Board of Directors

NYSAWA has a value-driven, female-led, cross-generational leadership team with decades of collective industry experience. Our board members come from diverse backgrounds, bring various perspectives, and are driven by the organization’s mission.

The board is NYSAWA’s acting governing body and is charged with overseeing the organization’s strategic planning, finances, policies, membership, and membership benefits.

Meet the Board

Bryna Moritz
NYSAWA Chair; Deputy Superintendent, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES

Lauren Gemmill
NYSAWA Vice Chair; District Superintendent, Capital Region BOCES

Dr. Aurelia Henriquez
NYSAWA Treasurer; Superintendent, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District

Dr. Colleen Carroll 
NYSAWA Secretary; Deputy Superintendent, Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District

Dr. Lynn Allen
Assistant Superintendent, Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

Harmony Booker-Balintfy
Associate Director of Equity, Assessment, and Accountability Liverpool Central School District

Adele Bovard
Retired Administrator, Restorative Justice Educator

Lisa Clar
Director of Mathematics, Rush-Henrietta Central School District

Jazz Conboy Esq.
General Counsel, New York State Council of School Superintendents

Dr. Nicole Eschler
Superintendent, St. Regis Falls Central School District

Laura Feijoo
Retired Superintendent, Educational Consultant

Paige Kinnard
Director of Instruction, Allegany-Limestone Central School District

Anita Murphy
Retired Superintendent, Coach, Special Projects Administrator

Kristine Orr
Immediate Past Chair, Superintendent, South Glens Falls Central School District

Rebecca Stone
District Superintendent, Broome-Tioga BOCES

Dr. Elizabeth Wood
Chief Operating Officer and Deputy District Superintendent, Capital Region BOCES