This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished professional to shape the future of a respected statewide organization with a mission to relentlessly pursue the growth and promotion of women at all levels of leadership.

As we prepare to begin another school year, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and say how honored I am to serve as the new NYSAWA Chair. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an organization with such a strong history of supporting and connecting women in educational leadership across New York state.

The sessions were impactful. The speakers were thought-provoking. The ideas were practical. But when attendees reflected on the 2026 NYSAWA Conference, one word surfaced again and again: connection.