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FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM
ANNUAL REPORT FY 2014
WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE?
FSH Annual Report Layout 3.indd 1 9/8/2014 3:43:09 PM 2 MISSION Our mission is to transform young lives and help under-served girls grow in confidence, leadership, and academic achievement.
Founded in 1997, Figure Skating 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.
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Table of Contents 2 Message from the Executive Director 3 Long Term Objectives 4 Education 9 Opportunity 11 Discipline 12 Teamwork 13 Empowerment 15 Partnerships 16 Community 17 Financials 18 Donors 21 Board of Directors and Staff
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Dear Friends of Figure Skating in Harlem,
It is with my deepest gratitude that I thank the entire FSH family—staff, tutors, counselors, coaches, volunteers, parents, and supporters. You have inspired our growth and given our students the foundation to excel in their lives.
During the recent Winter Olympics, you may have seen us here, there and everywhere. Our girls performed in some of New York City’s most iconic venues from Times Square to Grand Central Station. Through a vital partnership with Citi, we were featured in a commercial with Evan Lysacek, and networks from NBC to CNN highlighted our skating and educational success stories.
In the spring we held two of our signature events: our sold out community ice show “Skate! In the Name of Love” hosted by Mary Wilson, and our Skating with the Stars benefit gala with surprise special guest Mayor Michael Bloomberg who spoke eloquently about the importance of programs like ours that empower girls through education and sport to create unlimited possibilities.
This coming year, we are thrilled to introduce an innovative initiative using skating to peek our girls interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). And looking further ahead, after completing a strategic planning process with Dunch Arts, our Board of Directors is prepared to lead the way for replicating our programs in other communities in need from East New York to Detroit. All of this comes at a time when the International Olympic Committee highlighted Figure Skating in Harlem as a model youth development organization.
Again, I am deeply appreciative to all of you who have invested in our vision and continue to enthusiastically help us provide the very best opportunities for our future leaders.
Warmest regards,
Sharon Cohen Founder and Executive Director
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• Have the academic foundation to graduate from high school and succeed at a four-year college • Possess a life-long appreciation for physical fitness as a tool beneficial to mind and body • Possess positive social and emotional skills • Be confident and capable public speakers • Be able to make healthy food and fitness choices • Be proficient writers • Possess critical thinking skills • Develop proficient skating skills • Possess confidence in their ability to achieve their personal goals.
GROWTH AND IMPACT SINCE 2011-2012….
n 2011-2012 400 n 2012-2013 350 n 2013-2014 70% More Students Served 300
250 Increase in Educational Services 200 50% 150 100 100% Growth in Summer Dreams 50 Program Hours 0 Skating Education Summer Number Hours Hours Hours Served 50% More Skating, including the 150% expansion of our Synchronized Skating Program
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Building Strong Minds and Healthy Bodies
After-school time is critical to the positive development of young people, especially to children from low-income circumstances who receive the most benefit from a quality program. Sixty-six percent of FSH students come from families whose income is below $45,000.
We know that high expectations lead to high performance. Accordingly, each year, all FSH students are grouped by age and grade level from our youngest Stars and Pros to our older Champs and Leaders. Each student signs a Letter of Commitment that focuses on preparation, integrity and academic excellence, helping our girls turn on their inner light and find their gifts.
In the 2013-2014 season, more than 200 girls from the 1st to the 12th grade participated in FSH programs which focus on academic support, physical fitness, health, life skills, career exploration, skating history, financial literacy, writing and communications, engaging them in up to 560 hours of programming per year.
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Our After School Program I.C.E. = I CAN EXCEL
Education comes first at Figure Skating in Harlem. To achieve this goal, FSH students are immersed in a comprehensive learning program with goals known as 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 and high interest literature.
Knowledge and Skills-Based Learning Common Core and age appropriate state standards and skills help develop student understanding.
Activity-Rich Hands on activities, whenever possible, make lessons come alive.
Time to Write Students are guided and have time to craft quality written work in every class.
Embedded Assessments To meet learning benchmarks, lessons are designed with assessments in mind so that teachers can accurately see student progress.
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Leading Edge Academic Curriculum
Our Leading Edge Academic Curriculum aligns with New York State Common Core Standards, providing educational support through yearlong cultural enrichment and life skills classes taught by certified teachers and social workers. Additionally, daily academic tutoring, test preparation and high school and college guidance support the girls as they plan their academic futures.
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Academic Skills Assessment
We maintain a 4:1 student-tutor ratio to create a dynamic, supportive environment that encourages active learning up to three afternoons a week. We monitor student progress through quarterly report card evaluation and a computerized assessment tool that measures core reading, writing and math competencies. The results showed overall improvement in reading and math proficiency with more girls performing at or above grade level by the end of the season.
Girls Off Ice Fitness Investment Training (GO-FIT)
FSH introduced an innovative, customized curriculum that takes into account the lack of minority women represented in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) professions and introduces these subjects in a creative way. They learn about laws of motion, physics and other STEM concepts that apply to spinning, jumping and other moves that they perform when skating. This pilot program is becoming a unique fixture in our girls’ repertoire and is designed to improve their performance on and off the ice, and engage them in STEM fields to promote interest in science.
Terri Konst, FSH parent
“Lydia not only enjoys the tutoring sessions and class work time but has improved her grades and demonstrates a level of confidence in speaking that she did not exhibit before.”
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Continuing to Serve Girls in the Spring and Summer
To address the issue of summer learning loss, which affects low income students at a steeper rate than that of their peers, FSH held its third Summer Dreams Camp in July and August. Students received daily instruction in reading, writing and math in our Academic Center as well as science classes and off-ice conditioning. Our girls have a book club and they go on weekly excursions around the city. Skating takes place in Queens at City Ice Pavilion.
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OPPORTUNITY “Success occurs where opportunity meets preparation.” Unknown
School Fair Opportunities for FSH Students
Our Second Annual School Fair included 13 Yezabeth Duran was accepted to the District Attorney’s schools. Over 50 students and their parents had the High School Summer Internship Program through our opportunity to meet with admissions staff at high- recommendation. performing New York City independent schools like Chapin, Spence, Columbia Grammar, Rye Country Thalyia Thompson was accepted to Bard High Day, Horace Mann and more. School Early College, a highly competitive school that gives students the opportunity to earn up to 60 college Middle School and High School Planning credits from Bard College tuition free.
A new position, Manager of Educational Readiness, Nia Moore was accepted into the highly competitive A was created to work with 6th-12th graders to Better Chance program, which places high performing support them in achieving their future academic students in independent schools. and professional goals. They received assistance in navigating the admissions process, goal setting, and Amina Potts and Nia Moore were both accepted to potential academic and social challenges in high York Prep and each received a scholarship providing school and college. Students and their families learn nearly $40,000 a year until their 12th grade about specialized high schools and entrance tests, and graduation. received counseling on the school application process, interview skills, resume writing, financial aid and how to find an internship.
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Supermodel and Founder of Iman Cosmetics congratulates our graduation seniors (l-r: Eliya, Amarna, StarAsia, Iman, Paula, Zjana)
College Readiness CONGRATULATIONS A new Counseling Lounge provided Figure Skating in Harlem Seniors a designated space for one-on-one student advising sessions. Tenth through Eliyah McKayle 12th graders learned about different Fairleigh Dickinson University types of schools (CUNY, SUNY, and private), how to determine the right fit Amarna Williams for college, and received assistance with St. Francis College filling out the Common Application and the Free Application for Federal Student StarAsia Smith Aid (FAFSA)—forms used to apply to St. John’s University hundreds of colleges and universities in the US. Students heard from guest Paula Assou speakers and representatives from Ivy Boston College League schools. Zjana Ray Wells College
Our seniors received offers of more than $120,000 in scholarships combined from schools and outside sources.
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“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up DISCIPLINE every time we fail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Improving Health and Physical Fitness
Through the ice skating component of our program, our students are physically active as they experience the joys of figure skating in a safe and supportive environment. Focus, determination, teamwork, resiliency and goal setting are all lessons they can apply in the classroom, and to life. Our vision is to empower every young girl, regardless of her socio-economic background, with the foundation and skills to achieve her dreams.
On The Ice
Our students learn first-hand that gliding over a cold, slippery surface with grace and style requires an incredible amount of concentrated physical and mental discipline, hard work, and dedication. Throughout the year, students measure their progress toward their ice skating goals with the U.S. Figure Skating Basic Skills tests. We emphasize that each of their attainments on the ice models how they can set goals and pursue success in all other aspects of their lives.
Students spend between 3 and 6 hours a week engaged in on-ice instruction. Sessions take place at Riverbank State Park in Harlem and at Lasker Rink in Central Park. During Summer Dreams Camp, students spend six hours per week on the ice at the City Ice Pavilion in Queens.
Seventeen instructors and 20 on-ice volunteers closely support our students as they approach the challenges of figure skating.
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Sandra Williams Competitive Synchronized Skating Teams “As a young child, I looked up Our fourth competitive season for the Harlem Ice Synchronized Skating to the older girls and longed to Program included three teams that travelled to six competitions from be in their shoes. Look at me now. I’m co-captain of the Open Massachusetts to Pennsylvania. 25% of FSH students participated on Juvenile Synchro team! And it a Synchronized Skating team giving them the chance to set ambitious didn’t happen overnight. It took personal goals, and test their skills against a selection of their peers. hard work, perseverance and determination.”
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In today’s world with the focus on high grades, test scores, and college prep, many young people are lost when it comes to basic life skills, emotional health and maturity needed to help them adapt to a changing world. Empowerment of women and girls is essential to improving the quality of life for all. For this reason, FSH’s curriculum expands beyond reading, writing and math to include real world basics that are often not taught in school, like nutrition, emotional well- being and financial literacy.
Weekly Life Skills Classes
Two licensed certified social workers help our girls to identify themselves as powerful, intelligent and self-aware. They become competent in skills that will transition them into successful adults like conflict resolution, managing stress, overcoming peer pressure and responding appropriately to situations involving bullying. These very popular classes give our students a chance to find their voice and develop their sense of self.
94% of students surveyed report feeling safe and supported at FSH.
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Don Lemon takes a selfie with FSH students at CNN studios.
Career Exploration
Career Week, held in winter and in spring, provides a sneak-peek into exciting professions, and offers panel discussions and small group meetings with high powered professionals. This year, one of the places FSH students visited was CNN studios. These visits help FSH students explore various careers of interest and learn what education and training is needed.
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In light of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, In another exciting collaboration, the International FSH began a high profile partnership with Citi’s Olympic Committee featured FSH as one of ten Every Step of the Way Campaign and Olympic organizations worldwide in a tool kit and guide to skater Evan Lysacek. In addition to receiving crucial promote sport youth development programs around financial support, our students participated in several the globe. exciting Olympic–themed events including the Road To Sochi kickoff in Times Square. An ensemble of our Mayor Bloomberg stopped by our Gala and students performed alongside world class athletes who congratulated Zenzile Tonge. demonstrated winter-action sports on simulated ice skating rinks and ski slopes. Citi also created a national commercial featuring Evan with FSH student Zenzile Tonge that aired during the Olympics. Two additional NBC spots and a CNN feature highlighted our work.
A longstanding partnership with Disney on Ice resulted in a very special opportunity for their 100th anniversary. An ensemble of FSH students performed at Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt Hall.
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Showcasing Student, Parent and Community Involvement Through Annual Program Events
Skate! In the Name of Love!, this year’s Ice Show, gave our girls a chance to perform 25 choreographed numbers in full costume for more than 1200 family, friends and community supporters..
The Annual Winter Skating Party is a festive community event at Lasker Rink, organized by our Parent Association, that raises funds for the program. More than 800 friends and family joined in for skating, music and on-ice demonstrations by our students.
This show was dedicated to the music of Motown and hosted by Original Supreme Mary Wilson at our home rink in Riverbank State Park.
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FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY
For the year ended June 30, 2013 Estimated 2014 SUPPORT AND REVENUE Contributions 1,287,249 1,480,395 Program Service Income 90,353 98,074 Investment Income 2,356 2,118 Other Revenue 2,420 Less: Direct costs of special events (139,638) (139,231)
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 1,240,320 1,443,776
EXPENSES Program Services 1,073,350 1,174,872 Support Services General and Administrative 41,367 79,133 Fundraising 151,124 164,346
TOTAL EXPENSES 1,265,841 1,418,351
INCREASE IN NET ASSETS (25,521) 25,425 Beginning net assets 1,244,172 1,218,651 Ending net assets 1,218,651 1,244,076
Program Expense as 85% 83% % of total expense
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Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your DONORS support and the passion you have for providing our students with critical academic, sports and enrichment opportunities.
$100,000 and Up Julianne and Scott Wagner Ronit Kitei Pinkerton Foundation The West Harlem Local Christina and Barry Kringstein Development Corporation Judy Gallent and Scott Metzner $50,000 - $99,999 Fund of Tides Foundation Michael Kors Altman Foundation The Prescott Fund for Children Citi Every Step of the Way $5,000 - $9,999 and Youth The Pioneer Fund b Michael AMERICA Ronald McDonald House New York Zegar Family Foundation Bloomingdale’s Jeanette and Mack Rossoff Citigroup Speyer Family Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Coach Foundation Denise and Thomas Stern American Express Columbia Community Service Manhattan Borough President, Amway ConEdison Scott Stringer J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Harris Diamond Hope C. Turock The Heisman Trophy Trust Council Member Inez E. Dickens, 9th Council Allyson Waterman LLL Foundation District, Speaker Christine Quinn and the Christina Wong Macy’s New York City Council Carl Marks Foundation Estee Lauder Inc. $1,000 - $2,499 The New York Community Trust Feld Entertainment Timothy Adams Teresa and Paul Teague Allison Schneirov Fisch and Steven Fisch Ariel Property Advisors LLC Foundation for Global Sports Development Athlete’s Fund $10,000 - $24,999 Gannett Foundation Suna Murray and Calvin Augustin A G Foundation GenNx360 Capital Partners Amy Ayres Amy Abbott Michele and Ross Greenburg Christine Benanti Anonymous Neil Grossman Vivian and Stanley Bernstein Beacon Group Mia Hamm Foundation Hayley Berson Charitable Fund BET Networks Amanda Harlib Blue Ocean Brokerage Bloomberg Elaine and Ken Langone Page Bonder Citi The Levy Group Sheila Brandenberg Condé Nast The Reginald F. Lewis Foundation, Inc. David’s Bridal CVC Capital Partners Amanda and Tom Lister Federated Clover Investment Disney Worldwide Services Milly Advisors, Inc. Annie Goodman NBA Cares The Finegan Family Anne Gumowitz Courtney Oliver Fitzgerald+Co Iconix Brand Group Ralph Lauren Corp. Foot Locker Foundation Iman Cosmetics Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Frederick Loewe Foundation Lucinda Knuth TJX Companies Foundation Eric and Lori Friedman Ellen and Douglas Lowey TJX Companies, Inc. Elizabeth Strickler The Lowey Foundation Lucy Waletzky and Mark T. Gallogly Tina and Terry Lundgren G-III Apparel Group Macy’s Foundation $2,500 - $4,999 Myrna and Stephen Greenberg Candace and Bruce Matthews Dylan Lauren and Paul Arrouet Scott Hamilton Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Foundation Phil Azzollini Georg Jenson Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Daniella Vitale and David Biro Sarah Kanes Patrina Foundation Judia Black Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Peerless Clothing International Georgia and Ron Frasch Margaret Langan Phillips-Van Heusen Foundation Susan Kittenplan and Scott Fulmer and Evan Ladouceur Ronald McDonald House Charities Laurie and Jeff Goldberger Joann Latimer Andrea Joyce and Harry Smith Susana Marques and Jeffrey R. Grossman Larry Leeds Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Cheryl Halpern LFUSA Foundation David and Karen Hoguet Monica Luca UPS Ruby and Lofton Holder Jennifer Malone Vera Wang Council Member Robert Jackson Terri McCullough
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Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your DONORS support and the passion you have for providing our students with critical academic, sports and enrichment opportunities.
Janice Mehnert Jeffrey Schackner Shep Goldberg Amy and Jonathan Meltzer Charles Scribner Fund June Goldner The Movado Group Foundation Myron Shevell Goshen Cleaning Services Anonymous Jonathan Spitalny Eric Grabino The Neubauer Family Foundation Vera Dauffenbach and Wilfred E. Tabb Marguerite Greene Fareedah Nuri Isabel and Ruben Toledo Katharine Gricevich Barbara Posner Marei Von Saher David and Diana Grupper Elizabeth and Christopher Rile Jan Woglom Helena Gubelman Meg and David Roth Tim Youngsworth Aisha Haque Beth and David Rothenberg Margaret Hazard George Saavedra Up To $499 Mark Heimbigner Saks Inc. Lydia Auslander Alanna Heiss Luke Sarsfield Candida Aversenti Valerie and Gerald Held Jean Shafiroff Carol Bassin Nancy Herrman Bernadette Treacy Denise Beaumont Lora and Jeff Hersh Gwendolyn Walker Anita Beier Angela Hicks Connie and Craig Weatherup Gilda Benedetti Amy Hodman Eliza Weber Lisa Bennis Lauren Horn Julie Weiser Shirley Berkowitz Jaya Kanal The Willis Foundation Bier International LLC Duncan Karcher Robin Blauer Ellen and Ralph Katz $500 – $999 Margie Stern and Barry P. Borodkin Christina and Thomas Kazazes Anne Allen Candice Braun Shirley Kelly Yetta Banks Lucy Brennan Suzanna Kimball Meredith Berkowitz Jill Bright Lillian Kirkman The Bulldogs Care Foundation Lindsay Burtchell Lindsay Klein Carey Communications Larry Butler Robert Koenig Ana Duarte Melinda Camp Melanie and Howard Kook Cathy Eckdall Haeran Chun Jacalyn Krauss Lisa Fields Shirley Coebeck Nancy Kremsdorf Lauren Schor Geller and Martin Geller Robert Cohen Michael Kuller Nicole Gittens The Cohen Family Alison Kunofsky Thelma Golden Ellen Coletto Denise Lalonde Joseph Grunfeld Community Baptist Church Rebecca Leigh Valerie and Gerald Held Sharleen Cooper Cohen Alexandra Levin Stephanie Herdrich Jack Cornejo Margaret Malone Ice Works Skating Club Sylvia Covino James Malone Taffy Holliday and Richard Katz Ramiro Cunningham Sonja Marcus Jeremy Kramer Hilary Dauffenbach-Tabb Linda Marrone Andrew Kronenberg Kathleen Decker Brady McDonald Debbie Krzyzewski Savarino Elizabeth Difelice Amanda and Seth Miller Lee Llambelis Marian Dillon Ilene Miller Linda and Richard Melnikoff Howard L. Ellin Esq. Melissa Miller Bernell Nelson Judy Eng Judith and Mark Minter Audrey Pellegrini Mary English Arthur Mitchell Kathy Presto Lisha Evans Brian Mitchell Princeton Area Community Foundation Kathlin Feuerstein Suneet Mittal Natalie Redmond Elizabeth Flack Modern Luxury Carol Reinbold and Ellyn Petrino John Francis Kevin Moore Laura Enslet and David Rivel Mary Ellen Geisser Paul Mullins Mary Jo Rubino Judy Gilberg Yalin Murdock Marcia Santoni Susan Gilroy Linda Myles
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Thank you for another fantastic year! We appreciate your DONORS support and the passion you have for providing our students with critical academic, sports and enrichment opportunities.
Carol Nash In-Kind Jessie Oleson aka Cakespy Rachel Nash Amway Photography by Kurt, LLC Pamela J. Glaser and George E. Nashak Apollo Theater The Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel Barbara Newby Duhaney b Michael AMERICA Professional Skating Association Carolyn and Steve Okin Barney’s New York Technical Specialist Paul Wilmot Communications BeDo Productions, LLC - “Motown, the The Public Theater Lilli-Maroe Pavka Musical” c/o bespoke THEATRICALS Rachael Ray Karla Paz BET Networks Randa Accessories Josephine and Frank Pellegrino Bravo Network Rao’s Barbara Peyton The Broadmoor Roy Gabay Theatrical Production Bonnie Pfeifer The Clinton Foundation & Management Laura and John Pomerantz Broadway Comedy Club Sean John Tracy Reese ConEdison Skaters Landing - Greenwich Marylou Reiff Andy Cohen SKG Publicity Laura Bernstein and Bruce Reznick Danielle Nicole Sofia Lynn Photography Deborah Roberts The Dr. Oz Show Alexander Smalls, Joyce Roche Dylan’s Candy Bar Harlem Jazz Enterprises Jane Rosenblum E! News Margie Stern Robyn Roth-Moise Ella Bee Media Group Trump Rink Amanda Rubin Emme Nation Tamara Tunie The Sablowsky Family Feld Entertainment Vera Wang Katherine Sachs GossipDavid.com Viacom Diane Samuelsen Melinda Gould Konopko Viking Entertainment LLC Kelly Sanders Hotel Capital Advisors, Inc. Wendy Weingart Judy Schiller Ice Theatre of New York West Side Skates Eric Schorr IMG Whole Foods Tracey Schusterman Ivivva Athletic Zegar Family Foundation Javier Seymore Andrea Joyce Timo Somervuo The Kay Unger Family Foundation Rose Marie Sparacio Clinton Kelly Jeanette and Tony Spencer Kirna Zabete Boutique We honor the memory of JoJo Starbuck Nancy Kuivila Elizabeth “Lisa” Webster, Stephanie Stoddard Michelle Kwan who has been one of Figure Meg Thering Late Night Seth Meyers Skating in Harlem’s strongest Rachel Tigay Countess LuAnn de Lesseps supporters for 17 years. We Brook Tlougan Let’s Play It Forward Inc. were sorry to hear of her Betty Turock Ellen Longo Coletto Bradley Turock The Loeb Boathouse Central Park passing on June 28, 2014. Ultimate Auto Body Ellen Lowey Edith Van Slyck Lynn Plage Communications, LLC Through her organization, the Stephen Vellecca Macy’s Parade and Entertainment Group Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Jennifer Vicinie Randi Maidman Foundation, Ms. Webster Melinda Walls Make My Cake was instrumental to our early Alyssa Weale Therese Malhame success and to our eventual Robb Webb Michael Kors growth and expansion. We Westwood Capital Advisors Milly are forever grateful for her Faith Wiggins Miyuki Miyashita Audrey Woods The Musco Family and Giacobbe Family steadfast support over the Geoffrey Zampiello NBC Sports Group years. Kathleen Zeiger New York Sports Connection O&M Co.
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Founder and Executive Director Board of Directors Advisory Board Staff Sharon Cohen Allison Schneirov Fisch G. Stephanie Ali Sharon Cohen Chair Tanith Belbin Founder & Executive Director Honorary Board of Directors Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Sharon Y. Lopez Tai Babilonia Tina Lundgren Liz Cho Director of Development Dick Button Vice Chair Timothy Goebel Clarissa Minchew Dorothy Hamill Annie Goodman Director of Grants & Administration Scott Hamilton Phillip Azzollini Susan Kittenplan Lindsay Wilkinson Sarah Hughes Treasurer Lucinda Knuth Development Associate Debi Thomas, M.D. Lee Llambelis Darline Lalanne Amy Abbott Bernadette Longford Director of Programs & Operations Secretary Evan Lysacek Zinnash Dean Lynn Plage Director of Academics Sharon Cohen Rhonda Ross Lisa Blue Ross Greenburg George Saavedra Director of Skating William L. King, M.D., P.C. Sherrie Smith Amy Luebke Eappen Ellen Lowey Nicole Feld Strauss Director of Synchronized Skating Candace Matthews Susan L. Taylor Tracey Lundgren Courtney Oliver Mary Wilson Manager of Educational Readiness Teresa A. Teague Raquea Hemingway Julianne Wagner Program Manager Mary Lou Ibadlit Tamara Tunie Programs & Operations Associate Chair Emerita Bernice DeAbreu Dean of Students
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FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 361 W. 125th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10027
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