Our Leadership
2026–2027 Board of Directors
The New York Junior League is overseen and managed by two governing bodies: a Board of Directors and a Management Council. Our trained volunteers hold the positions on both our Board and Management Council.
 Elizabeth Pavone President |
Susan Marks Secretary |
Noreen Okarter Treasurer
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Nikki Hudak Exec. Vice President |
Elizabeth Finan Nominating Chair |
Anna Guerin Director At Large |
Sarah Cloonan Director At Large
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Susan Fisher Director At Large |
Caroline Dean Director At Large |
Katie Cook Director At Large |
Dana Vogel Director At Large |
Mona Kelly Lopez Director At Large |
Mercedes De Guardiola Director At Large |
Andrea McDermott Director At Large |
2026–2027 Management Council
Our Management Council focuses on strengthening the NYJL’s impact through its day-to-day initiatives. It develops and executes programs and activities aligned with the strategic goals of the organization as set forth by the Board of Directors.
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Nikki Hudak Executive Vice President
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Alyssa Quigley Community |
Savannah Thomas Fundraising Events |
Erin Newlands Membership |
Courtney Smith Strategy, Advocacy & Communications Senior Council Head |
Caroline Ryals Finance |
Jephtha Tausig Nominating |
Joanne Adams Sustainer |
Olivia Dame Volunteer Development |
Katrine Pertsovski-Baldino Child Health & Welfare |
Jung Hi Han Children’s Education, Culture |
Courtney Amberg City Impact |
Sara Brzozowski Fundraising Events |
Gillian Boehringer Fundraising Events |
Katie Rowe Fundraising Events |
Kyunhea West Training |
Kathleen Li Secretary |
Lauren Austin Adult Education & Mentoring |
Archit Sarpangala Hegde Social Action & Advocacy Council Head |
Sophia Ancin Strategy & Communications Council Head |
Emily Lynch Affiliation Council Head
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Andrea Conte Done in a Day |