Briarcliff based Nonprofit Westchester’s (NPW) Emerging Leaders Program is an 11-month professional development program that supports “emerging leaders” to grow their nonprofit knowledge, leadership skills and expand their reach through networking.
Graduates of the program will understand the social and systemic issues addressed by Westchester’s nonprofit sector, be familiar with the mission and impact of other organizations within the county, develop relationships with up to 30 peers and new contacts in the nonprofit sector, be part of a growing network of talented and influential ELP alumni andbe prepared for future leadership roles
The new class of NPW Emerging Leaders recently began their 11-month professional development journey. Together they will grow their nonprofit knowledge, leadership skills, professional network and friendships.
The participants in the 2024 NPW Emerging Leaders Program include:
• Alex Acaro, director of marketing and communications
Volunteer New York!
• Kelly Almanzar, chief lending officer, Community Capital New York
• Elizabeth Anderson Scully, program coordinator
SPARC Inc.
• Yanis Aviles, housing and service coordinator, Westhab Inc.
• Megan Brown, marketing and communications coordinator
Westchester Library System
• Dillon Browne, director of psychosocial supports and services
Mental Health Association of Westchester
• Lisdy Contreras-Giron, immigration paralegal,
Make the Road New York
• Kathleen Di Monaco, program coordinator for Teen to Adult Programs SPARC Inc.
• Sabrina Fata, director of criminal justice, Choice of New York
• Brittany Frieder, manager, donor relations, Feeding Westchester
• Jamila Grampus Astwood, coordinator of vocational and placement services, Jawonio
• Kimoya Henry-Ellis, lead teacher/assistant coordinator,
YCOP of Mount Vernon Inc.
• Joanna Jimenez, chief client experience officer, The STEM Alliance
• Yolanda Licona-Dodson, preschool developmental specialist,
Child Care Council of Westchester
• Jaxson Mack, director of conservation Friends of Rye Nature Center
• Stephen Matrone, chief operating officer, Special Citizens Futures Unlimited
• June McKenley, administrative supervisor/peer outreach coordinator, Westchester Jewish Community Services
• Stephen McMahon, senior program manager,
The LOFT LGBTQ+ Community Center
• Winsome O’Connor, housing specialist/ coordinated entry assessor,Community Housing Innovations
• Jennifer Polanco-Calderon, director of programs,
Latino U College Access
•Marlenne (Lenne) Reyes, assistant director, Westhab – Dayspring Community Center
• Amirah Roberts, team leader/ site director, YCOP of Mount Vernon Inc.
• Joel Rodriguez, sustainability education manager,
Groundwork Hudson Valley
• Allison Rogers, education director,
Friends of Rye Nature Center
• Cora Rose, manager, Agency Logistics, Feeding Westchester
• Cecilia Sanchez, board member,
La Plaza de Paulo Inc.
• Ana Santa, program manager, digital equity programs,
The STEM Alliance
• Darlene Schubert, director of training, Yes She Can Inc.
• Sarah Sedo, executive director,
Cancer Support Community Greater New York and Connecticut
• Clare Sharrock, development manager, Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley
• Emanuel Soto, outpatient clinic supervisor, Westchester Institute for Human Development
• Rosalia Tavarez, family reunification coordinator,
The Children’s Village
• Jayselle Trancoso-Liburd, child care business development specialist, Child Care Council of Westchester
• Jamison Tyler, manager of youth education and prevention,
My Sisters’ Place
• Mally Valentin, bilingual attorney,
Hope’s Door
• Annie Vargas, climate resilience associate, Groundwork Hudson Valley
• Lui Villa, program coordinator
YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester
• Catherine Winn, program manager, Hearts & Homes for Refugees
• Jeana Wunderlich, manager, marketing and communications Hudson River Museum
