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.

Interested in sharing your talents with GSNYPENN? Complete the Board Interest form today!

Karen Hegeman, Board Chair
Theresa, NY

Tiffany Alvarez Smith, 1st Vice Chair
Syracuse, NY

Judi Dixon, 2nd Vice Chair 
Memphis, NY

Michael Sabo, Secretary
Endicott, NY

Susan Duerr, Treasurer
North Syracuse, NY

Sara Ayala
New Hartford, NY

Kathy Burke Barry
Syracuse, NY

Nancy Calandra
Rome, NY

Cindy Demo
Alexandria Bay, NY

Diana Jaramillo
Syracuse, NY

Claire Kepner
Fly Creek, NY

Katie MacIntyre
Auburn, NY

Michelle McCabe-Szczepanski
Binghamton, NY

Carl McLaughlin
Watertown, NY

Deb Sanderson
Norwich, NY

Kim Lamar Shelton
Vestal, NY & Mansfield, PA

Jane Slack
Old Forge, NY

Judy Suddaby
Syracuse, NY

Jamyra Young 
Penn Yan, NY

Sara Ayala, Chair
New Hartford, NY

Amanda Coyle
Cicero, NY

Kim Lamar Shelton
Vestal, NY & Mansfield, PA

Jane Slack
Old Forge, NY

Tiffany Alvarez Smith
Syracuse, NY

Kimberly Westcott
Oswego, NY

Jamyra Young 
Penn Yan, NY