BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ann Garvin, Chair. Former Grants Manager, Ford Foundation. MS Candidate in Socio-Economic Development, Graduate Program in International Affairs, New School University, New York.
Frances Geteles, Vice Chair. Clinical Psychologist, Professor Emeritus, City College; psychologist consultant for Physicians for Human Rights and the Rutgers Constitutional Litigation Clinic—advocating for the rights of immigrants and refugees.
Susan Light, General Counsel. Attorney, Legal Aid Society
Janice Ross, Treasurer. Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of New York with more than 25 years experience.
Sarah Birch, Secretary. PhD Candidate, School Psychology, City University of New York
Eliza Bates: Nurse Practitioner, New York City
Lila Braine: Professor Emeritus, Barnard College, Columbia University
Madeline Boyer: Retired New York City public school teacher
Gretchen Craig: A lifelong social justice advocate with an MA in International Affairs, Gretchen has worked with various organizations to promote gender justice, community development and human rights, particularly in areas addressing power disparities and empowering marginalized groups.
Sonia Farago: Activist, Working Family Party
Steve Siegelbaum: Retired New York City School Principal
Arlene Tolopko: Retired New York City School Teacher
Interested in joining our board? Email ann.garvin@tipitapa.org for more information.
ADVISORY BOARD
Victor G. Alecia: President, Boricua College, New York, NY
Noam Chomsky: Linguist, Philosopher, Cognitive Scientist, Political Activist, Author and Lecturer
Judy Collins: Folk singer
Letty Cottin Pogrebin: Journalist, Author, Founding Editor, Ms. Magazine, Founder, National Women’s Caucus
Angela Diaz: Professor, Adolescent Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
Barbara Ehrenreich: Journalist, Author and Social Commentator
Magda Enriquez-Beitler: Diplomat, Educator and Author. Former Nicaraguan Special Envoy, Ambassador and Senior Advisor to the President of the UN General Assembly. Expert in bilingual education programs.
Dena Fisher: Consultant to international non-profit organizations in the areas of development, health, and social service programming. Previously, Executive Director of Dos Pueblos, Executive Director, Seeds of Peace, and Assistant Commissioner, Westchester County Department of Health; Ph.D. in Social Policy, Brandeis University; Lecturer, New York Medical College, School of Public Health, International Health in health care in developing countries.
Ronnie Gilbert: Leading voice in music and activist, founding member of the Weavers, legendary folk ensemble that also featured Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, and Fred Hellerman
Holly Near: Musical performer and activist, collaborated with Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Ronnie Gilbert in the H.A.R.P. series
Tao Rodriguez-Seeger: Musical Performer and Community Activist
Victor Sidel: Distinguished University Professor, Social Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center and past President of the American Public Health Association
Blanche Wiesen Cook: Author, Faculty, Professor, City University of New York
STAFF
Lupe Ramsey, Director
MS, International Affairs, New School University, New York. International development experience in various countries with community based organizations to support sustainable change for improved health care, education, gender equality, and agricultural practices.
Helen Shannon, Program Development Manager
Linguist Helen met Lupe Ramsey while cycling the greenways of Staten Island. She initially offered her services as a volunteer translator for the Spanish and English correspondence between the two ‘pueblos’, but has since worked on everything from editing newsletters, mailings, grant writing and leading delegations to Nicaragua.
VOLUNTEERS
Rebecca Crane, Website Volunteer
Interested in volunteering? We would love your help! Send us an email at info@tipitapa.org, call us at 917-776-4246 or check out other ways to get involved.
