Jon May, Co-Chair
Jon May joined the Board of Trustees of Randall’s Island Park in 2011 and was elected as its Co-Chair in 2019. Jon also serves as co-chair of the Board’s executive committee and s an ex-officio member of its seven standing committees. Read More »
Nancy F. Neff, Co-Chair
Nancy Fuld Neff is a former principal in investment banking at Morgan Stanley & Co. She joined the Board of Trustees of the Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (RIPA) in 2001, and has served as its Co-Chair since 2011. Read More »
Deborah Maher, President
Deborah Maher serves as President of the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. In this role, she administers the management, programming and restoration of nearly 400 acres of City parkland for active sports, entertainment and recreation use. Read More »
Andrea K. Feirstein, Treasurer
Andrea Feirstein is Managing Director of AKF Consulting Group. She founded AKF Consulting Group in 2002 to address the growing need in the college savings marketplace for unbiased, expert advice on all aspects of 529 plan design and administration. Read More »
Richard Gross, Secretary
Richard Gross has been on the Randall’s Island Park Alliance’s Board of Trustees and its Executive Committee since 1999, serving as Secretary for the last 20 years and as Treasurer for 15 years. Richard is an attorney and consultant with over 40 years of professional experience in the financial services industry. Read More »
Richard J. Davis, Chair Emeritus
Richard J. Davis, after 30 years as a partner at the law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, now practices at his own firm. In addition to serving as the Chair Emeritus of RIPA, he currently serves as Chair of the Legal Aid Society Board and as a member of the New York City Campaign Finance Board and member of the Board of Trustees of Goucher College. Read More »
Karen Cohen, President Emerita & Founder
Karen Cohen founded the Randall’s Island Park Alliance in 1992 with the belief that access to high quality outdoor fields, play spaces and nature is key to the quality of life of all New Yorkers. Her vision led to the Island’s historic transformation of nearly 330 acres of sports fields, natural areas, pathways and open parkland. Read More »
*Mayoral Appointee
** ex officio
Executive Team
Deborah Maher
President
Deborah Maher serves as President of the Randall’s Island Park Alliance. In this role, she administers the management, programming and restoration of nearly 400 acres of City parkland for active sports, entertainment and recreation use. Read More »
David Salerno
Deputy Administrator
David Salerno is the Deputy Administrator for Randall’s Island Park. David oversees the operation of the Park, including daily maintenance, Park amenities, permitting, capital improvements, and coordination with Parks and the other agencies who operate on the Island. Read More »
Thomas Harnisch
Chief Director of Operations
Thomas Harnisch is the Chief Director of Operations for the Randall’s Island Park Alliance, where he oversees the operation of the Park, including capital improvements, park amenities, and coordination with NYC Parks and other agencies who operate at the Park. Read More »
Anne Wilson
Senior Director of Planning
As RIPA’s Senior Director of Planning, Anne is responsible for planning, developing and managing grants and allocations for capital construction at Randall’s Island Park, with a focus on access improvements and environmental restoration. Read More »
Daeman Di Stefano
Chief Financial Officer
Daeman Di Stefano serves as Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the Alliance’s Board leadership and senior management team to provide financial stewardship for the organization. Read More »
Alexander Egan
Chief Development Officer
As Chief Development Officer for the Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Alex works closely with the Alliance’s Board of Trustees and leadership to build public awareness and forge strategic partnerships toward strengthening the Alliance’s fundraising capacity in support of Randall’s Island Park. Read More »
Administration
Nicole Galasso, Human Resources Generalist
Communications
Jennifer Wainwright, Communications Manager
Operations
Emily Calderalo, Events Coordinator
Laniqua Dinkins, Icahn Stadium Manager
Peter Hunter, Sports Field Director
Benjamin Nash, Sports Field Manager
EunYoung Sebazco, Horticulture Manager
Louis Vazquez, Director of Icahn Stadium
Public Programs
Chris Girgenti, Natural Areas Manager
Ciara Sidell, Urban Farm Manager
Nicole Turano, Public Programs Manager