CHAIR

Solon Boomer-Jenks
IT Operations Manager
MetLife

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: As a leader, I hope to guide members of our community in a positive direction. By strengthening our community we improve its ability to care for and empower all citizens to achieve their best.  

VICE-CHAIR

Deirdre Young
Business Coordinator for the Office of the President
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: As a leader I will strive to lead by example, setting a standard for excellence and helping others reach for it and achieve their very best.  I will be an advocate for children and others whose voice may get lost, setting an example to these young people allowing our community to grow and prosper.  With kindness, patience and integrity I will listen, nurture and respect the people and the needs of our community.

MEMBERS

Jana Springer Behe, Esq.
General Counsel & CCO
NYSTEC

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: I believe that small actions lead to big results. As a leader, I will support the mission of the United Way by constantly searching for ways to advance the common good. I will encourage open dialogue, listen to all voices, motivate participation, and be an advocate for meaningful change in our communities.

Jerry Martinez
Application Engineer
General Electric Company

Personal Leadership Mission Statement:I am fully committed to helping others in need when and however I can. I believe sometimes people need a 'leg up' in the short-term, but we can also make out communities better for future generations when we do things that have long-term impact. At United Way, we do both, and that's why I'm part of it.

Anthony Maulion
Quality Compliance Program Manager
General Electric Company

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: As a leader, I will listen to the voice of the community to learn what motivates and inspires it. With this, I hope to shape and influence the decision-makers to provide every single person the means to meet their true goals in life.

Molly Miccio
Donor Relations Manager
United Way of the Greater Capital Region

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: As a leader, I hope to create wonderful and amazing things that make positive and lasting impact on the world. I wish to motivate and inspire others to find their strengths, embrace and nurture their unique gifts and use them to find success and happiness in their lives. 

Suzanne Trembly
Payroll Account Service
Aflac New York  

Personal Leadership Mission Statement: As a leader, I will improve the quality of daily life for individuals. I will show respect, kindness and enthusiasm for positive change. Through engaged participation in opportunities and loyal support of appropriate agencies, I hope to fulfill the basic needs of the community.

Kelly Wheeler
Agency Labor Relations Rep
New York State Office of the Attorney General

Kenneth Johnson, Honorary Member
Project Management Leadership Program
GE Power and Water