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
Anzala Alozie
NYSERDA
Ashley Bennett
Emma Willard School
Chair
Bria Barnes-Coleman
Albany Law School
Kate Purnomo
Nicole's Special Events & Catering Co.
Secretary
Mekkah Bergeron
Schenectady City School District
Teresa Casey
Mackin & Casey LLC
Co-Treasurer
Brad Hopper
RBC Capital Markets
Jennifer MacPhee
Retired Executive Bank of America
Marissa Martini
HCM Consultant
Krista McCoy
Petra Funds Group
Thalia Melendez
Office of NYS Comptroller
Co-Treasurer
Nicki Messina
Trustco Bank
Immediate Past Chair
Caitlin Montalvo
The Shannon McCarthy Team at eXp Realty
Kelly Osterlitz
Grasshopper Heating & Cooling
Dr. Debernee Privott
University at Albany
John Reschovsky
Founder and Retired President of Accumetrics, Inc.
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
The Adirondack Council
Brad Hopper*
RBC Capital Markets
Immediate Past Chair
John Reschovsky*
Founder and Retired President of Accumetrics, Inc.
*Shared Trustees