Board of Directors

Our Nominating Committee recruits and evaluates potential Board candidates.

About the Board

People support decisions they help to make, and Cornell Cooperative Extension believes strongly in shared leadership through our locally elected Board of Directors.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County is governed by a 16-member Board of Directors that consists of 13 elected community volunteers, a representative from Cornell University, a representative from the Ulster County Executive's office, and a liaison to the Ulster County Legislature. It includes people from towns throughout Ulster County who bring their knowledge of community needs and concerns to the governance of this organization. Our Board sets policy, hires the Executive Director, prioritizes educational programs and works with Extension's educational staff to ensure program effectiveness.

Board Members represent each of our issue areas, guide the direction of the workshops, classes and other services that we offer the residents of Ulster County, and review the effectiveness of our efforts. Our programs have evolved over the years to reflect changes in values, ethics, community norms, family structures, mobility, and the economy in direct response to this grassroots community involvement.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.

Current Members

Office	First Name	Last Name	Member Through		Representing
Elected Members
	Blake	Arrowood	2028		Accord
	Lisa	Berger	2027		New Paltz
	Will	Conway	2028		Gardiner
	Tanya (Tammy)	DeWitt	2026		Accord
Secretary	Shanna	Mazzelli	2027		Napanoch
	Alana	Hueston	2026		Kerhonkson
	Alexandra	Julson	2027		Wallkill
	Karli	Kopp	2026		Kingston
	Paul	Larios	2028		Kingston
	Lyra	Leigh-Nedbor	2027		Olivebridge
	Julie	Noble	2027		Gardiner
Treasurer	Edward	Norman	2026		Kingston
	Kim	Wagner	2027		Marlboro
Appointed Representatives
	Dennis	Doyle	appointed		Ulster County Executive, Planning Department
	Paul R.	O' Connor	appointed		Cornell Cooperative Extension Administration
	Megan	Sperry	appointed		Ulster County Legislature, District 17

Joining the Board

If you are interested in joining the Board or a program advisory committee, please contact Karli Kopp via email at karlikopp@gmail.com  

2026 Board Meetings

Our Board meetings are held from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at our Kingston office at 232 Plaza Road.

• Monday, January 12, 2026
• Monday, March 16, 2026
• Monday, May 18, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, September 21, 2026
• Monday, November 16, 2026

Last updated December 19, 2025