Board Members

Judy Dillon is a graduate of Columbia University, NY, where she earned a BSN in Nursing. She continued her education at Pace University, NY, and received a MSN in Nursing Education. She has over 40 years of nursing experience and recently retired from Penn State Health. In her most recent position as Director of Community Health, her primary responsibility was to lead the Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan. Her work focused on improving the health of high risk, vulnerable populations in the Central PA Region by engaging employees, students and volunteers in worthwhile, sustainable initiatives.

Her primary focus continues to be on the community and underserved populations. To name a few of her current efforts, she serves on the Downtown Daily Bread Advisory Committee, the Hershey Garden Advisory Board, Penn State Cancer Institute CARE Center Advisory Board and is Past President of the Dauphin County Medical Society Alliance. She is also a weekly driver for Meals on Wheels, a volunteer for the Penn State Health student food pantry, and an active member of her church, St. Andrew’s in the Valley Episcopal Church, In Harrisburg, PA.

Judy  is married to Peter Dillon and has two grown children, Allison and Christopher. She also has many hobbies including backpacking, traveling and pets. Judy looks forward to being a new member of the Board of Directors at Beacon Clinic for Health and Hope.

Mr. Chenot is a former District Attorney of Perry County where he served as a presecutor for 22 years and was engaged in part-time private practice for seven of those years.

For the last five years, he has been a trust officer with M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust Company in Harrisburg.

Chad now resides in Carlisle with his wife and two sons. He is an active PIAA Swim Official, USA Swimming/YMCA Swim Official and Lions Club member. In his spare time, he is an avid runner and toy train enthusiast. He attends Carlisle United Methodist Church.

Jerry has over 25 years’ experience in Marketing, focusing primarily on digital and loyalty marketing. Currently, he is the Director of Consumer Insights and Digital Engagement for Penn State Health. Prior to joining Penn State Health, Jerry spent 12 years with Giant Food Stores and their parent company, Ahold USA. During his time there, he had multiple roles including the Director of Customer Relationship Management and the Director of Marketing and External Communications. During his time as the Director of Marketing and External Communications, Jerry focused his efforts on eradicating hunger and improving the life and health of children. During that time, Giant achieved a record year in charitable donations.

Jerry has an MBA in Marketing from the University of Buffalo. In 2020, Jerry graduated with his Master’s Degree in Organization Development and Change Management from Penn State. Jerry was a Board Member for The Eagle Foundation, which provides support for the Cumberland Valley School District.

Jerry and his wife raised three daughters, and now reside in Mechanicsburg, PA. In his spare time, Jerry runs and goes to the gym.

CJ LaPorta is a Corporate Retirement Plan Advisor at Stonebridge Financial Group, where he works with corporations, their employees, as well as families and individuals. He grew up in Camp Hill, PA and graduated high school from Bishop McDevitt and graduated college from Lebanon Valley College. CJ holds his investment advisor and insurance licenses, Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist and Accredited Investment Fiduciary designations, and recently passed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Exam. He thoroughly enjoys helping others with understanding and navigating their financial situation. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for Beacon Clinic, CJ serves on the Board of the Carlisle Fish & Game Association, and regularly volunteers at Downtown Daily Bread and Junior Achievement. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, hunting, golf, and staying active.

Juan Maldonado works for Capital BlueCross as a Sr. Community Relations Consultant and represents the Children’s Health Insurance Program also known as CHIP on behalf of Capital Blue Cross.
Juan holds a master’s degree in business and leadership from Amberton University and a PMP Project Management Certification. Juan is also a 2022 Leadership Harrisburg Graduate.

Juan is currently involved with several community initiatives such as Systems of Care Committee member, member at Northern Dauphin Education- Transportation – Health Initiative, Latino Hispanic Professional Association member, member at Adams County Latino Taskforce, steering committee chair of the Northern Dauphin Snack Pack Program, and Board Vice-President at the Latino Hispanic American Community Center. Juan has been deeply involved with Hispanic/Latino community programs and has provided support to the Latino Hispanic American Community Center, Chambersburg Hispanic Center, Spanish American Civic Association (SACA), and Manos Unidas Hispanic Center in Gettysburg.

When not working, Juan enjoys spending time with his wife, Ruth, and three grown children, and also enjoys fishing, hiking, riding dirt bikes, and volunteering in the community. Juan is very passionate about helping at risk children and youth, and proactively participates on activities that promote community support, as well as promulgating the core values related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Jenna Reitz has been with Members 1st Federal Credit Union for four years as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Dauphin and Lebanon regions. Within her career journey, Jenna has experience with nonprofits, seeking sponsorships, reviewing sponsorships, event coordinating, marketing, volunteering, networking, and connecting within the community. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Lock Haven University in Recreation Management with the Community/Commercial Track. She also graduated from the Emerging Philanthropy Program through The Foundation of Enhancing Communities and Members 1st STAR Leadership Program. Jenna has a big passion for helping nonprofits, providing helping hands within her community, and making connections for others within the community. She currently is on Leadership for Harrisburg Young Professional’s Outreach Committee. At the end of 2023, she completed her roles as Chair for the Harrisburg Hoopla annual fundraising event and Chair for Lebanon Chamber’s Women In Business Committee. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending concerts, traveling, volunteering, and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Dr. Ruffin joined Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine in September 2016 as Chair and Professor of Family & Community Medicine. Before joining Penn State, Dr. Ruffin was a Professor and Associate Chair for Research Programs in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Ruffin’s research is cancer prevention and early detection. Dr. Ruffin has worked in a number of safety net clinics during his career including migrant farm sites, homeless shelters, and faith-based family centers.