New York

Governing Board

Members of the REL-NEI Governing Board help identify and prioritize the educational needs of the region, review plans and products, and assist with outreach and dissemination efforts. The Governing Board meets three times each year and includes three members from each jurisdiction in the Northeast and Islands—the Commissioner of Education, or designee, and representatives of two stakeholder groups.

Dr. John King
Commissioner of Education
New York State Education Department

has appointed as his Designee
Sally Bachofer
Assistant Commissioner
Innovative School Models
New York State Education Department

Lourdes Rivera-Putz
Executive Director
United We Stand of NY, LTD

Dr. Jessica Cohen
Executive Officer and District Superintendent
Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES

State Liaison

Harouna Ba