Board of Trustees

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)

Angela Flesland is a cardiothoracic nurse at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  (more)

 

Darrah Cloud, Secretary (Pine Plains, 2025)

Darrah Cloud teaches creative writing at Goddard College, her alma mater, in Plainfield, Vermont.  (more)

 

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)

Mr. Caswell is a Dutchess County legislator representing the Town of East Fishkill and serves on numerous legislature committees. (more)

 

Lisa Ghartey (Poughkeepsie, 2024)

Ms. Ghartey serves as assistant commissioner of Child Welfare and Community Services for NYS Children and Family Services. (more)

 

Ibis Guzman (Red Hook, 2028)

Ibis Guzman ’00 began his career at City/Scape Cultural Resource Consultants. (more)

 

Evelyn Panichi (Clinton Corners, 2030)

A lifelong Dutchess County resident, Evelyn S. Panichi graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and Pace University. (more)

 

Linda Pratt (Beacon, 2029)

Ms. Pratt has been a literary agent for 27 years, having launched her boutique agency in 2011 after 16 years at a larger firm. (more)

 

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)