Board of Trustees
Nantucket New School and Strong Wings Adventure School operate under the umbrella of The Nantucket Partnership for Children, a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution governed by a committed volunteer board of trustees.
2025-2026 Board of Trustees
| Carlisle Jensen - President |
| Craig Beni - Vice President |
| Courtney McKechnie - Vice President |
| Douglas Massey - Treasurer |
| John Brescher - Clerk |
| Gail Berson |
| Shantaw Bloise-Murphy |
| Gretchen Cooney |
| Mike Ericksen |
| Caroline Erisman |
| Brian Herlihy |
| Grace Bardsley Hull |
| Will Lucas |
| Jason Olbres |
| Joe Paul |
| Jack Pearson |
| Ray Pohl |
| Eugene Shubin |
| Jamie Strang |
| Emily Wood |
| Sarah Alger |
| Prentice Claflin |
2025-2026 Committees
Executive Committee
| Carlisle Jensen - President |
| Craig Beni - Vice President |
| Courtney McKechnie - Vice President |
| Douglas Massey - Treasurer |
| John Brescher - Clerk |
| Amy Vorenberg - Staff Representative |
| Danielle Beale - Staff Representative |
Building and Grounds
Responsible for planning and decisions related to building improvements and maintenance, safety, and future facilities needs.
| Craig Beni - Chair |
| Ben Champoux |
| Courtney McKechnie |
| Jason Olbres |
| Ray Pohl |
| Eugene Shubin |
| Chris Young |
| Joe Paul |
| Lory Corry - Staff Representative |
Phebe Ann Boston
This committee’s goal is to implement strong, actionable plans, as well as clear messaging to the community about the value and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.
| Will Lucas - Chair |
| Gail Berson |
| Shantaw Bloise-Muphy |
| Gretchen Cooney |
| Brian Herlihy |
| Drew Moore |
| Valeria Alonzo - Staff Representative |
| Kimberly Leibovitz - Staff Representative |
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.
| Gretchen Cooney - Chair |
| Shantaw Bloise-Murphy |
| Marissa Carlson |
| Caroline Erisman |
| Grace Bardsley Hull |
| Courtney McKechnie |
| Jamie Strang |
| Tracy Bakalar - Staff Representative |
| Danielle Beale - Staff Representative |
| Kate Olson - Staff Representative |
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.
| Douglas Massey - Chair |
| Michael Ericksen |
| Caroline Erisman |
| Will Lucas |
| Courtney McKechnie |
| Emily Wood |
| Dorinda Yates |
| Lori Corry - Staff Representative |
Nominating/Governance
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new board members. Also responsible for Board Evaluation.
| John Brescher - Chair |
| Craig Beni |
| Caroline Erisman |
| Grace Hull |
| Jason Olbres |
| Amy Vorenberg - Staff Representative |
Risk Management
Review the policies of NNS/SW.
| Emily Wood - Chair |
| Sarah Koch |
| Will Lucas |
| Jack Pearson |
| Lori Corry - Staff Representative |
| Chris Getoor - Staff Representative |
Strategic Planning
Leading the development of a strategic plan with the cooperation of the Executive Director of NPC.
| John Brescher - Chair |
| Gail Berson |
| Brian Herlihy |
| Douglas Massey |
| Ray Pohl |
| Jamie Strang |
| Danielle Beale - Staff Representative |
Audit Committee
The audit committee is given authority by the board of directors to provide accountability for the nonprofit's independent audit and annual financial review.
| Gail Berson - Chair |
| Eugene Shubin |
| Lori Corry - Staff Representative |
President and ED of NPC serve as ex-officio of all committees.