CoC Director:

Kelly Conroy-Scott

Kelly Conroy-Scott is a visionary nonprofit leader dedicated to building stronger, more equitable communities. For nearly three decades, she has worked at the intersection of housing, domestic violence, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and child protection—always centering the voices of people most impacted.

Currently serving as Director for the Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Coalition, Kelly leads regionwide efforts to end homelessness through collaboration, innovation, and equity-driven strategies. In her role, she facilitates a competitive process to secure federal funding that strengthens housing services, while bringing together diverse partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing homelessness in the Mohawk Valley.

Her career has included leading one of Florida’s largest domestic violence centers through a period of transformation, founding the premier LGBTQ+ youth drop-in center in the Mohawk Valley, and directing a nationally accredited Child Advocacy Center. Across these roles, Kelly has built systems of care rooted in compassion, accountability, and justice.

As Founder and Board President of Build For Good, she continues to champion community-driven solutions that honor lived experience and create pathways to stability and leadership for people facing homelessness. A trusted convener and advocate, Kelly is guided by the belief that every person deserves safety, dignity, and the opportunity to thrive.

contact: kellys@mvhomeless.org

CoC Deputy Director:

Sheila Nova

Sheila Nova is the Deputy Director of the Mohawk Valley Homeless and Housing Coalition, with more than 20 years of direct experience supporting individuals and families facing homelessness. Over her extensive career, she has been a dedicated advocate for at-risk youth and unaccompanied youth, overseeing various youth programs and a youth shelter.   Sheila consistently demonstrates skills in guiding initiatives from concept to completion, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, optimizing resources, and applying innovative problem-solving methods.  Sheila specializes in developing and implementing effective programs and policies that address the underlying causes of homelessness. Her core competencies include advocacy, policy development, and strategic planning, and she is known for fostering partnerships that drive change.

Originally from the Bronx, Sheila is fluent in both English and Spanish. She holds an A.A.S. in Business Administration: System Office Management from Berkeley College in NYC, a B.A. in Psychology from SUNY IT in Utica, NY, and Family Development Credentials with Cornell University. 

Contact: snova@mvhomeless.org

HMIS Administrator:

Katrina Webb

Katrina brings over 20 years of expertise in human services and housing case management. She is highly skilled in using HMIS software to support data-driven decision-making and is dedicated to helping vulnerable populations. Katrina holds an Associate of Science in Human Services from Mohawk Valley Community College and an NYS Family Development Credential from Cornell University.

Contact:  KatrinaW@unitedwaymv.org

Coordinated Entry System Administrator :

Kari Scott

Kari began her career with AmeriCorps, where she worked with housing authority residents. It was there that she discovered a passion for human services. She then went on to work with Veterans for several years where she achieved accreditation status for the agency, which was one of the first in NYS to do so. Kari then moved to system level work with Coordinated Entry. In this position, she has been responsible for the program development of CE, writing, implementing and enforcing our policies and procedures and prioritization process. She has also effectively built collaborative stakeholder engagement and provider relationships. Additionally, she has been successful in coordinating with service providers at the local, county and state levels as well as troubleshooting crisis situations as they arise.

With her experience, Kari brings a vast knowledge of our continuum of care, HUD regulations, public policy and service delivery strategies. She has a proven track record of positive outcomes and is able to strategize and solve problems efficiently and effectively while adhering to HUD guidance. Kari holds a Bachelors in Communications from St John Fisher College and an Advanced Certification in Non-Profit Management from SUNY Empire.

Phone: 315-922-2014

Coordinated Entry Specialist:

Kyndall Padzik

Kyndall Padzik is a Coordinated Entry Specialist with the Mohawk Valley Housing and Homeless Coalition and has several years of experience in effective service delivery and coordination. Kyndall is originally from California where she has prior experience working at the airport and Amazon, but it wasn’t until she got a job at rehab facility that she fell in love with helping people. Kyndall then moved to New York in hopes of pursuing a career of helping people and found herself at the Rescue Mission of Utica.

She started as the first woman to work at the men’s shelter as a case manager, where she assisted in linking residents to housing resources as well as working with other community service providers to ensure continued stability. She held that position for 2 years and then moved across the street to run her own program under the supervision of NYS Department of Corrections in conjunction with the Rescue Mission of Utica. There she was responsible for the oversight of residents at Parker House who were coming out of incarceration. In this program Kyndall worked with residents on housing goals, employment and service connection. She also coordinated with parole and probation, local courts and providers within our continuum of care to create service plans that addressed each residents individual needs.

From the Rescue Mission, Kyndall came to Coordinated Entry with an array of experiences and professional relationships that have allowed her to continue serving our most vulnerable populations. At the system level, Kyndall hopes to continue to make a positive and meaningful impact on our community.

Contact: kyndallp@unitedwaymv.org

HMIS Specialist:

Kendra Green

Kendra Green brings her knowledge and a deep-seated passion for helping others to her role. She holds an Associate's Degree, a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a minor in Psychology, and a Master’s in Social Work from Syracuse University. With her extensive background in human services, Kendra has honed her skills in supporting vulnerable populations and managing critical data. At United Way, she works diligently with Madison and Oneida County HMIS users to ensure data accuracy and provides essential training to new users.

Contact: kendrag@unitedwaymv.org

Coordinated Entry Specialist:

Tiffany Curry

As our Coordinated Entry Specialist, Tiffany is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the homeless assistance coordinated entry/access system. She brings more than twelve years of human services and life experience to the United Way of the Mohawk Valley (UWMV). Tiffany takes the time to meet with each participant we serve with compassion and empathy and provides the best next steps forward for individuals and families. She prides herself on serving the UWMV’s mission and gratifies her role with integrity, honesty, and humility. 

Contact: TiffanyC@UnitedWayMV.org

(315-941-8055)