Governance at AFICS/NY
AFICS/NY is led by a dedicated Governing Board that ensures the association remains active, responsive, and true to its mission. The Board is supported by eight standing committees and, when needed, ad hoc committees and working groups—offering members meaningful opportunities to contribute their expertise, shape programs, and strengthen our community.
The Governing Board is composed of:
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A President
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Two Vice-Presidents
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A Secretary and Deputy Secretary
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A Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer
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Elected members
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By participating in committees or working groups, members can help guide AFICS/NY’s activities, support fellow retirees, and make a lasting impact within our community.
Governing Board Members
Elected Members
   Member                 Term
Nicholas Alipui           2026-2030
Renu Bhatia              2026-2030
Suzanne Bishopric        2024-2028
Anibal Alejandro Caruso  2024-2028
Robin DellaRocca         2026-2030
Furio De Tomassi         2026-2028
Pilar Fuentes Conte       2026-2030
Judith Karl                2024-2028
Ingrid Kasper             2026-2030
Maria Aurita (Marita) Legaspi                                    2026-2030
Andrew Nye              2024-2028
Regina Pawlik             2026-2030
Jay Pozenel               2026-2030
Christine Roth             2026-2030
Darshak Shah             2024-2028
Gulden Turkoz-Cosslett    2026-2030
Elma Witherspoon         2026-2030
Michael Zilberg           2024-2028
Honorary Board Members
Andrés Castellanos del Corral
John Dietz
Deborah Landey
O. Richard Nottidge
Edward Omotoso
Linda Saputelli
Honorary
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Members
Ban Ki-moon
Committee Chairs
   Member                 Committee(s)
Gail Bindley-Taylor           Communications Committee
Suzanne Bishopric           Pension Committee
Mac Chiulli                  Ageing Smart Committee, Events Committee
Nancy Hurtz-Soyka          Events Committee
Jayant Karia                 Health Insurance Committee
Deborah Landey             Membership Committee
Barbara Linardo             Social Committee
Sudershan Narula           Membership Committee, Health Insurance                                   Committee
Andrew Nye                 Communications Committee
Jay Pozenel                  Pension Committee
Elma Witherspoon           Health Insurance Committee