Leadership
Our team is dedicated to making a lasting, positive impact on girls in the Greater Capital Region.
Our CEO
Ashli Fragomeni is the Chief Executive Officer of Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, where she leads with vision and passion to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold. With over four years of dedicated service to Girls Inc., including her prior role as our Executive Director, Ashli has made a significant impact in community engagement and non-profit leadership. Her experience in developing strategic initiatives across Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and beyond showcases her unwavering commitment to empowering girls and fostering a brighter future for all.
Staff Leadership
Board of Directors
Chair
Bria Barnes-Coleman
Albany Law School
Vice Chair
Dr. Ashley Bennett
Emma Willard School
Mekkah Bergeron
Schenectady City School District
Chrissie Binney
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Teresa Casey*
Mackin & Casey LLC.
Nicole Frank
Ballston Spa National Bank
Brad Hopper*
RBC Capital Markets
Katie O'Malley Maloney
Katie O' Weddings and Events
Liz O'Reilly
Meliora Law, PLLC.
Krista McCoy
Petra Funds Group
Thalia Melendez
Office of NYS Comptroller
Treasurer
Nicki Messina
Trustco Bank
Caitlin Montalvo
The Shannon McCarthy Team at eXp Realty
Kelly Osterlitz
Grasshopper Heating & Cooling
Dr. Debernee Privott
University at Albany
Kate Purnomo
University at Albany
Secretary
Marissa Martini Sohl
Paylocity
Chris Tocin
M&T Bank
Girls Inc. Foundation Trust of Schenectady (GIFTS) Board of Trustees
Chair
Teresa Casey*
Mackin & Casey LLC.
Bridget Almas
Lyrasis
Barbara Chizniack
Merrill Lynch
Secretary & Treasurer
Nicholle Gotham
New York State Senate
Brad Hopper*
RBC Capital Markets
*Shared Trustees