Our Mission
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
Our Vision
To guide all members through a pipeline that develops their health, creativity, academic and leadership skills while nurturing their transition into adulthood.
Our Values
Academic Success
100% of our members graduate on-time, motivated to learn, with a plan to succeed in today’s modern workforce.
Good Character & Leadership
Through service, expectations, and mentoring, our members develop strong character and take actions that make a difference in the community.
Healthy Lifestyles
In an emotionally and physically safe environment, our members make healthy lifestyle decisions resulting in social, emotional and physical well-being.
We Make an Impact
95%
of young people feel a strong sense of belonging at the Club
93%
of youth have made meaningful connections with Staff
93%
of young people feel their voices are heard at the Club
97%
of teens expected to graduate
BGCMQ STAFF
David kupecky
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Samantha Baksh
Chief OF OPERATIONS
Jesenia Alcantara
Controller
Vanessa Carter
Development Coordinator
Tania Coy
Director of Clubhouse Operations
STACIE MahAdeo
Director of School BASED PROGRAMS
Sherlyn Aikens
Program Manager
ANGELO DAVIS
FACILITY MANAGER
FELICIA DREPAUL
MANAGER OF EDUCATION AND IMPACT
JASMIN ESPINOZA
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Tiantha Fields
Clubhouse Director
Ashley Murad
Program Manager
Kim Paramhance
Director of Workforce Development
Rilwan Alaka
Middle school director
Briana ALLi
Program Director
Omar Brown
Athletic Director
Whitney Eke
SYEP Program Director
Vannessa Figueroa
Director of Early Childhood Programming
Tayler Goodwin
Program Director
Tanya Lavache
Program Director
Karman Lipscomb
Teen Director
Yasmine Morales
Program Director
Rose McPherson
PROGRAM Director
Board of Directors
Members of our Board of Directors generously commit their time, talent, and financial means to ensure our Club members across the Metro Queens area have access to our high-quality programs. All of our Board Members hold governance responsibility for our mission, policies, and financial health.
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Joseph A. Ferrara
Ferrara Mason
VICE CHAIRS
Nina Zieling
Noble Panacea
Michelle Stoddart
Resorts World Casino New York City
PRESIDENT
George Russo
Law Office of George Russo & Associates, P.C.
TREASURER
Ralph Bumbaca
TD Bank
BOARD Members
Eric Avrumson
NFP
Joseph Bracconier Esq.
Wissleman & Associates
Paul Capocasale
Capocasale’s
George Esernio
Albanese & Albanese, LLP
Joseph J. Ferrara
Ferrara Bros. LLC – A U.S. Concrete Company
John O’Keefe
Underpinning & Foundation Skanska, Inc.
Thomas Santucci
Gateway Investments, LLC
Andrew Schupak
SGI Cambium
Herman Singh
Omni Mortgage Corp.
Robert Vaccarello
R.Y. Management
Anne Marie Vallone
First Central Savings Bank
Jodia Vanel
Microsoft
