Board of Trustees

Michael Dupree, Chair (Hyde Park, 2027)

Michael Dupree is the chairman of the Town of Hyde Park planning board and chair of the Dutchess County Democratic Committee. (more)

 

Angela Flesland, Vice Chair (Poughkeepsie, 2025)

Angela Flesland ’06 is the supervisor of clinical care management and utilization review for Westchester Medical Center.  (more)

 

Darrah Cloud, Secretary (Pine Plains, 2025)

Darrah Cloud is award-winning playwright and screenwriter who teaches creative writing at the graduate level.  (more)

 

Frank Castella Jr (Lagrangeville, 2026)

Frank Castella ’09 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-Ogundimu (Poughkeepsie, 2024)

Lisa Ghartey-Ogundimu is the chief operating officer (COO) for Girls Inc., the preeminent girls’ leadership organization in the U.S. and Canada. (more)

 

Ibis Guzmán (Red Hook, 2028)

Ibis Guzmán ’00 is manager/assistant vice president for the Bank of Millbrook and the deputy comptroller for Dutchess County.(more)

 

Evelyn Panichi (Clinton Corners, 2030)

A lifelong Dutchess County resident, Evelyn Panichi co-owns Royal Carting Service Co. and Welsh Sanitation with her father and sister.(more)

 

Linda Pratt (Beacon, 2029)

Linda Pratt is co-owner and literary agent at Wernick & Pratt Agency, a full-service literary agency focused exclusively on the children’s book industry. (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)

An ambitious, transformational and collaborative leader, Dr. Jordan is committed to serving the community – both within and beyond the College.  (more)