Leadership

Ms. Donnarumma joined Dismas Charities Inc. in January of 2024 as CEO, where she will be focused on continuing and growing Dismas’ industry leadership role in Community Corrections.  Prior to joining Dismas, Ellen spent 17 years at Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) in Boston, Massachusetts where she provided executive leadership for the Reentry Services and External Affairs Division consisting of over 300 employees.  Prior to CRJ Ms. Donnarumma was an independent consultant providing executive level guidance in the areas of government affairs, public relations, communications, community development, behavioral health, and criminal and youth justice.  She also has previous executive level experience at Community Solutions, Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes self reliance, accountability and responsibility for at risk and disadvantaged youth and adults, where she was instrumental in expanding the foot print of that organizations foot print and revenue base.  Ellen is active in many national trade organizations and associations.  She holds a degree in Communications and Political Science from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

As Sr. VP/Chief Operating Officer, Faith is responsible for Dismas’ national network of Residential Reentry centers.  During her long career with Dismas, which began in 1987, Faith has held almost every position in a Dismas Center including entry level.  Her extensive experience and track record of success makes her uniquely qualified to lead the Dismas Field Operation into a future of continued success.  Faith holds a degree in Corrections and Administration of Justice from Eastern Kentucky University.