Meet Our People

The Saint Jude Retreats Reservations Staff

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  • Susanne Herrmann

    Reservations Director

  • Mark Scheeren

    Chairman - Co-Founder

  • Madonna Chichester

    Family Consultant

  • Amanda Mascaro

    Office Administrator

Susanne Herrmann

Reservations Director

My name is Susanne Herrmann. I am a graduate of Centenary College of New Jersey and I hold a degree in Business Administration. I am married to a great guy named David. We have three dogs: a Bulldog, a Jack Russell Terrier, and a Mini Daschund. When I interviewed with Saint Jude Retreats, I found the retreats to be warm, friendly, positive environments. I met people from all over the world, and not only were the staff members upbeat, positive people, but the guests were also happy to be there. I accepted the position and have been with Saint Jude Retreats for almost three years now and I truly enjoy my job. I find helping people find solutions to their problems extremely rewarding.

Mark Scheeren

Chairman - Co-Founder

Mr. Scheeren is the Chairman and co-founder of Baldwin Research Institute, Inc., the alcohol and drug research company that is the original creator of the non disease, non 12-step model of alcohol and drug education. For over two decades Mr. Scheeren has researched hundreds of different methods, facilities, and cultures worldwide in an effort to discover the many keys to improving the quality of one's life. Out of this research, the most effective residential program in the world was created in 1992: the St. Jude Program....Continue Reading

Madonna Chichester

Family Consultant

My name is Madonna Chichester. I worked with court adjudicated youth who struggled with behavior issues prior to joining St. Jude Retreats. I have two teenage boys, one who has entered college and one who is in high school and I also have a seven year old son who is enjoying his youth! I have 20 years personal experience of living with a substance abuser and understand the effect it can have on loved ones and also the effect it can have on careers and relationships. I feel very strongly about helping substance users and love seeing them leave the program filled with self-confidence and excitement for their future.

Amanda Mascaro

Office Administrator