NYSAWA has a value-driven, female-led, cross-generational leadership team with decades of collective industry experience. Our board members come from diverse backgrounds, bring a range of perspectives, and are driven by the organization’s mission.
The board is the acting governing body of NYSAWA and is charged with the oversight of the organization’s strategic planning, finances, policies, membership and membership benefits.
Meet the board
Bryna Moritz
NYSAWA Chair; Deputy Superintendent, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
Lauren Gemmill
NYSAWA Vice Chair; District Superintendent, Capital Region BOCES
Dr. Aurelia Henriquez
NYSAWA Treasurer; Superintendent, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
Dr. Colleen Carroll
NYSAWA Secretary; Deputy Superintendent, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District
Dr. Lynn Allen
Assistant Superintendent, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Harmony Booker-Balintfy
Director of Staff Services and Co-Coordinator for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accountability, Liverpool Central School District
Adele Bovard
Retired Administrator, Restorative Justice Educator
Lisa Clar
Director of Mathematics, Rush-Henrietta Central School District
Jazz Conboy Esq.
General Counsel, New York State Council of School Superintendents
Dr. Nicole Eschler
Superintendent, St. Regis Falls Central School District
Paige Kinnard
Director of Instruction, Allegany-Limestone Central School District
Anita Murphy
Retired Superintendent, Coach, Special Projects Administrator
Kristine Orr
Immediate Past Chair, Superintendent, South Glens Falls Central School District
Rebecca Stone
District Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES
Dr. Elizabeth Wood
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy District Superintendent, Capital Region BOCES