Healthcare Executive Certificate, UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Management
Education:Ed.D., St. John Fisher University
M.S. Strategic Leadership, Roberts Wesleyan University
B.S. Organizational Management, Roberts Wesleyan University
A.S. Liberal Arts and Sciences, Monroe Community College
Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres is the President and CEO of The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester where she joined in 2022 to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on supporting children impacted by abuse. In addition, she instructs doctoral candidates as an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education at St. John Fisher University. In 2019, Dr. Lyman-Torres founded DLT Consulting and serves as its Owner and Principal.
A proven leader for the Public Good, Dr. Lyman-Torres previously served as Commissioner of Recreation and Human Services for the City of Rochester, New York where she was charged with oversight for crisis intervention services, workforce development, the stewardship of the City’s parks, playgrounds, aquatics, athletics, recreation centers, nutrition, youth services, animal services, the Rochester Public Market, and the International Plaza. Prior to joining the City of Rochester, Dr. Lyman-Torres was a health and human services leader for more than 20 years. She served as President and CEO of the Arc of Yates, as Chief Operating Officer for Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority, Chief Operating Officer for Trillium Health, and held key positions for United Way of Greater Rochester and Heritage Christian Services. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Monroe Community College. Dr. Lyman-Torres has proudly taken appointments to the Board of Directors for Mercy Education System of the Americas, overseeing 55 K-12 schools in 6 countries, and to the Board of Directors for the Children and Nature Network, a national organization committed to connecting children to the health and academic benefits of being in nature.
Dr. Lyman-Torres holds a doctorate of education in executive leadership from St. John Fisher University, master of science and bachelor of science degrees from Roberts Wesleyan University, and an associate degree in liberal arts and sciences from Monroe Community College, where she was inducted into the MCC Alumni Hall of Fame.
Dr. Lyman-Torres and her husband Eric reside in Rochester, NY with their 6 children.