100%
of our kids graduate high school on time
97%
of our kids
are on grade level
33%
of our kids support their communities
57%
believe the BGC saved their life
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester, established in 1939, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving local youth, ages 6 months to 18 years, from more than 40 Northern Westchester communities.
The Club runs high-quality, developmentally appropriate programs in five core areas:
- Character and Leadership Development
- Education and Career Development
- Health and Life Skills
- Arts and Social Recreation
- Sports, Fitness and Recreation.
These programs are designed to create a rich environment that will lead to academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
As staff members at BGCNW, we continually strive to create a sense of belonging for EVERY Club kid that walks through our doors. We believe that by accepting, nurturing, teaching, supporting and challenging our kids, they will be ready to step into the world as productive, caring and responsible citizens.
Board of Directors
Co-President Michelle Rappa
Co-President A. Steve Alvarado, Jr.
Vice President Marilyn Erazo
Treasurer Kevin Hanney
Secretary George D’Ambrosio
Directors
Kevin Bannon
Skip Beitzel
John Crabtree
Kristoffer Durst
Elzbieta Grove
Doug Housman
Erik Kaeyer
Stuart Marwell
Torell Nugent
Erin O’Donnell
April Olsen
Kay O’Meara Lovig
Hiral Shah
Douglas Thea
Bonnie Tisi
Johannah Townsend
Chief Executive Officer Alyzza C. Ozer, Esq.
Emeritus
Seema Boesky
Leslie Cecil
Ursula Lamont
Leadership & Staff
Freddie the Club Dog
Commander of Cuteness
Bryant Srour
Mental Health Clinician
914.666.8069
bsrour@bgcnw.com
Anny Rodriguez
Office Assistant and Accounts Payable Clerk
914-666-8069, Ext. 134
Rebecca Maisel
Aquatics Program Administrator
BGNW Marlins Billing Coordinator
914-666-8069, Ext. 115
Frontline Staff
James Aguilar – Fun Club Co-Head Counselor, Ravens (4th/5th Grade)
Brittany Aguilar Duarte – Fun Club Assistant Counselor, Lions (K/1st Grade)
Giancarlo Arias – Fun Club Assistant
Carlos Arias – Fun Club Co-Head Counselor, Ravens (4th/5th Grade)
Parker Banta – Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Christine Baum – Preschool Assistant Teacher, Room 6
Aiden Bowers – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Rosemarie Bowland – Preschool Assistant
Heather Brewster – Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Kyle Cadley – Preschool Head Teacher, Room 2
Clara Cattanach – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Jasson Cruz – Fun Club Head Counselor, Sharks (2nd/3rd Grade)
Maria DeLuca – Preschool Head Teacher, Room 6
Kevin Devine – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Brandiel Diaz – Middle School Head Counselor
Jack Gerken – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Melany Giron – Fun Club Head Counselor, Lions (K/1st Grade)
Nahsly Gomez – Fun Club Assistant Counselor, Sharks (2nd/3rd Grade)
Adja Gueye – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Ryan Hardie – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Iris Hennessee – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Cathy Herrick – Aquatics Attendant
Natalie Hoyt – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Tyheese James – Fun Club Co-Head Counselor, Eagles (4th/5th Grade)
Molly Joyce – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Kate Kaplowitz – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Gerardo Lopez – Fun Club Assistant Counselor, Dolphins (2nd/3rd Grade)
Fatima Lopez-Martinez – Fun Club Assistant Counselor, Tigers (K/1st Grade)
Fatima Marshall – Head Counselor, Teen Center
Andrew Martinez – Fund Club Assistant Counselor, Tigers (K/1st Grade)
Harold Martinez – Fun Club Co-Head Counselor, Eagles (4th/5th Grade)
Megan McGourty – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Patrick McGourty – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Eva Millerman – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Andrea Monroy – Fun Club Assistant
Stephany Montiero – Fun Club Head Counselor, Tigers (K/1st Grade)
Brandon Nappi – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Xio Nieves – Preschool Counselor – Aftercare
Katie O’Donnell – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
James Pastore – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Kevin O’Donnell – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Elmer Perez-Torres – Preschool Assistant Teacher, Room 2
Lupita Perez-Torres – Preschool Head Teacher, Room 3
Carla Pesantez – Preschool Assistant
Esteban Quintana – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Melany Rodas-Javier – Head Counselor, Middle School
Alexander Roman – Swim Instructor/ Life Guard
Elise Rubakh – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Matt Schmiegel – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Caroline Shannon – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Katie Shymonowicz – Coach, Marlins Swim Team
Praise Simmons – Fun Club Head Counselor, Dolphins (2nd/3rd Grade)
Phillip Steinvurzel – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Aaliyah Thompson – Preschool Assistant Teacher, Room 3
Nick Triolo – Swim Instructor/ Life Guard
Isabel Valenzuela – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Keylin Villeda – Fun Club Assistant Counselor, Lions (K/1st Grade)
Ronnie Weisfelner – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Andrew Weisfelner – Swim Instructor/Life Guard
Allan Xu – Swim Instructor/Life Guard