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Board of Directors

Child Care Solutions has an active Board of Directors comprised of business and community leaders dedicated to advancing the early care and learning system in Central New York.

Child Care Solutions has an active, volunteer Board of Directors that is comprised of business and community leaders who care about advancing the early care and learning system in Central New York.  

The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:00-6:30 pm, except for July, August, and December.

If you are interested in becoming a board member, please contact the Executive Director, Anne Napper.

Click Here to fill out an application for board membership.

Child Care Solutions 2026 Board of Directors:

Alexandra Punch - Chairperson

Operations Director at Helio Health

Rachel Leonardo - Vice Chair

HR Director Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Julie Burgess - Treasurer

Controller Cayuga Milk Ingredients, LLC

Sophie Meskos - Secretary

Jowonio School & Center

Kylie Borwick - Board Development Chair

Loretto

Rosemary Avila

Exec Director CNY Works

Rebecca Frank

Head Start Director, PEACE Inc

Keonna Franklin

Founder/CEO Consolidated LLC

Nicholas Graham

Corporate & Real Estate Lawyer at Newman & Lickstein, LLP

Lucas Huber

Attorney Hiscock Legal Aid Society

Alyssa Johnston

Ex Director Gigi's Playhouse

Ashley Krizman

SFCU Impact Manager

Katherine Landers

Group Family Child Care Provider

Summer Merrick

Director at Help Me Grow

Carlos Tearny

Owner Champions Martial Arts

Maryam Yuhas

Assistant Professor Syracuse University