Leadership
For more than a decade, Scott LaRue has been a visible and influential advocate for elders in New York as president and chief executive officer of ArchCare, the non-profit healthcare system of the Archdiocese of New York.
Under LaRue’s leadership, ArchCare has grown and diversified from a provider of institutional nursing home care for the frail elderly into one of the nation’s largest and most dynamic Catholic healthcare ministries. Every day, ArchCare’s more than 4,400 care members serve more than 10,000 people of all faiths, many of limited financial means, through a continuum of home and community-based and residential care programs that includes six skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers; health plans; a multi-site Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE); home care; assisted living; a specialty hospital for children; hospice and palliative care; and specialized programs for individuals with HIV/AIDS, Huntington’s disease, intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex health and social needs.
As CEO, LaRue has spearheaded more than $200 million in capital improvements across ArchCare’s ministry. LaRue skillfully steered ArchCare through one of the most challenging pandemics in our history and invested $2 million in infectious disease prevention in order to keep staff, residents and participants safe from COVID-19 and future threats. In 2022, LaRue opened the Center for Advanced Memory Care at ArchCare at Ferncliff, the region’s premiere center for memory care, utilizing the evidence-based Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® method of care.
One significant area of growth for the system under LaRue’s direction has been the expansion of ArchCare’s PACE division, called Senior Life, which consists of a multidisciplinary team working in partnership to deliver nursing-home level care to elders at home. LaRue was the force behind the system’s development of PACE, a nationally recognized model of care, and currently chairs the New York State PACE Alliance.
ArchCare’s PACE program has grown from a single site in Harlem to four PACE centers across New York City and Westchester, and now counts Montefiore Health System, a premier New York health system providing care to approximately 3 million people across the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, as a partner.
LaRue joined ArchCare in 2007 and served as senior vice president and chief operating officer prior to being named CEO in March 2011. Earlier, he held a variety of management and senior leadership positions of increasing responsibility over the course of his more than 15 years at Loretto, the largest provider of eldercare services in Upstate New York. Among other roles, LaRue led Loretto’s healthcare consulting and foodservice management company, Advanced Institutional Support Services, and served as vice president of support services.
LaRue holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from Syracuse University and is a Registered Dietitian. Active in a wide range of industry and professional organizations, LaRue is a member of the Greater New York Hospital Association. He was appointed a member of the New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council in 2016, and currently serves on both its Standing Committee on Health Planning and Standing Committee on Establishment and Project Review.
Annmarie Covone has over 25 years of experience as a top healthcare executive within New York State and Florida. As a healthcare leader, her extensive experience includes financial management, insurance, health plan management and strategic planning. She has successfully managed a budget of nearly one billion dollars. Annmarie currently serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at ArchCare where her responsibilities include: finance, information technology, liability insurance management, managed care operations, oversight of health plans and grant management.
ArchCare is one of the largest continuing care organizations serving the Greater New York operating region. The ArchCare integrated network includes nursing homes, assisted living, home and community based services such as the Program for All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model and Medicaid and Medicare health plans. The ArchCare network proudly services over 10,000 people on a daily basis. During her time at ArchCare, Annmarie has led efforts to expand the ArchCare health system to what it is today through mergers and acquisitions – growing from a 7 nursing home network, to an integrated model with 6 nursing homes, 3 health plans, homecare and assisted living to name a few.
Annmarie has previously held senior level positions in a variety of healthcare settings including The New Jewish Home, a post-acute provider. Annmarie earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Iona College and a Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration from Iona College. Annmarie serves as a Board Member for Leading Age New York and various other boards. Annmarie is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrators in New York State.
Dr. Mirza embarked on his medical journey at Gulf Medical University, UAE, laying the groundwork for his career. He completed his internship and residency at Mount Sinai from 2011 to 2014, followed by a Chief Residency at Metropolitan Hospital affiliated with New York Medical College.
Throughout his career, Dr. Mirza has occupied pivotal roles, including Hospitalist at Metropolitan Hospital, Assistant Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency, and Clerkship Director of Internal Medicine at New York Medical College. He demonstrates a consistent dedication to patient care and medical education, with a focus on providing quality care to medically complex patients, even in resource-constrained environments. His venture into healthcare administration accelerated when he joined Mary Manning Walsh in 2020, initially as an Associate Medical Director and later rising to Medical Director in 2021.
Presently, Dr. Mirza holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at ArchCare. His extensive experience in direct patient care and administration equips him to navigate the complexities of post-acute care, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Mirza hopes to expand the Academic Affiliations with partner hospitals in New York for the benefit of all the patients we serve.
When not at work, Dr. Mirza can be found chasing his three toddlers, Jayden, Ryan and Tara in the living room and the park along with his beautiful wife, Kathy. He often states the real work begins when he gets home until its bedtime!
As an accomplished information technology influencer, Mitze Amoroso has a proven history of crafting sophisticated technology solutions that boost productivity, limit risk exposure, and solidify a company’s competitive position. Known for her expertise within the healthcare industry, Mitze has devoted her career linking contemporary technology solutions to the technological innovations of the future. Not satisfied with the status quo, Mitze is known for breaking barriers and driving meaningful change across the organization.
In her current role as Senior Vice President / Chief Information Officer for ArchCare, a major healthcare system, Mitze oversees all technology rollouts and launches, as well as cyber and data security. By revamping internal controls and implementing machine learning technologies, she closed security gaps and reduced the organization’s risk. She also holds the distinction of pioneering the industry’s first fully automated, reporting automation system for nursing home facilities.
Mitze is an innovator, an entrepreneur, and a disruptor. Recognized for her ability to align business strategies with talent and technology, she received the ArchCare Mission Award for excellence. She is a published author on various topics related to multilayered security strategies; Mitze is frequently sought as a speaker at industry events. She also serves on the Pace University Cyber Advisory Board, the Wellsky Post-Acute Care Facilities Advisory Board and Women in STEM Leadership Advisory Board. Lastly, Mitze is extremely active in the Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program (STEM).
Jason has been with ArchCare since January of 2023. As of May 2025, Jason stepped into the Chief Operating Officer role for ArchCare. During Jason’s time with ArchCare, he demonstrated his skill in managing operations, understanding our mission and values, and a commitment to teamwork.
Prior to joining, Jason served as the Senior Vice President of Operations for a New Jersey skilled nursing portfolio where he was responsible for the operations, business development, reimbursement, rehabilitation, and billing/collections. Jason is a licensed nursing home administrator with 26 years of experience in nursing home operations and business development. Jason has spent the past 17 years in multi-facility operations roles.
Jason received his initial, comprehensive leadership training and experience while serving as a United States Army Commissioned Officer. He began his post-acute career by volunteering as a nursing assistant in a nursing home; this provided him invaluable experience and he is grateful for each opportunity afforded to him along the way. He loves being of service to the residents, families and care members while supporting the ArchCare Mission.
Sarah is a strategic partner in managing the compliance legal and regulatory affairs of ArchCare, where she has served for over sixteen years. Her extensive experience with Rosenman & Colin (now Katten Munchin Rosenman) and Mound, Cotton, Wollan & Greengrass law firms where she worked closely on fraud and abuse and reimbursement litigation, prepared her for the complexity of the regulatory environment in the senior care space.
Earlier in her career, she was the Evaluator-in-Charge for the US Governmental Accountability Office supervising teams of investigators nationwide. She also assisted Congressional staff in drafting legislation and researched, reported and testified on topics such as: the Canadian health system, oversight of statewide Medicaid health plan contracts, and hospital charity care/bad debt burdens.
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo School of Law.
Derek has more than 15 years of healthcare leadership experience supporting mission-based not-for-profit organizations. As the Senior Vice President of Managed Care, Derek is responsible for directing the operations of ArchCare Senior Life, one of the nation’s largest Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Derek previously served as ArchCare’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, where he successfully executed outreach and marketing strategies that accelerated growth across all managed care plans.
Derek has thrived in his career by driving innovation that disrupts operations and challenges the status quo. Understanding no accomplishments can be done alone, Derek appreciates the value of good teamwork and finds his success in elevating the talent around him to be among his highest achievements.
Derek earned undergraduate degrees in computer science and psychology from Siena College and received his MBA from Clarkson University. When not at work, Derek can be found at home with his wife and two children futilely attempting to grow vegetables and fruit in their gardens and mini orchard.
With over 35 years of experience, Tami A. Siedler, RN, BSN, MS has been a longstanding leader in the healthcare industry and in post-acute care settings and continues to bring innovation to best serve the needs of patients throughout NY State.
She brings leadership experience from roles in a large for-profit home health care company, Director, and Assistant Vice President in a smaller not-for-profit, and as a Registered Nurse with extensive experience in health care and social services programs. She is respected for leadership, team building and process management incorporating quality, compliance, and risk in every employee’s role as a basis for decision making. She recognizes that quality drives patient satisfaction, and that patient satisfaction leads to business growth.
Tami has served as the Senior Vice President of Home and Community Based Services at ArchCare for the past 4-1/2 years. She oversees operations of our Certified Home Health Agency, Licensed Home Care Agency, and our Health Home. The three programs serve approximately 1800 people daily. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and received her Master of Science in Nursing from the State University of New York, Stony Brook.
In her personal life, she is married with two teenage children entering college, and she works out regularly, particularly liking Pilates. She has completed five marathons in the past with the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, raising money for cancer research. She is an avid reader, spending her weekends unwinding, and enjoys reading historical non-fiction.
Jake Maijala serves as ArchCare’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources, bringing more than 25 years of experience in leading human resources operations across large, complex healthcare systems. A seasoned HR executive, Jake is recognized for his ability to develop innovative talent strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive cultural transformation that supports both organizational goals and employee engagement.
Before joining ArchCare, Jake served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Signature Healthcare in Massachusetts, where he successfully led system-wide HR functions, restructured talent acquisition strategies, and played a pivotal role in rebuilding staffing operations following a major hospital disruption. He also championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and oversaw the implementation of modern workforce management systems to streamline operations and enhance employee experience.
At ArchCare, Jake focuses on building a collaborative, mission-driven culture that empowers employees and strengthens the organization’s ability to deliver compassionate, person-centered care.
Robert Schattinger is ArchCare’s Vice President of Support Services. Robert joined Archcare in 2019 and is responsible for purchasing and supply chain processes, in addition to contracts, building leases, vehicle management, supply chain initiatives and efforts that support system wide goals.
Prior to ArchCare, Robert worked as the Correctional Food and Nutritional Services Director for the New York State Department of Corrections managing a 50+ Million-dollar budget overseeing food service operations at 72 state correctional facilities, two training academy’s and a food production center. This included the purchasing, storage, preparation, and delivery of over 200,000 meals daily across New York State. Due to the large volume of food that his team was able to produce he had the privilege to support various disaster relief efforts around the country. He also managed numerous kitchen construction and renovation projects at several of the prisons. After 30 years of state service, he is proud to bring his vast knowledge of purchasing and contracts to the ArchCare ministry.
Robert studied Hotel and Restaurant management at Paul Smith’s College and the Conrad Hilton School of Hotel Restaurant Management at the University of Houston.
Fr. John Anderson serves ArchCare as Vice President, Mission Integration and is responsible for ensuring that the mission and values of the ministry are integrated into all aspects of its strategic and operational activities. As a member of the senior leadership team, Fr. John collaborates with leaders across the system to foster ArchCare’s identity as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church. Adeptly applying the long tradition of healing service in Jesus’ name to the complexities of this time, he invites members of the ministry to understand their connection to and importance in carrying out its sacred mission.
Fr. John attended Boston College and worked in sales and marketing before beginning his studies for the priesthood in Rome. He was ordained a priest in 1996 and is a member of the Voluntas Dei Institute, a Roman Catholic Secular Institute whose aim is to know the will of God, cling to it, love it, and carry it out. Fr. John is a clinical Chaplain with a focus in palliative and end-of-life care and bereavement.
Recognizing the rapidly changing landscape of health care, Fr. John has a commitment to ongoing education so he can stay abreast of the trends in both health care and the Church’s healing ministry and the mission and ethics implications these may hold. Building meaningful relationships at all levels of the organization inspires his leadership with a deep sense of gratitude for the dedication of his colleagues who keep the ministry thriving.