Board of Directors

Board Chair

Katharine Briar-Lawson Dean Emeritus and Professor, University of Albany, School of Social Welfare

Board Members

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

Cara Crowley
Vice President of Global Events for Conde Nast
Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services

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, Jr.
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.