Boards & Directors
Our Boards are comprised of civic-minded community volunteers representing a wide range of professional backgrounds, and are directly responsible for the ongoing governance and stewardship of the organization.
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Chair
A board member since 2012, Nick also serves on the boards of UVM Health Network — Alice Hyde Medical Center and Malone Golf Club. Nick is the Managing Partner of The Hoffman Eells Group CPAs, a public accounting firm with offices in Malone, Lake Placid and Plattsburgh.
Deanna Smith, Vice Chair
Felix Tam, Secretary
Paul Goodrow, Treasurer
citizen advocatesDeanna Smith
Chair
A board member since 2018, Deanna is a Registered Nurse and adjunct professor with experience in administration, quality improvement, implementation of evidence-based practices, the development of individualized care plans and working with vulnerable populations.
Vacant, Vice Chair
Loretta Fowler, Secretary
Lori Tourville, Treasurer
Brock Arnold
Dallas Sutton
Felix Tam
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A board member since 2017, Felix is a licensed Physical Therapist working at the outpatient facility at UVM Health Network — Alice Hyde Medical Center and for Chateaugay Central School District, providing therapy to developmentally delayed school-aged children.
Nicholas Eells, Secretary
Mike Roesler, Treasurer
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Chair
Paul has been affiliated with Citizen Advocates since its founding in 1975, and a board member since 2004. Paul’s experience as a special education teacher, Director of Special Education and then Deputy Superintendent for the Franklin-Essex-Hamilton (FEH) BOCES District makes him an important, experienced voice to have.
Loretta Fowler, Vice Chair
Lori Tourville, Secretary
Mike Roesler, Treasurer