Naisha Scott is the Senior Program Director and Aquatics Director at the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster County, where she helps lead the organization’s swim and aquatic programs. She is a key contact for swim team, swim lessons, and other water-based programming at the Kingston YMCA.
Deon Edmond- Secretary
Deon Edmond is a passionate educator, mentor, and community leader dedicated to youth development and fostering dynamic, inclusive learning environments. With a strong foundation in early childhood and elementary education, Deon specializes in inquiry-driven, hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Currently, Deon serves as the Grammar School Science & MakerTech Department Coordinator at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory … Read More
Maureen Bowers, Advisory Board
Maureen Bowers has been a member of the CCE Board of Directors since its 1997 New York inception. Maureen serves on a variety of not-for-profit boards, and from 2002-2014, was a trustee of the Kingston City School District Board of Education. The collaboration between arts and education, the recognition of this importance, and the commitment to fund these initiatives is paramount.
Vanessa McKinney- Vice President
Vanessa McKinney is a retired NYC assistant principal with a long career in New York City public education. She brings years of leadership experience supporting students, teachers, and school communities.
Marcene Basch-Johnson, Advisory Board
Marcene has been the Director of Educational Services at The Brookside School, The Arc of Ulster-Greene since 1979, having started as a teacher’s aide in 1973. She is a native Kingstonian but has lived and raised her family in Stone Ridge since 1975 with her husband Bob. She has previously served on the Board of Directors of the YWCA, the … Read More
Annie Blasko – Trustee
Annie Blasko is an entrepreneur, interior designer and owner of The Newkirk, a historic Kingston home that she thoughtfully renovated for stays and special events. She brings a warm, design-minded hospitality style to one of Kingston’s most distinctive properties.