Board of Directors

Keith Alford
Dean, University at Buffalo, School of Social Work

Tonya Boniface
Associate Commissioner for Human Resources
New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Katherine Briar-Lawson, Interim Board Chair
Dean Emeritus and Professor, University at Albany, School of Social Welfare

Cara Crowley
Vice President of Global Events for Conde Nast

Myung Lee
Chief Strategy Officer, Living Cities; Advisor

Chin Reyes
Professor at Yale University's Child Study Center and Director of the Climate of Healthy Interactions for Learning and Development (CHILD) Program

Tony Rivera
Founder, Fostering Minds LLC and School Counselor, North Colonie Central School District

Stephen Sheffer
Marketing and Communications Manager, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

Michael Whalen
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank; Chair, City of Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

You can find more information about the role of YRI’s Board of Directors by clicking “Board Overview” below.