Board Members

Gathering the Region’s Best Leaders

Geraldine Laybourne
Board Chair

DAY ONE Co-Founder, Media Entrepreneur

“I have always been a supporter, promoter and advocate for women: I believe in mentoring and helping to connect women to jobs they can love.”

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Christa Hines
Board Treasurer

Hudson River Housing, President & CEO

“The early years of a child’s life are incredibly critical as they serve as the foundation for a healthy and productive life. DAY ONE is a transformative leader in early childhood learning and an essential resource for our community. It is our responsibility as a community to ensure our children and families have the very best tools to thrive.”

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Mary Gamory
Board Secretary

Day Care Council of New York, Chief Program Officer

Grace Bastidas
Board Member

Parents, Editor-in-Chief

Michael Graff
Board Member

Senior Advisor, Warburg Pincus

Sarah Lee
Board Member

Hudson Valley Economic Development, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Alison Plenge
Board Member

IBM Corp, Counsel

Jennifer Santosuosso
Board Member

Dutchess Community College, Early Childhood Education Program Chair

Ian Slome
Board Member

Slome Capital LLC, President

Christopher White
Board Member

SUNY, Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development and Upward Mobility