for the organization. Before coming to Spence-Chapin, Kate was a Senior Team Leader/Attorney for the Family Court Legal Services, Administration for Children’s Services in Brooklyn for six years, representing the Commissioner of Social Services in court and various judicial proceedings. Kate is a Posse Foundation alumna, a fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a member of New York Attorneys for Adoption & Family Formation (NYAAFF), and board member of the National Council For Adoption (NCFA).

Kate received a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University and a JD from St. John’s University School of Law.

Jodyne Kim serves as the Chief Financial Administrative Officer (CFAO) at Spence-Chapin. Jodyne oversees day to day fiscal operations, manages finance staff for the agency, and heads the Human Resources and Operations Departments. Jodyne started her career in Accounting and Finance by accident as an undergraduate looking for easy part-time job and has stayed in Finance ever since! That was over 35 years ago and in 2001, she made a conscientious decision to work only in the not for profit sector.  Jodyne has worked for a several notable charitable organizations in NYC such as Helen Keller International, Nonprofit Finance Fund and most recently served as the Director of Finance for The Bronx Charter School For Children for the past six years.  Jodyne brings resolute accountability, relentless determination and technical skills to protect and enhance the financial health of Spence Chapin.

Jodyne received a bachelor’s degree from New York University.

Chelsea Guffy is the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children, where she specializes in providing legal consultation on all agency matters and ensuring the agency maintains necessary licensure to support all programs. Chelsea is proud to serve an organization with such a strong legacy in the field of adoption. Chelsea began her career on the legal team at Spence-Chapin when she was a student at CUNY School of Law. While at CUNY, Chelsea was a student advocate with CUNY’s Human Rights and Gender Justice Clinic focusing on issues related to juvenile justice, incarceration of minors, and depriving children of liberty. She also interned with the Gladney Center for Adoption where she worked with an interdisciplinary team of social workers and medical professionals to help move children with special needs out of institutionalized care. Taking CUNY’s motto of “law in the service of human needs” with her, Chelsea has pursued a career in advocating for a child’s inherent right to family. She has had the unique opportunity to volunteer at institutions and children’s residential medical facilities in China, Russia, Bulgaria, and South Africa. Chelsea brings particular passion to serving children with special needs.

Linda Alexandre serves as the Chief Program Officer, Domestic Adoption Programs at Spence-Chapin. Linda oversees day to day operations and manages senior program staff for Spence-Chapin’s Domestic, International, and Special Needs Adoption Programs. In her over twenty-year career at Spence-Chapin, Linda’s leadership skills and management style have consistently strengthened Spence-Chapin’s programs and ensured that they meet the needs of the multitude of people we serve, including birth parents, adoptive parents, volunteers, and domestic and international partners.

Linda received a bachelor’s degree from Lehman College, and a master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University.

Nancy Esposito joined Spence-Chapin in August of 2017 and currently serves as Chief Development Officer, Consultant (CDO) where she oversees fundraising efforts for the organization. Nancy is a marketing, development, and event specialist with more than 15 years of experience working with clients in both private sector and nonprofit arenas. Nancy began her career on Wall Street, overseeing all event functions for Financial Dynamics. She later served in the luxury retail industry as Director of Events and Catering at Saks Fifth Avenue. After experiencing significant success there, she assumed the role of Director of Development, where she oversaw all fundraising activities, development staff, and liaised with the Board of Directors. During her tenure at The Doe Fund, Nancy helped raise more than $45 million, and presided over the city-wide rebranding of the organization, updating all marketing collateral in the $50 million nonprofit’s portfolio. Nancy next served as Director of Development and Communications at Urban Pathways, a nonprofit social service and supportive housing organization serving homeless adults in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Nancy holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Communications from Marist College and New York University.

Christine Goffredo Pohl brings more than 10 years’ experience in the private and nonprofit sector to her role as Senior Director of Development & Marketing where she oversees the organization’s fundraising and communications efforts. Christine has worked in development and marketing both in the US and abroad. Christine joined the Spence-Chapin team in 2018 and is delighted to be able to apply her passion for fundraising and diverse professional experience to her position as Director of Development & Marketing.

Christine received a Master of Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Bachelor of Arts from the Burnett Honors College at the University of Central Florida.

Since 2008, Monica Baker has been dedicated to working with birth and adoptive families before, during and after their adoption process at Spence-Chapin. Now the Director of Domestic Adoption Programs, Monica oversees a professional team who places children in the United States who are in need of permanent homes with loving adoptive parents, providing them with comprehensive guidance and support as they navigate their path to parenthood. 

Christine Tangel is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families in New York City. She has provided direct service and supervision in various aspects of child welfare, including preventive services and foster care. Christine is the Director of the Pre & Post Adoption department at Spence-Chapin, where she supervises clinical services, home study assessments and community engagement events, provi​des therapeutic intervention for members of the adoption constellation, and facilitatestrainings on adoption and permanency-related themes.