Board of Trustees | Nantucket New School

The Nantucket New School is a non-profit institution governed by a committed volunteer board of trustees.

2024-2025 Board of Trustees

Courtney McKechnie | President

Craig Beni | Vice President

Michael Ericksen | Treasurer
Douglas Massey | Assistant-Treasurer

Carlisle Jensen | Clerk
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
John Brescher

Gretchen Cooney
Caroline Erisman
Brian Herlihy
Grace Bardsley Hull
Will Lucas
Douglas Massey

Jason Olbres
Joe Paul
Jack Pearson

Ray Pohl
Eugene Shubin
Jamie Strang
Emily Wood

Sarah Alger | Trustee Emerita

Prentice Claflin | Lifetime Trustee

2024-2025 Committees

Executive Committee

Courtney McKechnie, President*

Craig Beni, Vice President

Michael Erickson, Treasurer

Doug Massey, Assistant Treasurer

Carlisle Jensen, Clerk

Building and Grounds

Responsible for planning and decisions related to building improvements and maintenance, safety, and future facilities needs. 

Craig Beni | Chair
Lori Corry

Jason Olbres

Ray Pohl

Eugene Shubin

Chris Young

Joe Paul

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.

Valeria Alonzo
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Muphy
Anne Broadus
Gretchen Cooney
Brian Herlihy
Kimberly Leibovitz
Will Lucas
Drew Moore

Morgan Raith

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
Tracy Bakalar
Grace Bardsley Hull
Danielle Beale
Caroline Erisman
Kate Olson

Jamie Strang

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 | Chair
Lori Corry

Douglas Massey

Dorinda Yates

Nominating/Governance

Responsible for the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new board members. Also responsible for Board Evaluation.

John Brescher | Chair
Carlisle Jensen | Chair

Craig Beni

Caroline Erisman
Grace Hull

Jason Olbres

Risk Management

Review the policies of NNS/SW.

Lori Corry

Chris Getoor
Sarah Koch

Will Lucas
Jack Pearson
Emily Wood

Strategic Planning

Leading the development of a strategic plan with the cooperation of the Executive Director of NPC.

Gail Berson
Brian Herlihy
Carlisle Jensen

Douglas Massey
Ray Pohl

Jamie Strang

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

President and ED of NPC serve as ex-officio of all committees.