MEET THE TEAM

Chapter Executive Committee

The Chapter Executive Committee serves collaboratively as the governing body of AGA New York City. Our volunteer leaders provide strategic direction, strengthen chapter operations, represent the chapter within the broader AGA community, and create meaningful opportunities for members and government accountability professionals.
Vance Green

Vance Green

President

Provides collaborative leadership for the chapter, working with the Executive Committee to advance AGA's mission, strengthen chapter operations, and guide strategic priorities.

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Jonathan Dunn

Jonathan Dunn

Treasurer

Oversees the chapter's financial stewardship and supports responsible financial management, budgeting, reporting, and fiscal accountability.

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Phoebe Leslie

Phoebe Leslie

Secretary

Maintains chapter records and supports effective governance, documentation, organizational continuity, and communications of the Executive Committee.

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Mariyyah Sulaiman

Mariyyah Sulaiman

Director, Communications

Leads chapter communications and member engagement initiatives, helping keep our community informed, connected, and engaged.

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Natasha Walker

Natasha Walker

Director, Education

Create educational programs, professional development opportunities, and support for certification and lifelong learning.

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Marilyn Ballie

Marilyn Ballie

Director, CGFM & Professional Certification

Promotes CGFM® certification, professional credentials, and lifelong development opportunities for members and government accountability professionals.

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Diane Gustard

Diane Gustard

Director, Membership

Leads initiatives that recruit, welcome, engage, and retain members while strengthening the chapter's professional community.

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Kenrick Sifontes

Director, Community Engagement

Builds relationships that strengthen chapter outreach, community engagement, volunteer participation, and connections with organizations across New York City.

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Jessica Sanchez

Jessica Sanchez

NCC Representative

Represents AGA New York City within the National Council of Chapters, supporting communication, collaboration, and engagement between the chapter and the broader AGA community.

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OUR APPROACH

How We Lead

Leadership within AGA New York City is built on collaboration, transparency, service, and shared responsibility. Executive Committee members work together to provide effective governance, represent the chapter within the broader AGA community, and deliver value to our members and the government accountability profession.
Governance & Strategy
Provide responsible chapter governance, strategic direction, organizational continuity, and stewardship of chapter resources.
Professional Development
Create educational programs, professional development opportunities, and support for certification and lifelong learning.
Membership & Engagement
Build a welcoming professional community by recruiting, engaging, supporting, and connecting members throughout their careers.
Community & Communication
Strengthen relationships across the government accountability community through outreach, communication, collaboration, and service.
AGA & Chapter Collaboration
Represent AGA New York City within the broader AGA community, strengthen collaboration with fellow chapters, and help connect local chapter priorities with national initiatives and resources.
GET INVOLVED

Interested in Serving?

Volunteer leaders are essential to the success of AGA New York City. Members can contribute their expertise, develop leadership experience, build professional relationships, and help shape the future of the chapter.
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