Board of Trustees | Nantucket New School

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

2023-2024 Board of Trustees

Courtney McKechnie | President

Craig Beni | Vice President

Michael Ericksen | Treasurer
Brian Herlihy | Assistant-Treasurer

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

Gretchen Cooney
Grace Bardsley Hull
Will Lucas
Doug Massey

Jason Olbres
Jack Pearson

Ray Pohl
Eugene Shubin
Jamie Strang

Sarah Alger | Trustee Emerita

Prentice Claflin | Lifetime Trustee

2023-2024 Committees

Building and Grounds

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

Craig Beni | Chair

Ben Champoux

Lori Corry

Jason Olbres

Ray Pohl
Eugene Shubin
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.
Valeria Alonzo
Gretchen Cooney
Drew Moore

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
Susan Burbage
Grace Bardsley Hull

Courtney McKechnie
Kate Olson

Jamie Strang

Claire Winship

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
Brian Herlihy | 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.

Craig Beni | Chair

Carlisle Jensen

Risk Management

Review the policies of NNS/SW.

Lori Corry | Chair

Chris Getoor

Jack Pearson

Strategic Planning

Leading the development of a strategic plan with the cooperation of the Executive Director of NPC.
Gail Berson | Chair
Brian Herlihy
Carlisle Jensen
Douglas Massey
Jamie Strang

Ray Pohl

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.