Board Members
Gathering the Region’s Best Leaders
DAY ONE Co-Founder
“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.”
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.”
Think Dutchess, CEO
Dutchess Community College, Assistant Professor
“I was blessed to coordinate the Poughkeepsie City School District Even Start Family Literacy program from 2000 until 2007. That program helped families improve their quality of life through literacy. Even Start was especially helpful in preparing infants and toddlers for success in school. It is with great joy that I serve on the board of DAY ONE, which will continue the very important work of preparing our babies for life long success.”
Dutchess Community College
Program Chair, Early Childhood Education
Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, Executive Director
“United States public investment has focused on Pre-K and college, despite what research tells us. 85% of a baby’s brain develops before kindergarten. We need to invest in early education NOW. DAY ONE has the blueprint for doing just that. As a Board member, I’m proud and excited to be part of this ground-breaking initiative.”
IBM Corp, Counsel
Slome Capital LLC, President
Parents, Editor-in-Chief