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ACCORD
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The ACCORD Corporation Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected members, representing the Private Sector, Elected Public Officials and the At-Large Market, who jointly oversee the activities of the agency.  The board's activities are determined by the powers, duties, and responsibilities delegated and detailed in our Corporate By-Laws.

Our Board of Directors

 

Carrie Whitwood
Chairperson / President
Private Sector Representative - Nonprofit Finance & Management Expert

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Open Seat
Secretary / Treasurer


Reita Sobeck-Lynch
Director
Elected Public Official Designee

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Jennifer Bigelow

Director

Elected Public Official Designee


Joseph Damiano
Director
Low-Income Individuals with Disabilities Representative

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Penny Chudy
Director
Private Sector Representative - Early Childhood Education Expert

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Mindy Scott 

Director 

Private Sector Representative - Senior Research Scholar

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Charley Bessette

Director

Elected Public Official Designee

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Crista Wigent

Director

Low-Income Individuals and Families Representative

Board Meeting Schedule:

The ACCORD Board of Directors meets the third Monday of each month unless otherwise stated, with the exception of July and December.  Meeting dates and times are subject to change.  All board meetings are open to the public, held at ACCORD's Corporate Office located at 84 Schuyler Street, Belmont, NY 14813.  Meetings begin promptly at 3:30pm unless otherwise noted in the meeting notice. 

Next Board Meeting:
The next ACCORD Corporation Board of Directors Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 3:30pm - to be held virtually.  Please contact Jenevera Embser, Clerk of the Board, if you are interested in attending or would like more information: jembser@accordcorp.org

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