The PGSNYS Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who guide our society’s programs, finances, and long-term mission. Board members are elected by the membership and serve staggered two-year terms, ensuring continuity of leadership.
Pictured left to right: Charles Pyrak, Treasurer; Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz, President; Julie Wieczkowski, Ph.D., Secretary; Gregory Wozniak, Vice President; Dolores Ferguson, Trustee; Pierre LaJoie, Trustee. Trustees Valerie Baginski, Carol Fortman, and Gabrielle Michalek not pictured.
Officers
Role
Name
Term expires
President
Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz
December 2027
Vice President
Gregory Wozniak
December 2026
Secretary
Julie Wieczkowski, Ph.D.
December 2026
Treasurer
Charles Pyrak
December 2027
Trustees
Name
Term expires
Valerie Baginski
December 2027
Dolores Ferguson
December 2027
Carol Fortman
December 2026
Pierre LaJoie (completing a partial term)
December 2026
Gabrielle Michalek
December 2027
Committee Chairs
Committee
Chair(s)
Community Outreach & Events
Dolores Ferguson
Hospitality
Julie Wieczkowski, Ph.D.
Library
Gabrielle Michalek, Richard Peters
Media & Public Relations
Gabrielle Michalek
Membership
Dolores Ferguson
Program
Valerie Baginski, Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz, Greg Wozniak
Searchers Newsletter
Ceil Mikalac
Special Projects
Charles Penasack
Technology & Website
Valerie Baginski, Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz
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