The Nantucket New School is a non-profit institution governed by a committed volunteer board of trustees.
2024-2025 Board of Trustees
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Board of Trustees
2024-2025 Board of Trustees
Courtney McKechnie | President
Craig Beni | Vice President
Michael Ericksen | Treasurer
Douglas Massey | Assistant-Treasurer
Douglas Massey | Assistant-Treasurer
Carlisle Jensen | Clerk
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
John Brescher
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
John Brescher
Gretchen Cooney
Caroline Erisman
Brian Herlihy
Grace Bardsley Hull
Will Lucas
Douglas Massey
Caroline Erisman
Brian Herlihy
Grace Bardsley Hull
Will Lucas
Douglas Massey
Jason Olbres
Joe Paul
Jack Pearson
Joe Paul
Jack Pearson
Ray Pohl
Eugene Shubin
Jamie Strang
Emily Wood
Eugene Shubin
Jamie Strang
Emily Wood
Sarah Alger | Trustee Emerita
Prentice Claflin | Lifetime Trustee
2024-2025 Committees
Executive Committee
Finance
Executive Committee
Courtney McKechnie, President*
Craig Beni, Vice President
Michael Erickson, Treasurer
Doug Massey, Assistant Treasurer
Carlisle Jensen, Clerk
Building and Grounds
Responsible for planning and decisions related to building improvements and maintenance, safety, and future facilities needs.
Craig Beni | Chair
Ben Champoux
Lori Corry
Jason Olbres
Joe Paul
Joe Paul
Ray Pohl
Eugene Shubin
Chris Young
Eugene Shubin
Chris Young
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Responsible for supporting the community’s growth as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization through professional development, events, presentations, and connections.
Will Lucas | Chair
Valeria Alonzo
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
Gretchen Cooney
Brian Herlihy
Drew Moore
Morgan Raith
Will Lucas | Chair
Valeria Alonzo
Gail Berson
Shantaw Bloise-Murphy
Gretchen Cooney
Brian Herlihy
Drew Moore
Morgan Raith
Development/Marketing & PR
Responsible for supporting the administration on setting the annual development calendar and fund-raising efforts including special events, annual giving, business sponsorship, and other giving efforts. Supporting the administration with a marketing plan, which includes social media.
Gretchen Cooney | Chair
Tracy Bakalar
Grace Bardsley Hull
Danielle Beale
Caroline Erisman
Kate Olson
Tracy Bakalar
Grace Bardsley Hull
Danielle Beale
Caroline Erisman
Kate Olson
Jamie Strang
Finance
Responsible for reviewing the annual budget, including recommendations to the full board regarding tuition, reviewing the annual audit, and for otherwise ensuring the fiscal health of the school.
Michael Ericksen | Chair
Doug Massey | Co-Chair
Lori Corry
Brian Herlihy
Doug Massey | Co-Chair
Lori Corry
Brian Herlihy
Douglas Massey
Dorinda Yates
Nominating/Governance
Responsible for the identification, cultivation, recruitment, and orientation of new board members. Also responsible for Board Evaluation.
Craig Beni | Chair
Carlisle Jensen
Risk Management
Review the policies of NNS/SW.
Lori Corry | Chair
Chris Getoor
Jack Pearson
Strategic Planning
Leading the development of a strategic plan with the cooperation of the Executive Director of NPC.
Carlisle Jensen | Chair
Gail Berson
Brian Herlihy
Douglas Massey
Jamie Strang
Carlisle Jensen | Chair
Gail Berson
Brian Herlihy
Douglas Massey
Jamie Strang
Ray Pohl
Audit Committee
The audit committee is given authority by the board of directors to provide accountability for the nonprofit's independent audit and annual financial review.
Gail Berson | Chair
Eugene Shubin
President and ED of NPC serve as ex-officio of all committees.
