The Oneida County Youth Bureau is made up of a staff of dedicated people whose mission is to serve the youth of Oneida County.

Our Mission

The Youth Bureau is a department of Oneida County created to provide access activities, programs and services to all youth under the age of 21.  The Youth Bureau is responsible for planning, coordinating and supplementing the activities of public, private and religious agencies devoted to, in whole or in part, the welfare and protection of youth.

Our Staff

Kimberly Strong Flint  -  Contract Administrator **
(bio) contact Kim at kflint@ocgov.net

Tom Giruzzi  -  Youth Program Director
(bio) contact Tom at tgiruzzi@ocgov.net

Vicky Conover  -  Disbursements Officer 
(bio) contact Vicky at vconover@ocgov.net

Kimberly Strong Flint- Contract Administrator

Kimberly has served in the capacity of Contract Administrator for the Oneida County Planning Department since early 2003. Bringing over 20 years of public service experience to the position, Kim is responsible for the oversight of a variety of Federal, State and County grants, which provide vital services including transportation-to-work programs and youth delinquency prevention. Prior to her tenure at the County, Kim was the regional manager for the U.S. Census 2000 operations center, which collected and processed data for a seven county district. In addition, her professional experience includes serving as Executive Director of the Volunteer Center of the Mohawk Valley, and Director of Volunteer Services for the Lutheran Homes of CNY.

Kimberly received her Bachelors Degree from Keuka College , majoring in Special Education, Art and Theatre. In 2004, she earned her Masters in Public Administration from Marist College . An active member of the community, she is also a Leadership Mohawk Valley graduate and has served on a variety of local boards, including the Capitol Theatre Performing Arts Center, the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, United Way of Rome and Western New York and the Junior League of Greater Utica. She is a past Vice-Chair of the New York State Public Affairs Committee for the Junior League of New York State and the New York State Directors of Volunteer Services. Kimberly was also privileged to serve as a member of the Points of Light Foundation’s National Conference Steering Committee and was a co-presenter with Dr. Stephen R. Covey at the national event in San Francisco .

Kim lives on the outskirts of Clinton with her daughter Caitlin, and two springer spaniels, Stachia and Teddy.

Contact Kim at 798-5724 or kflint@ocgov.net  

Tom Giruzzi - Youth Program Director

Tom returns to the Youth Bureau after spending the last three and half years in the Department of Social Services.  Tom had served as Youth Program Director from 1997-2004.  Prior to joining the Youth Bureau, Tom worked in the Heap Unit and also did DSS purchasing through the Purchasing Department.

Prior to joining the County, Tom was the Athletic Director and Head Varsity Baseball coach at Notre Dame High School in Utica.  Tom also has spent the last eight years working as a residence counselor at Upstate Cerebral Palsy.

Tom can also be found on the area ball fields of Oneida County as he belongs to the Mohawk Valley Umpires Association and he is a member of the Mohawk Valley Soccer Officials.

Contact Tom at 798-5027 or tgiruzzi@ocgov.net

Vicky Conover  -  Disbursements Officer

The Youth Bureau is happy to add Vicky to its staff as Disbursements Officer.  Vicky will be responsible for all of the Youth Bureau's fiscal reporting requirements for the County and also for the New York State office of Children and Family Services.  Vicky has been with the County since 1990, having most recently worked in the Department of Finance.

Vicky resides in Rome, New York with her husband and two sons, and she is currently working on her BBA at Empire State College.

Contact Vicky at 793-6095 or vconover@ocgov.net