Christina DeLorenzo of Potsdam was installed as the 2025-26 president of the Rotary Club of Potsdam at its annual dinner in June. During the ceremony, incoming and continuing officers Past President and President-elect Sunday Smith of Potsdam, Secretary Laurean Pelkey of Madrid, and Treasurer Shawn Seymour of Hannawa Falls were also recognized. Mary Sue Foster of Hannawa Falls and Michael Griffin of Colton will continue on the board.
DeLorenzo is a passionate community leader, nonprofit executive, and lifelong advocate for service. She brings a deep commitment to Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”
She currently serves as chief financial officer of Health WorkForce New York and holds CFO roles with several healthcare workforce development organizations across New York State, including the Central New York Area Health Education Center, Northern Area Health Education Center, and Brooklyn-Queens-Long Island Area Health Education Center. With over a decade of leadership in healthcare and nonprofit finance, DeLorenzo has built a career dedicated to advancing equitable access and sustainable impact.
DeLorenzo earned both her bachelor of science in organizational management and master of science in healthcare administration from Roberts Wesleyan College. After a successful career in Rochester, she returned to her North Country roots, where she continues to lead efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and support community well-being.
She is also a proud single mother to a hardworking teenage daughter. The love, support, and dynamic of her daughter, father and brother play a crucial role in her ability to serve others — grounding her in perspective, fueling her drive, and reminding her daily of the power of community.
Beyond her professional life, DeLorenzo and her daughter founded Pawsitively Purrfect Retreat, a nonprofit cat rescue, serving St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties. The organization provides critical care and adoption services to stray, feral, and surrendered cats, underscoring her commitment to compassion in all areas of life.
As she takes on the presidency for the 2025–2026 term, DeLorenzo brings to Rotary a unique blend of professional acumen, service leadership, and personal resilience. She is committed to building on Rotary’s legacy of impact while fostering a spirit of inclusion, collaboration, and heart.
The Potsdam Rotary Club meets each Wednesday at noon at the Potsdam Town Hall community room in Potsdam and online. Guests are welcome.
Left to right: DeLorenzo and 2024-25 District Governor Teresa Whitmore.