Row New York’s
Board of Directors
& Associate Board

Our Boards

As a member of Row New York’s Board, you are ready to dedicate both time and, in some cases, financial resources to support Row New York’s effort to transform the lives of New Yorkers through the sport of rowing.

Row New York’s Board of Directors and the Associate Board are a dedicated and diverse community of advisors, supporters, and rowers.

As a member of Row New York’s Board, you are ready to dedicate both time and, in some cases, financial resources to support Row New York’s effort to transform the lives of New Yorkers through the sport of rowing.

We are curious and driven

Our Boards are ready to tackle our toughest questions. How quickly can we serve more kids at our newest site? What will it take to get there? How can we expand our boathouses and increase academic support? How can we better recruit people with disabilities and veterans? How can a driven group of young supporters most effectively impact the bottom line and the lives of our students?

Looking to be involved with our Boards?

Board of Directors

  • Row New York board members have an opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of peers to help shape and grow one of the most high-impact nonprofits in the city. Our results are truly astounding, and the board plays a critical role in enabling the organization to do its work. Please contact us at info@rownewyork.org if you’re interested in learning more about getting involved.

Associate Board

  • The Associate Board serves as a vehicle to build momentum and visibility for Row New York by raising community awareness, fundraising, and providing program and management support. This group of smart, diverse, and enthusiastic people makes an impact on Row New York on and off the water through mentorship and volunteerism, and also broadens their own professional and social circles. To get involved or learn more about the Associate Board – or the broader, more social Associate Circle – contact Marcia Kielar at mkielar@rownewyork.org.

Board of Directors

Francine Chew, Chair
Vice President of Business Engagement, Office of Corporate Social Responsibility, Prudential Financial, Inc.

Morgan Arthur Crooks, Treasurer
Sr Trader, RBC Capital Markets

Nicole Doyle, Secretary
Associate in the Fixed Income Division, Morgan Stanley

Sebastian Bea
President and CIO, ReserveOne

Jack Carlson
Founder & Creative Director, Rowing Blazers

Simone D’Abreu
Vanguard Group

Jonathan Denham
Co-President, Denham Wolf Real Estate Services, Inc.

Serena Flaherty
Health Equity Research Fellow, Weill Cornell Medicine

John Lambros
Co-Head of U.S. Technology & Head of Digital Media and Entertainment, Houlihan Lokey

Andy Merrill
Partner, Prosek

Rhoden Monrose
Founder & CEO, CariClub

Alex Reid
Partner and Head of Strategy & Research, Sequel

Peter Ryan
Portfolio Lead, Alumni Ventures

Patrick Wilson
Partner, SilverBox Capital

26 - 27 Associate Board

Co-Presidents
Katarina Stough and Stephen Brown

Secretary
Outreach complete - Confirming

Mentorship & Alumni
Ze’ev Drukker

Engagement and Impact
James Shearman and Mel Cortes

Events and Fundraising
Kate Hickey

Bow Ball Tsars:
Sean McIntyre and Will Mulhall

Communications
Josh Forbes and Taylor Villante

Treasury
Johanna Francis and Sami Stehley

Youth Leadership Team

The Youth Leadership Team (YLT) empowers student-athletes to lead, represent their peers, and help shape the culture of Row New York. As ambassadors of their boathouses, YLT members provide feedback to senior staff, support the implementation of program goals, and strengthen student-staff relationships. Meeting monthly with an adult advisory, the team also engages in social justice projects, volunteer efforts, and community-building initiatives—fostering a positive, inclusive, and hard-working environment that inspires others.

Manhattan
Alessandro C.
Bilal K.
Justin F.
Ksenia (Vick) V.

Queens
Kirat K.
Laia V.
Sophia J.
Teodora D.