Meet the Board: The Miracle Crew
Derek WestbrookDirector at Albany KIPP Tech Valley Charter School
Africana Studies and Black Culture Studies - Suny Albany/Ohio State University Floyd, NY Native Derek loves history and is passionate about making important and necessary changes in institutions that affect our families and children, including how they are built. |
Kiana MillerLong Island Native
BA in Studio Fine Arts & Africana Studies LMSW at SUNY Albany Social Worker at Schenectady City School District Poet, artist, community activist |
Raeshelle FrasierSchenectady Native
Schenectady City School District BA Physical Education at Cortland University I absolutely believe that as a community, it is our responsibly to take care of what is ours and hold each other accountable for what goes on in our city. |
Ashley Whiteside Buffalo Native MSW at SUNY Albany Ashley is currently working as a Licensed Master Social Worker for Neil Hellman School at Northern Rivers Family of Services. She has a passion for people, a wealth of community relations experience and leadership skills to support the mission of this organization; to bring culturally competent resources and opportunities to communities that need it most. Help us welcome Ashley to our team! We’re so blessed to have her at our table. |
Sheila Rivera
Bronx Bomber relocated to Schenectady MVP Healthcare BA Education/Spanish at Suny Albany “I’ve always appreciated being a servant of the public, both in my teaching career and my health insurance career. Being able to assist others gives you deep feelings of joy and accomplishment. |
Georgina Parsons
Deputy Press Secretary NYS Majority Georgina R. Parsons was born and raised in Schenectady, New York where she attended Schenectady Public Schools. After graduating high school, she attended Utica College; receiving a degree in Journalism and Sociology. Georgina started her career as a program specialist with Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region. She also worked Trinity Alliance and was also a contributing writer for Go Indie TV. Georgina continues to stay connected to the community for she has over 10 years’ experience working with non-profits and community based organizations. She is a writer who worked as press officer for the NYS Senate Majority for four years and is currently the Deputy Press Secretary for the NYS Senate Majority. When Georgina is not reading she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. |
Raysheea Turner
Senior Assistant Attorney Schenectady County Public Defender Raysheea T. Turner, Esq. is a New York licensed attorney and a Founding Partners of Wallace Turner (WTL), LLP. She has gained her experience in private practice where she focused on Estate Planning, Medicaid planning, Estate and Trust Administration, Guardianships, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Formations, Property Damage, and Subrogation. Raysheea has also assisted entrepreneurs and businesses with all aspects of their transactions, including formation, contract drafting, review, and negotiation. Throughout her career, Raysheea has been committed to providing pro bono services to her localcommunity, while also, serving as a mentor to several prospective and current law students. |
Julianna Obie
Julianna has a passion for youth development and civic engagement -mentoring for Sponsor a Scholar, facilitating youth empowerment workshops and volunteering for many local organizations and initiatives. She grew up in Schenectady and spent many of her adult years working for Girls Incorporated, giving back to the community that invested in her. Strong ties to Schenectady drives her enthusiasm for being a part of its revitalization efforts, while ensuring it maintains authenticity and provides unique opportunities for urban communities. She graduated from SUNY Albany with her Bachelors in Communication and Rhetoric and is currently working on her Masters in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. In her current role as a Community School Site Coordinator she has the ability to create unique opportunities that are provided to local families and students. She is confident that Carver Community Center will bring back a much needed sense of unity and community to the Hamilton Hill area and she is excited to be a part of the development.
Julianna has a passion for youth development and civic engagement -mentoring for Sponsor a Scholar, facilitating youth empowerment workshops and volunteering for many local organizations and initiatives. She grew up in Schenectady and spent many of her adult years working for Girls Incorporated, giving back to the community that invested in her. Strong ties to Schenectady drives her enthusiasm for being a part of its revitalization efforts, while ensuring it maintains authenticity and provides unique opportunities for urban communities. She graduated from SUNY Albany with her Bachelors in Communication and Rhetoric and is currently working on her Masters in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology. In her current role as a Community School Site Coordinator she has the ability to create unique opportunities that are provided to local families and students. She is confident that Carver Community Center will bring back a much needed sense of unity and community to the Hamilton Hill area and she is excited to be a part of the development.