ACCORD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The ACCORD Corporation Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected members, representing the Private Sector, Elected Public Officials and the At-Large Market, who jointly oversee the activities of the agency. The board's activities are determined by the powers, duties, and responsibilities delegated and detailed in our Corporate By-Laws.

Our Board of Directors

Carrie Whitwood
Chairperson / President
Private Sector Representative - Nonprofit Finance & Management Expert

Debra Miller
Secretary / Treasurer
Low-Income Individuals and Families Representative

Reita Sobeck-Lynch
Director
Elected Public Official Designee

Jennifer Bigelow

Director

Elected Public Official Designee

Joseph Damiano
Director
Low-Income Individuals with Disabilities Representative

Ellen Matla
Vice President
Private Sector Representative - Early Childhood Education Expert

Rebecca Fanton

Director

Low-Income Individuals and Families (Head Start) Representative

Mindy Scott

Director

Private Sector Representative - Senior Research Scholar

Board Meeting Schedule:

The ACCORD Board of Directors meets the third Monday of each month unless otherwise stated, with the exception of July and December. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. All board meetings are open to the public, held at ACCORD's Corporate Office located at 84 Schuyler Street, Belmont, NY 14813. Meetings begin promptly at 3:30pm unless otherwise noted in the meeting notice.

Next Board Meeting:
The next ACCORD Corporation Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - to be held in-person. Please contact Jenevera Embser, Clerk of the Board, if you are interested in attending or would like more information: jembser@accordcorp.org

ACCORD BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Meeting Schedule:

ACCORD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS