As an affected family member, after the loss of her son Patrick to an overdose, Ginny brings a strong belief in prevention strategies for youth at the earliest stages. As a founding member of Uplift Irondequoit, she has been thrilled to be part of the initial formation of the group and to have been part of the process for receiving funding with a federal and state grant. Ginny brings nearly 30 years of running a business and a number of experiences as a board member in leadership positions. She currently serves as the Treasurer of the Board.

Jim has lived in Irondequoit since 1991; he is married and has one daughter. Jim is a longtime member of Irondequoit Rotary where he is a Past President and two-time Paul Harris Fellow. Jim retired from Eastman Kodak after a 34 year career in Market Research and Product Planning management positions. He is a graduate of Penn State University and the Simon Business School at University of Rochester (MBA, Marketing). He currently serves on the Board of Directors as Vice-President.

Dave Seeley serves as the Executive Director of RochesterWorks, the region’s most comprehensive workforce development organization. In this capacity, he leads the Monroe County/Rochester Workforce Development Board and oversees the operation of three federally funded one-stop career centers. Since joining RochesterWorks in 2021, he has worked to magnify the organization’s role as a convener of the local workforce system, instituted a more robust community engagement strategy and has spearheaded new initiatives to connect historically marginalized populations with career pathways.

Dave also serves as the Co-Chair of the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council’s Workforce & Talent Workgroup, and Co-Chair of the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative’s Employment Working group. Prior to coming to RochesterWorks, Dave served in various government roles, including working in the Governor’s Office, the NYS Assembly, and most recently, the elected Town Supervisor of his hometown, Irondequoit from 2016 to 2021.

Mayra Rodriguez Beltran is a physician assistant with over 10 years of experience specializing in family medicine and addiction medicine. She is a 2010 graduate from Rochester Institute of Technology physician assistant program. Currently holds employment at both Huther Doyle and Rochester Regional Health: Clinton Family Health Center. Her career interest is to continue to educate primary care providers on how to recognize and adequately treat substance use disorders in the primary care setting. She became interested in Uplift Irondequoit because she wanted to get involved with the community to help develop programs to encourage our youth to make safe decisions related to their health and have an impact in breaking the cycle of addiction within family units. Mayra was born in Puerto Rico and her family moved to the Rochester area in 2000. She has been an Irondequoit resident since 2016. She enjoys spending time with family.

Ann Cunningham is a longtime resident of Irondequoit, NY. She holds a BS in Speech and Language Pathology from Ithaca College and an MS in Audiology from Syracuse University. She worked as an Audiologist with the Rochester Hearing and Speech Center for 11 years, specializing in diagnostics, hearing aid fittings and aural rehabilitation with older adults. After spending time at home raising two daughters, Ann worked in the Audiology department of Monroe #1 BOCES, supporting children in their school settings in the Rochester area. Ann is currently the Executive Director of Oasis Rochester, a non-profit organization which provides opportunities in lifelong learning, health, wellness and community engagement for older adults. She is a committed community volunteer, which has included service on the board of Sunset House, the Executive Committee of the West Irondequoit PTSA and the West Irondequoit Central School District’s Board of Education.

James is a sole practitioner, practicing in Rochester, New York, whose general practice includes an extensive amount of cases in Family Court, both as Attorney For the Child and as counsel to adult parties, together with criminal cases at the misdemeanor and felony level in all courts, as well as appeals. He is a 1976 graduate of Gettysburg College and a 1980 graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law.

Chuck Thompson is an accomplished professional with nearly two decades of experience in corporate human resources, specializing in technology and innovation, healthcare, business development, and marketing. Currently serving as the Associate Vice President of Corporate Human Resources at Sutherland, Chuck brings a wealth of expertise in fostering organizational growth, talent development, and strategic planning.

Driven by a personal mission to make a positive impact in the community, Chuck is inspired by personal experiences overcoming addiction and homelessness in his adolescence. Chuck resides in Irondequoit with his wife and children which inspired him to obtain Safe Zone Train the Trainer certification and to actively contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being and prosperity of the local community.