Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors provides leadership for determining association policy, program scope, and allocation of resources. We are delighted to have such an active and diverse Board, which is key to strong community impacts.

Melissa Brown, Board President, Owner, Optimal Clarity, LLC & MP-HR

Sam Beck-Andersen, Hobart & William Smith Colleges – Finger Lakes Institute Assist Director

Steve Brew, Monroe County Legislator

Theresa Cimino, Rochester Regional Health, System Pharmacy Business Operations

Gregory Hinton, CFO/VP Finance & Operations, MCC

Henry Z. Huang, Board Treasurer, Audit & Compliance Analyst, Safran Federal Systems

Barbara James, Retired Attorney, Master Gardener

Joshua M. Knoblock, McCollaborative, Social Determinants of Health/Outreach

Gabrielle Krawiec, LaBella Assocaites, D.P.C. 

Pat Meredith, MC Parks Dept Director

Branden Raczkowski, Owner/Operator Roc City Greens

Aron Reina, Product Info Specialist 

Sandhya Sarlashkar, Board Vice President, Senior Quality & Safety Specialist, URMC

Marita Smith, Board Secretary, City of Rochester, Youth Employment & Training Coordinator

Renee Smith Mooneyhan, AICP, Cornell University, State Extension Specialist

Last updated January 25, 2025