Board of Directors
YWCA Greater Newburyport
Board of Directors
Our Board is composed of 15 Directors. In order to promote leadership in young women, High School Students are encouraged to participate on the Board of Directors. Students are permitted to serve one-year terms instead of three-year terms:
Margaret McCarthy
President
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Margaret McCarthy, PE is a Vice President at Weston & Sampson an interdisciplinary design, engineering and environmental services firm. Margaret is a licensed professional engineer focusing on innovative 
and solutions to meet clients water infrastructure needs. holds a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Civil/Environmental Engineering. Margaret lives in Amesbury with her family and has been engaged with the community as a volunteer serving several years as coach and Board Member for the Amesbury Soccer Association, as a Math Tutor at Girls Inc, Science Fair Judge and participant in Pan Mass Challenge. I am honored to be on the YWCA Board to live out the mission of “eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.”
Christine Allen
Vice President
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In her role as Vice President Information Technology Security/Infrastructure Operations, Christine works closely with the SVP/CIO to manage the day to day operations of the Information Technology Department and the security of the Bank’s server and network infrastructure to ensure that the Bank’s technology is safe and protected. Christine holds a B
achelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from Emmanuel College and is a member of ISC2 (International Information System Security Certification Consortium) and retains the following certifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional; Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), Comp TIA Security+, and Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE). What drew me to serve on the YWCA Board was the mission statement that the YWCA is “dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” What attracted me to the YWCA of greater Newburyport was the racial justice and affordable housing committees in hopes of serving on at least one of the and I do!
Deborah Rider, Treasurer
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I am retired from a 30 year career in banking, primarily in the area of compliance and risk but also in community reinvestment. I serve on the Salisbury Affordable Housing Trust,Planning Board 
and on the AuditCommittee of the New Hampshire Fund. Affordable Housing, Gender Equality, and Racial Justice are important issues and its critical that we effectively find solutions. I believe that the YWCA is positioned to make impactful progress in these areas. I have two grown daughters and reside in Salisbury with my wife, Anne.
Neesha Suarez, Secretary
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Jessica Baylor, Director
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Nancy Caswell, Director
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Lucy Dore, Director
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High School Director – Bio coming soon!
Arissa Ibrahim, Director
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Courtney Hutchinson, Director
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private practice working with individuals over the age of 18. Courtney holds both a Masters in Criminal Justice as well as a Masters in Social Work degree from Boston University. In addition, Courtney holds a Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence prevention and has many years of experience working with women and children in domestic violence relationships.Ali Kirk, Director
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Julia MacDonald, Director
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Tiffaney Ross, Director
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Tiffaney is originally from Seattle, WA where her lifelong passion for environmental 
was cultivated.
She is a former Union Carpenter who recognized a need for improvements to the construction industry in the forms of diversity, efficiency, and environmental sustainability, which led her to start her own construction firm focused on social and environmental consciousness.
In her spare time she enjoys advocating for youth in foster care, volunteering with her local land trust, eating delicious food, and spending time with her son Julian.
Tiffaney is honored to serve on the YWCA of Greater Newburyport’s Board of Directors and Affordable Housing Committee where she is committed to helping increase the availability of affordable housing while advancing the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism, women and promoting peace, justice, and dignity for all.”
Robin Schell, Director
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Robin Schell is Senior Counsel and Partner at the women-owned public relations and management consulting firm Jackson Jackson & Wagner (JJ&W). JJ&W specializes in crisis communication
and external communication systems, behavioral pr research and strategic planning and serves clients in all industries, from nonprofits to Fortune 50 companies. Robin is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and a member of PRSA’s College of Fellows, where she serves as co-chair of the Mentoring Committee. Robin has lived in Amesbury, MA with her husband Todd for 30 years and has been involved in her community as a volunteer for LUNGSTRONG, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding innovative lung cancer research and the Called to Care committee at Main St. Congregational Church. She also mentors college students through her alma mater, University of NH, and participates in the Amesbury Rotary Readers are Leaders program. She was drawn to the YWCA because she is passionate about affordable housing and creating opportunities for women.
Maricelis Ortiz, Director
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Director – Bio coming soon!
Caroline Perry, Director
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Director – Bio coming soon!
The YWCA Greater Newburyport is a Massachusetts Charitable Corporate organized under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 180 and is also an exempt organization under IRS Section 501 (c)(3). As such, it has a volunteer Board of Directors who meet throughout the year to: ensure that the YWCA Greater Newburyport works to fulfill its mission, develop and implement a strategic plan, provide financial oversight, including conducting an annual audit, and serve as ambassadors of the YWCA throughout the community.
Committees
The YWCA Board of Directors conducts much of its work through committees. Several of these committees are open to non-Board Members including Affordable Housing, Development, and Racial Justice. People interested in supporting the work of the YWCA through one of these committees should contact the Executive Director.
Joining the Board
The YWCA Greater Newburyport is governed by its by-laws which allow the Board to select its own Directors at the annual board meeting or whenever a vacancy exists. Those who are interested in serving on the Board, should complete an application and submit it to the Executive Director. Because the Board is limited in size, not all who wish to serve on the Board will be considered.
Standards of Conduct
All Board Members and Committee Members are subject to the YWCA’s Standards of Conduct and must complete an annual Conflict of Interest form.
joining the board
Those interested in serving on the Board should complete an application and submit it to the nominating committee for consideration. Because the Board is limited in size, not all who wish to serve on the Board will be considered.
Current Mask Policy
Masks are optional