Board of Directors

Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. is a membership organization with volunteers, parents, and girls actively engaged in the strategic policy direction of the council.

Some board members bring a wealth of Girl Scout knowledge, while others bring expertise in areas such as strategic thinking and communications, knowledge of Girl Scouting, experience in governance (audit, investments and finance), and decision-making. 

The Board of Directors is the governing body for Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc., and is responsible for advising management on financial and policy issues that shape the council’s strategic plans.

Karen Hegeman, Board Chair
Theresa, New York

Susan Duerr, 1st Vice Chair
North Syracuse, New York

Judi Dixon, 2nd Vice Chair 
Memphis, New York

Kathy Burke Barry, Treasurer
Syracuse, New York

Mike Sabo, Secretary
Endicott, New York

Sara Ayala
New Hartford, New York

Nancy Calandra
Rome, New York

Cindy Demo
Alexandria Bay, New York

Diana Jaramillo
Syracuse, New York

Claire Kepner
Fly Creek, New York

Katie MacIntyre
Auburn, New York

Carl McLaughlin
Watertown, New York

Kim Lamar Shelton
Vestal, New York/Mansfield, Pennsylvania

Jane Slack
Old Forge, New York

Tiffany Alvarez Smith
Syracuse, New York

Judy Suddaby
Syracuse, New York

Sara Ayala, Chair
New Hartford, New York

Claire Kepner
Fly Creek, New York

Anna LaRocca
Seneca Falls, New York

Sonia Robinson
Oswego, New York

Jane Slack
Old Forge, New York

Tiffany Alvarez Smith
Syracuse, New York