Board of Directors

Board Chair

Katharine Briar-Lawson Dean Emeritus and Professor, University of Albany, School of Social Welfare

Board Members

Keith Alford
Dean, University at Buffalo, School of Social Work

Tonya Boniface
Associate Commissioner for Human Resources
New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden
Commissioner of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services

Tony Rivera
Founder, Fostering Minds LLC and School Counselor, North Colonie Central School District

Stephen Sheffer
Marketing and Communications Manager, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

Michael Whalen, Jr.
Senior Vice President, M&T Bank; Chair, City of Albany Housing Authority Board of Commissioners

You can find more information about the role of YRI’s Board of Directors by clicking “Board Overview” below.