The Nantucket New School is a non-profit institution governed by a committed volunteer board of trustees.
2021-2022 Board of Trustees
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Board of Trustees
2021-2022 Board of Trustees
Courtney McKechnie | President
Craig Beni | Vice President
Carol Evens | Vice President
Michael Ericksen | Treasurer
Carlisle Jensen | Clerk
Gail Berson
Gail Berson
Susan Burbage
Gretchen Cooney
Tish Emerson
Page Gosnell
Brian Herlihy
Grace Hull
Page Gosnell
Brian Herlihy
Grace Hull
Jason Olbres
Jack Pearson
Jack Pearson
Deborah Pilla
Ray Pohl
Morgan Raith
Elizabeth Reinemo
Elizabeth Reinemo
Sarah Alger | Trustee Emerita
Prentice Claflin | Lifetime Trustee
2021-2022 Committees
Marketing-
Jack Pearson
Susan Burbage
Finance
Building and Grounds
Responsible for planning and decisions related to building improvements and maintenance, safety, and future facilities needs.
Craig Beni
Ben Champoux
Lori Corry
Jason Olbres
Ray Pohl
Chris Young
Chris Young
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Responsible for supporting the community’s growth as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization through professional development, events, presentations, and connections.
Morgan Raith
Valeria Alonzo
Gail Berson
Valeria Alonzo
Gail Berson
Alicia Graziadei
Drew Moore
Drew Moore
Liz Reinimo
Development/Marketing & PR
Responsible for supporting the administration on setting the annual development calendar and fund-raising efforts including special events, annual giving, business sponsorship, and other giving efforts. Supporting the administration with a marketing plan, which includes social media.
Development-
Gretchen Cooney
Tracy Bakalar
Susan Burbage
Carol Evens
Tracy Bakalar
Susan Burbage
Carol Evens
Courtney McKechnie
Kate Olson
Deborah Pilla
Kate Olson
Deborah Pilla
Liz Reinemo
Claire Winship
Marketing-
Jack Pearson
Susan Burbage
Kate Olson
Finance
Responsible for reviewing the annual budget, including recommendations to the full board regarding tuition, reviewing the annual audit, and for otherwise ensuring the fiscal health of the school.
Michael Ericksen
Lori Corry
Carol Evens
Lori Corry
Carol Evens
Brian Herlihy
Carlisle Jensen
Dorinda Yates
Nominating/Governance
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new board members. Also responsible for Board Evaluation.
Craig Beni
Tish Emerson
Carlisle Jensen
Risk Management
Review the policies of NNS/SW.
Lori Corry
Chris Getoor
Page Gosnell
Page Gosnell
Jack Pearson
Morgan Raith
Morgan Raith
Strategic Planning
Leading the development of a strategic plan with the cooperation of the Executive Director of NPC.
Carol Evens
Gail Berson
Susan Burbage
Page Gosnell
Carlisle Jensen
Deborah Pilla
Gail Berson
Susan Burbage
Page Gosnell
Carlisle Jensen
Deborah Pilla
Ray Pohl
President and ED of NPC serve as ex-officio of all committees.
