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WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE?

FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM ANNUAL REPORT FY2015

1 WHAT CAN YOU MISSION Our mission is to transform young lives and BUILD ON A help underserved girls grow in confidence, FOUNDATION leadership, and academic achievement. OF ICE? Founded in 1997, in Harlem (FSH) uses the artistic discipline of figure skating as a powerful magnet to provide innovative education and fitness programs that promote academic success, physical health, and emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2 GROWTH AND IMPACT 3 EDUCATION 4 OPPORTUNITY 5 EMPOWERMENT 6 TEAMWORK 7 FITNESS

8 COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS “Figure Skating in Harlem is a quintessential New York organization. 9 EVENTS It’s about achievement, excellence and community.” 10 FINANCIALS Vera Wang Fashion Designer 11 DONORS 12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF

2 1 LETTER FROM GROWTH THE EXECUTIVE AND DIRECTOR IMPACT

As a result of your consistent, generous support, we serve hundreds of girls with vital LONG TERM OBJECTIVES educational, health and fitness opportunities that improve their lives and give them a true foundation IT’S AN EXCITING TIME for lifelong success. FSH alumna Keri Springett said, “FSH gave me the most essential tool in life – self- Our Students will: discipline.” AT FIGURE SKATING IN • Have the academic foundation to graduate Our 18th season, as you’ll read inside these pages, was one of continued growth. We implemented HARLEM! from high school and succeed at a four- a unique Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) unit that uses figure skating as the lens year college to ignite curiosity in these subjects where Black and Latina women are sorely underrepresented. We • Possess a life-long appreciation for doubled the hours in our Summer Dreams camp, hosted a career week in Washington, D.C. that included a special visit with White House policy analysts and a Supreme Court Justice, and helped students In June FSH moved its LEADING EDGE ACADEMIC physical fitness as a tool to benefit mind secure full scholarships at prep schools. The recent opening of our brand new Academic Center will CENTER to a larger space on the fifth floor of the and body allow us to double the number of academic hours each student spends with us during the school year. historic Harlem Commonwealth Council building on • Possess positive social and emotional 125th Street that once housed a YWCA. This expanded, skills Thanks to you, the future is bright for the young women we serve in New York City. As we approach our vibrant space with four state of the art classrooms • Be confident and capable public speakers 20th anniversary, we are taking a bold step to secure their futures and bring our innovative model to allows us to double the number of girls engaged in our girls in other communities, beginning with Detroit. This is a city with a rich skating history, is teaming with educational programming and enhance the quality of • Be able to make healthy food and fitness energy and in need of youth development programs. Your support will be crucial in allowing more girls their experience. One third of FSH students maintained choices and their families to benefit from the opportunity, education and empowerment that we will continue to an A average in school, while 83% reached a B average • Be proficient writers create together, giving all of the future Keri Springetts the tool of self-discipline and beyond. or higher. All students participate in communications, • Possess critical thinking skills writing, financial literacy and STEM subjects. We look • Develop proficient skating skills Warmest regards, forward to starting our I.C.E = I CAN EXCEL afterschool

program off right with even more educational offerings • Possess confidence in their ability to in October! achieve their personal goals

Sharon Cohen 2Founder and Executive Director 3 EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Individual learning plans are created for each student to identify goals that are in line with our academic philosophy:

S.K.A.T.E

Student-Centered It is essential that our curriculum focus on the needs of our students by incorporating multiple learning styles.

Knowledge and Skills-Based Learning Common Core and age appropriate state standards and skills help develop student Figure Skating in Harlem’s signature academic curriculum aligns to New York State Common Core Standards, understanding. and is used by certified teachers to deliver engaging academic enrichment classes throughout the school year. All students are placed in small tutoring groups of a maximum of 4 students to one teacher, and aim to ctivity-Rich maintain at least a B+ average in core subjects to remain in good standing. Studies show that minority and A Hands-on activities, whenever possible, low-income students show even greater gains when placed in small classes. At least 65% of our students make lessons come alive. come from families who earn $45,000 or less per year.

The writing-infused classes help students gain Time to Write financial literacy skills, realize the benefits of public Students are guided and have time to craft speaking, and hone critical thinking skills. FSH quality written work in every class. also offers leadership and mentoring opportunities and cultural field trips, all planned to provide the Embedded Assessments students with meaningful experiences to help To meet learning benchmarks, lessons are deepen their commitment to success. designed with assessments in mind so that teachers can accurately track and monitor student progress.

“In Financial Literacy, I learned what a credit card is and the importance of paying my bills on time. I am confident that when I get to college and get my first credit card, I will be that person who will use it wisely.” Raven Williams, First Year Student 4 55 EDUCATION

Our new STEM INITIATIVE focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math fields through a specialized CONGRATULATIONS Figure Skating in Harlem Seniors! curriculum that relates these subjects to the skills students are developing on the ice. Year-round, students explore the broad topics of My Body, My Ice, My Skating, Health & Fitness, Mechanics & Energy and Computer Science with lessons covering cardiovascular and heart health, skeletal and muscular systems, Cheyenne Pommelle, State University of New York at Oneonta • Sandra Williams, State University of New York the engineering of ice rinks, Newtonian physics, coding, and more. Students improve bio-motor skills, aerobic at Oneonta • Kyatta Evans, State University of New York College at Buffalo • Dequanea Nealy, Pennsylvania and muscle fitness, flexibility and coordination, while learning key facts about health, nutrition and math. State University 93% of students improved their understanding of key STEM concepts from pre- and post- unit assessments.

SUMMER DREAMS FSH’s 3rd Annual School Fair provided information to our families about competitive middle and high schools in New York City. Thirteen private, Every year, 43 million children go independent, and top performing public schools without access to critical summer participated, and spoke to more than 50 FSH parents learning. To increase student exposure and students attending the fair. to academics during summer months FSH has expanded its Summer Dreams High School and College Planning FSH provided robust Camp to operate 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. high school and college guidance to our girls as they four days a week for six weeks. Our planned their academic futures. Weekly discussions summer camp provides students with are held focused on the high school admissions 12 hours per week of skating and off- process, goal setting, and developing a four-year ice conditioning classes. Enrichment academic plan for 9th graders. Our 12th graders classes focused on reading, writing received individual guidance and ongoing support and STEM subjects are offered. Skating as they conducted college research and applied instruction takes place each afternoon to various schools. Additionally, they received at City Ice Pavilion in Queens. information about employment, internships and scholarship opportunities.

6 7 OPPORTUNITY

CAREER WEEK

Career perception is an important factor that influences girls. FSH partners with various companies and organizations to help expand thinking about career and academic decisions.

FSH students visited Washington, DC to meet with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and to learn from White House policy analysts, including leaders from the offices of Education & Physical Sciences, Pubic COLLEGE TOURS AND ALUMNAE PANEL Engagements, Science and Technology, and the White House Council on Women and Girls and various executive members of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. FSH held its first ever College Week, during which FSH alumnae gave tours to current FSH studentsat their college campuses. In addition, our girls visited Howard University and George Washington University Some local Career Week visits included: in Washington, DC. College Week ended with a panel discussion with alumnae from Brown University, St. • American International Group, Inc. (AIG) John’s University, CUNY City College, St. John’s Fisher College, Spelman College, and Howard University. , the leading international insurance organization, to meet with top female executives, women in the science department and recruiters to practice resume and interview skills. • Brand Union, a global brand and creative design agency to learn about brand strategies and marketing. • The United Nations for a behind the scenes look and “The dedication from my peers guided tour of the headquarters. • American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has encouraged me to come (ASCAP) to hear from female executives about behind in with a positive attitude the scenes music industry scene. • Studio Museum in Harlem, to meet with the Assistant and be a team player on and Curator. off the ice. No matter what • Career Week ended with an open panel discussion with representatives from Ralph Lauren, Street Academy, Parents4Parents and more, who met and mingled with students. challenges we face it is always comforting to know that we have our FSH family behind us Our Annual Awards Ceremony, held each May, recognizes at the end of the day.” students for participation, leadership, perfect attendance, and academic and skating achievement. Several of our students

delivered compelling speeches about their experiences at FSH Ariel Clark, 12 years old before a crowd of more than 500 family, friends, volunteers and community supporters.

8 9 EMPOWERMENT CULTURAL TRIPS FSH offered a variety of cultural experiences designed to enhance our students’ appreciation of the arts, culture and service. This season’s trips included: IMPROVING EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING • Sphinx Virtuosi at Carnegie Hall featuring critically acclaimed all Black and Latino string ensemble Two licensed social workers help prepare students to meet life’s challenges, by • Students visited Harlem Meer, a thriving wildlife habitat in Central Park leading interactive sessions about self- discipline, respect, bullying, conflict • SELMA. Students received a powerful history lesson in Dr. Martin resolution, nutrition, overcoming peer Luther King, Jr.’s efforts to secure equal voting rights pressure and more. Both social workers are available to all students who wish to • The Black Nutcracker performed by the Uptown Dance Academy at privately discuss personal issues and Hostos College Cultural Center to provide additional resources to FSH parents. • All Star Practice game. Multiple NBA stars entertained the audience at Madison Square Garden by showcasing their practice drills

• Thanksgiving Feeding Families Community Service Event. A student led project which involved FSH students in greeting families and serving them food

• Museum of Modern Art. FSH students attended an exploration of music and poetry in conjunction with the One-Way Ticket exhibition by Jacob Lawrence

ALUMNA ASSOCIATE LAKE PLACID Donor Tracy Schusterman, inspired by our Alumnae Outreach Project, which Eight FSH students, age 13 and up, engages former students, tracks their progress and provides support, has funded attended a rigorous week-long figure a summer internship to provide work experience and an opportunity to learn about skating camp at the Lake Placid non-profit operations, development and programming. Our first associate, Meiling Olympic Training Facility as recipients Jabbaar, graduated from Brown University in 2015. of scholarships donated by the Olympic Regional Development Authority.

FSH nominated Yezabeth Duran, and she was accepted to attend The Experiment in International Living’s Leadership Institute “What I love the most are the girls and the new friendships that I have developed. Also, I in India on an all-expense paid scholarship. was able to learn to talk through difficulties with friends and skating instructors which Yezabeth received intensive leadership training in Washington, DC, followed by a four- helped me to stand up for myself.” week immersion experience focused on public health and community development in India. She will create a special project for her peers at Phoenix Berger FSH in the fall based on her learnings abroad.

10 11 Last season marked the fifth competitive TEAMWORK season for the Harlem Ice Synchronized FITNESS Skating Program, which provides 36 girls the chance to set ambitious personal goals, experience the benefits of teamwork in a safe environment, and test their skills against a large selection of their peers. From October to May, students receive two or Harlem Ice teams won Silver and Bronze three afternoons of skating medals in their competitions this year! instruction and off-ice Participating on a Harlem Ice Synchro conditioning classes. Weekly team continues to expose our students skating sessions in spring to a new discipline where they gain and summer keep our girls invaluable teamwork skills. engaged in physical activities year round. Throughout the year, students measure their progress with the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills tests. We emphasize that each of their successes on the ice models how they can set goals and pursue success in other aspects of their lives.

FSH provides each student with professional instruction, skates, blade covers and a bag, warm-up suits, sweatshirts, and show costumes, and access to ice time, which frequently makes the practice of this sport prohibitive to low-income communities.

12 13 COMMUNITY AND PARTNERSHIPS

At the end of each program year, all students perform choreographed routines in full costume at our FSH is proud of it partnership with Riverbank State Annual Ice Show . Each show has a theme, a number of ensemble performances and solo demonstrations Park, our home ice skating rink and host to our by students. This annual event, sponsored by Disney, Aetna and Nielsen, typically attracts 1,200 guests. Annual Ice Show and other community events. Winter Skating Party The annual also brings together hundreds of community supporters every year. Both Harlem Eat Up! FSH participated in this inaugural of these events demonstrate the commitment parents have to FSH as they coordinate and raise money for event as invited guests of FSH sponsors Aetna the program through these events. and Citi. Ten FSH students were special guests at a question and answer session with the festival NY COMMUNITY TRUST founders Marcus Samuelsson and Herb Karlitz, NYC’s community foundation and one of the largest funders of local nonprofits featured FSH in “You Can hosted by fashionista Bevy Smith. Change Lives”, their first-ever promotional video which runs on their website. FSH was one of only three organizations, out of the hundreds they serve, to be highlighted.

NY WOMEN’S FOUNDATION FSH was one of 46 grantee partners featured in Radiance, a striking book of photos of women who are changing lives in their communities.

14 15 EVENTS FINANCIALS FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY

SUPPORT AND REVENUE FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR 2014 2015 REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2014 Contributions 1,466,779 1,682,000 Program Service Income 79,451 98,000 Investment Income 2,118 2,100 Less: Direct costs of Special Events (139,916) (134,000)

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 1,408,432 1,648,000

Expenses Program Services 1,168,453 1,217,030 Support Services We are so thankful to the generous supporters who contributed to our 10th Skating with the Stars Gala. An General and Administrative 63,255 65,885 electric performance by Dancing with the Stars Champions and Maksim Chmerkovskiy along with Fundraising 223,782 233,085 an original Spoken Word performance by FSH students paid tribute to Nicole, Alana and Juliette Feld of Feld Gloria Steinem TOTAL EXPENSES 1,455,490 1,516,000 Entertainment, Inc., Olympic Gold Medalist , and author and activist . The event raised $917,000 to help us in achieving our goals. INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (47,058) 132,000 Beginning net assets 1,218.651 1,171,593 Ending net assets 1,171,593 1,303,593

REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2015 Program Expense as % of total expense 80% 80% As a seven-year-old girl living in the New York City projects, Whoopi Goldberg loved to go ice skating in Central Park with her brother. “I always wanted to be in the ,” says Goldberg. But she never remembers seeing any black ice skaters on TV. Goldberg admits she hasn’t hit the ice herself in years, but she likes to help young people follow their dreams. “Anytime someone is passionate about something, I feel like you have to encourage that,” Goldberg said as she accepted the Variety Power of Women Award last April. She named FSH as her charity of choice to receive matching donations from Variety and the Entertainment Industry Foundation in her honor.

JUNIOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FSH re-launched its Junior Board of Directors after a three-year hiatus. In January, they hosted their first fundraising event, a Soul Cycle Charity Ride, supported by more than 50 new donors, and raised over $6,000. We are thrilled about the promise of these future leaders!

16 17 Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your support Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your support DONORS and the passion you have for providing our students with critical DONORS and the passion you have for providing our students with critical academic, fitness, and enrichment opportunities. academic, fitness, and enrichment opportunities.

$50,000 - $99,999 Bloomingdale’s Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. Tamara Tunie Up to $499 Liza Fleissig Altman Foundation Bulldogs Care Foundation Louis Rose Reyne and Harmen van der Linde Mariya Aleksandrova Fiona Fong American Honda Foundation Citi - Corporate and Investment Banking Beth and David Rothenberg Adrienne and Gianluigi Vittadini Dean Arcuri Erin and Jon Frankel Amway Coach Foundation Jodi L. and Luke A. Sarsfield Gwendolyn W. Walker Sheila Aresty Andrea Fraser Celia and Silas Chou Columbia Community Service Michelle and Steve Serck Connie and Craig Weatherup Sophie Ashworth Sandy Freudenberg Eileen Fisher Foundation Con Edison Amanda and Chris Sharp Eliza and Jon Weber Suna Murray and Calvin Augustin Gail Gaddis Pioneer Fund Council Member Inez E. Dickens Andrea Joyce and Harry Smith Jennifer Ortega and Curtis Webster Lydia Auslander Jodi Ganz Zegar Family Foundation Council Member Mark Levine Jane and R.L. Stine Julie Greiner Weiser and Michael L. Weiser Candida and Ed Aversenti Lynda LaMonte Garmong and Aaron Garmong The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. U.S. Figure Skating The Willis Foundation Mathew Barnett Matthew Geller $25,000 - $49,999 Fitzgerald & Co. Under Armour Tim Youngsworth Tanith Belbin Diana Giddon Bloomberg Philanthropies Foros Advisors Viacom Gail and David Cohen Janet Bell Susan E. and Tony Gilroy Kimberly and Stephen Bollenbach The Foundation for Global Sports Development Kenneth Wang Stefany D. and Simon Bergson Joyce Giuffra Carl Marks Foundation Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC $500 - $999 Robin Blauer Naomi Glenn Feld Entertainment, Inc. Susan Kittenplan and Scott Fulmer $1,000 - $2,499 Alexis Bittar Margie Stern and Barry P. Borodkin Romi Gottfrid Heisman Trophy Trust GenNx360 Capital Partners Ariel Property Advisors June Ambrose Sheila Brandenberg Louisa Grader J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Michele and Ross Greenburg Amy Ayres Staci B. and John R. Barber Tracy and Evan Brown Karif Gray Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Foundation Elaine and Kenneth Langone Annemarie Batewell Jonathan Brielle Rob Buchel Carinda Greene LLL Foundation The Lauder Foundation Gilda Benedetti Samantha Brown Isabel M. and Kevin Buckley Marguerite Greene Macy’s Inc. Candace and Bruce Matthews Melinda Camp Brenda Clark Judith and Alan Bullock Jeffrey R. Grossman Speyer Family Foundation Judy Gallent and Scott Metzner COBA Sharleen Cooper Cohen and Martin U. Cohen Robert Burge Allison Guttu Teresa Teague Nielsen Dunch Arts Howard L. Ellin Ashley Butterbaugh Annie Guzek Julianne and Scott Wagner Peerless Clothing Inc. Eric C. Fast Ed Forti Majora Carter Allison Harper West Harlem Development Corporation Tracey Schusterman Federated Clover Investment Advisors Thelma A. Golden Casablanca Meet Market LLC Susan and Carter Harris Fund of Tides Foundation TJX Companies Foundation Foremost Group Eric Grabino Meaghan Cassidy Mary E. Hauck Hope C. Turock Fox Sports 1 IceWorks Skating Club Wendy Cebula Peggy Hazard $10,000 - $24,999 Lucy R. Waletzky The Frederick Loewe Foundation Matthew Jackson Stephanie S. Chan Margo Horwitz A G Foundation Christina Wong Lori and Eric J. Friedman Caleigh Leiken Scott Charnas Benaz Hossain Amy M. Abbott Alison Levy Ann Clairmont Ruthie Hubbard American Express $2,500 - $4,999 HaeRan Han Carolann Monroe Jennifer Clarke Hemsley Hughes Calvin Klein Family Foundation Barclays Center Monroe College Shirley Coebeck Martha Roth and Bill Irwin Citi Daniella Vitale and David Biro Valerie and Gerald Held Angela D. Nelson Jamie R. and Michael S. Cohen Joy Vida Jones Condé Nast David’s Bridal Taffy Holliday Jennifer New Savana Cook Jaya Kanal Shirin von Wulffen and Frederic Fekkai HSN Lilli-Marie Pavka Jack A. Cornejo Rochelle Kaplan Michele and Drew Figdor Martin Keating and Deo Latchman Frank Pellegrino Melissa Costa Emily Kapsner Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation and Ron Frasch Kenneth Cole Kathy Presto Sylvia and Charles A. Covino Shirley Kelly Allison Schneirov Fisch and Steven Fisch Laurie and Jeffrey Goldberger Buckingham Capital Management Christine Randall Zipf Mary A. Crispin Margaret C. and Arthur C. Kempner Annie Goodman Goldman Sachs Jennifer Malone Filip Rensky Ramiro G. Cunningham Barbara Kilheffer Lucinda E. Knuth Ruby and Lofton Holder Megan Malone The Ringling Hilary Dauffenbach-Tabb Linda Kirschenbaum Amanda and Thomas Lister Interactive One Elizabeth Marren Joyce Chang and David Robbins Bernice DeAbreu Lindsay Klein Ellen and Douglas Lowey Joann Latimer Mattel Robert Rosenbluth Kathleen B. Decker Caitlin Klingbeil The Lowey Foundation Darlis and William L. King Anna and Neal Merker Sheri and Jimmy Rosenfeld Elizabeth DiFelice Jill and Michael R. Kuller Tina and Terry Lundgren Christina and Barry Kringstein MetLife Stadium Ellen and Bruce Schrifrin Conrad Dobbs William Kurtzner Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Milly David Schrader Anna Dudina Carlene Laing Norton Rose Fulbright Karen and Richard S. LeFrak The Movado Group Foundation Charles Scribner Linda Dunham Darline Lalanne Ronald McDonald House Charities Rebecca Leigh The Neubauer Family Foundation Jonathan Spitalny Dawn Edwards Andrew Lampard Sean John Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer Fareedah Nuri Patricia St. Peter Tyhesha Elmore John Lee UPS Massey Knakal Charitable Foundation Carolyn L. Polisano Bernadette Treacy Simone Enright Lisabel Leon Variety Foundation Michael Kors Lisa and Jonathan Pruzan Jan L. and Eric C. Woglom Lisa Ern Theresa Lombardi Vera Wang Andrea and George K. Miller Robin Quivers Esprit de Corps Skating Team Adrienne Lopez National Basketball Association Ralph Lauren Hagit Evenhaim Sharon Y. Lopez $5,000 - $9,999 Courtney Oliver RBB Public Relations Susan Fales-Hill Don Lowery ABC Palm Beach Ice Works Laura Ensler and David Rivel Joan Fallon David Mack The Aboodi Family The Prescott Fund for Children and Youth Dana Schiff Olapeju Famojure Therese M. Malhame Aetna Jennifer and Barry Price Jean and Martin Shafiroff Sarah Fargo Susan Malone Robin and Phillip Azzollini Elizabeth Feldstein Rile and Chris Rile Myron P. Shevell First A.M.E Bethel Church Alison Mandelker-Burnett b michael AMERICA Chris Rock Bevy Smith Erica Fleer Dirk Manhin

18 19 Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your support DONORS and the passion you have for providing our students with critical BOARD OF DIRECTORS academic, fitness, and enrichment opportunities. AND MANAGEMENT TEAM

Rosa Mazzone Lorie A. Slutsky John Francis Stephanie Mazzone Grace and Tony F. Spring Howard Frey Megan McCullough St. Nicholas Food Inc. Alison Frischman Shara Mchayle JoJo Starbuck Lorraine Giordano Cailin McKinney Sharon and Jack Steinberg Grand Wailea Resort Terrance McKnight Eleanor Sterne Lizzie Grubman Lori A. Medley Joseph Tait Orlee Guttman Catherine Meyers Denise Tanzman Linda Hodge Anthony Miller Jasmine M. Tatum Ice Theatre of New York Clarissa A. Minchew Polly Tatum Bryna and Becca Jekogian Judith H. and Mark H. Minter Michele and Michael Teitelbaum JoLynne Johnson Robyn Roth-Moise and David Moise Schneaa Shyne-Turner and Ray Turner Kate Spade Kathryn Morden Betty J. Turock Clinton Kelly Paul R. Mullins Bradley Turock Melinda Konopko Lisa Musmanno Edith Van Slyck Linda M. Myles Jennifer Vicinie Late Night with Seth Meyers Rachel Nash Bonnie and Ray von Dohren Rebecca Leigh Carol S. and William L. Nash Susan C. Frunzi and David E. Wachtel Felicia Levy Pam Glaser and George Nashak Erich D. Walker Lillian Llambelis Winston N’Dow Allyson and Philip Waterman Theresa Lombardi The New York Women’s Foundation Pat DeRousie-Webb and Robb Webb Ellen Lowey Barbara Newby Duhaney Kathleen Weddle Tina Lundgren Michelle Ng Julie White Evan Lysacek Carolyn and Steve A. Okin Lindsay N. Wilkinson Luz Mack Andrea Olshan Summer Williams Macy’s Inc. Junior Board of Directors Staff Founder and Executive Director Board of Directors Ashley M. Papa Cynthia Wiltshire Macy’s Parade and Entertainment Group Meaghan Cassidy, Chair Sharon Cohen Carol Sedwick and Michael Patrick Scout Winer Randi Maidman Sharon Cohen Allison Schneirov Fisch Jasmine Tatum, Vice Chair Founder & Executive Director Karla Paz Elizabeth Wolgemuth Kate Maki Chair Clay Pell Adrienne Wong Michael Markham Honorary Board of Directors Lindsay Wilkinson, Treasurer Sharon Y. Lopez Ashley Papa, Secretary Director of Development Stephanie Phelps Geoffrey Zampiello Rosemary McKenna Tina Lundgren Danyel Pinksker Beth and Laurence Zuriff Lori Medley Carinda Greene Clarissa Minchew Vice Chair Joel Pinsky The Meredith Vieira Show Megan Malone Director of Grants & Administration Tatiana Popa IN-KIND Danielle Montalbano Lori Medley Lindsay Wilkinson Barbara Posner Alexis Bittar National Hockey League Scott Hamilton Phillip Azzollini Katherine Schmidt Development Associate Leslie Pye Andy Cohen Lauren O’Toole Treasurer Darline Lalanne Carolyn Reece Phillip Azzollini Regina Parimi , M.D. Jawana Richardson b michael AMERICA The Plaza Hotel Advisory Board Director of Programs & Operations Amy Abbott Joyce M. Roche Barney’s New York The Rachael Ray Show Tanith Belbin Zinnash Dean Secretary Victoria and Donald J. Rose Andy and Joanne Bergamini Rao’s Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Director of Academics Jackie and Jon Sablowsky Marian Bergdolt Frances Resheske Liz Cho Lisa Blue Ariana Saccente BET Networks William C. Rhoden Sharon Cohen Timothy Goebel Director of Skating Yuki Saegusa Margarita Blessing Marcia Richards Ross Greenburg Annie Goodman Tracey Lundgren Randi Schatz Judith BukBerg Fayola Ricotta William L. King, M.D., P.C. Jackie Schellbach Cindy Bulik Nicole Saldana Susan Kittenplan Manager of Educational Readiness Ellen Lowey Katherine M. Schmidt Sabrina Carhart Sean John Lucinda Knuth Raquea Hemingway Anne Schnitzer The Chew Skaters Landing Greenwich Candace Matthews Lee Llambelis Program Manager Eric Schorr Citi Sports Plus Courtney Oliver Bernadette Longford Mary Lou Ibadlit Allison Schuringa Ellen Coldron The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Teresa A. Teague Evan Lysacek Programs & Operations Associate Devona Sharpe Corinthia Hotel London Vera Wang Julianne Wagner Maureen Sherry Danica Racing, Inc. The Walt Disney Company Lynn Plage Bernice DeAbreu Danielle Nicole West Side Skates Rhonda Ross Dean of Students Tamara Tunie Maia Shibutani The Dr. Oz Show Whole Foods Photo Credits George Saavedra Chair Emerita Jay Shore Dylan’s Candy Bar Allison Wiener Sue Coflin Sherrie Smith Vicki Silver Feld Entertainment, Inc. Mary Wilson Ed Forti Shannon Slanker Film Society Lincoln Center Lisa Wolf Nicole Feld Strauss Wendy Yodice DeRonn Kidd Susan L. Taylor Andrew Lampard Mary Wilson Judy Schiller 20 Christina Wong 21 Carol Seitz FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 361 West 125th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10027 T. 646.698.3440 www.figureskatinginharlem.org

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