Board of Directors Members
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Board of Directors manage the property and conduct business of LWVAC, subject to the direction of the general membership; plan and direct the work necessary to carry out the program as adopted by the National and New York State Conventions and by the membership of the LWVAC; select delegates to state convention and council, and to national convention; create and appoint special committees as necessary; have fiduciary responsibility for the LWVAC.
Approximately half of the board is elected by members each year, to serve a two-year term.
President
Joanne Shawhan
(She/Her/Hers)
57 Wakefield Ct
Delmar, NY 12054
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2028
President
Christine Deyss
32 Albin Rd
Delmar, NY 12054-4121
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2028
Director
Lars Dahl
(He/Him/His)
Term Start Date: 7/1/2025
Term End Date: 6/30/2027
Director
Wendy Dury-Samson
112 Fernbank Ave.
Delmar, NY 12054-4217
Term Start Date: 7/1/2025
Term End Date: 6/30/2027
Director
Anne Erling
Term Start Date: 7/1/2025
Term End Date: 6/30/2027
Director
Nancy Heinzen
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2027
Director
Kitt Jackson
(She/Her/Hers)
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2027
Director
Patricia Maxon
(She/Her/Hers)
34 Victor St
Albany, NY 12206-1020
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2028
Director
Peter B Shawhan
57 Wakefield Ct
Delmar, NY 12054
Term Start Date: 6/20/2026
Term End Date: 6/30/2028