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. |
Rachelle Pean Schenectady Native BA in Psychology at Suny Purchase MA in Social Work at CUNY Hunter Licenced Social Worker at Chelle Marie Wellness LLC Yoga instructor, reiki practioner, author, and social worker whose practice uses mind- body healing techniques to help people heal themselves from their past and live fully in the present. |
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. |