
Board of Trustees
The composition of the Board of Trustees is set by state education law. Five members are appointed by the local sponsor (Dutchess County Legislature), four by the governor of New York state, and the student member is elected by the student body. You can email the Board at boardoftrustees@sunydutchess.edu.
Meeting Schedule & Materials
Who We Are

Michael Dupree, Chair (Hyde Park, 2027)
Michael Dupree is the chairman of the Town of Hyde Park planning board. (more)

Angela Flesland, Vice Chair (Poughkeepsie, 2025)

Darrah Cloud, Secretary (Pine Plains, 2025)

Frank Castella Jr (Lagrangeville, 2026)
Mr. Castella has served as regional chamber president & CEO, as well as the chamber foundation’s president, since 2014. (more)

Stephen Caswell (Stormville, 2026)

Lisa Ghartey (Poughkeepsie, 2024)

Ibis Guzman (Red Hook, 2028)

Evelyn Panichi (Clinton Corners, 2030)

Linda Pratt (Beacon, 2029)

Maya Chinkan, Student Trustee (2024)
A general studies major on the nursing track, Maya is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. (more)

Dr. Peter Grant Jordan, DCC President (ex-officio)
Prior to joining DCC, Dr. Jordan served as president of Tarrant County College-South Campus in Texas. (more)
Contact Us
Board of Trustees
Phone: 845-431-8979
Email: boardoftrustees@sunydutchess.edu
53 Pendell Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601