RYC Staff and Clinical Interns
Lisa Dominici, Executive Director
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor
Lisa is a former RYC Board member and president, and has been the executive director since 2018. A strategic leader and marketing professional, Lisa’s 22-year career in the health information industry included 10 years at WebMD, most recently as Director of Consumer Integrated Marketing. She holds a B.A. from Miami University (OH), a Ce
Lisa is a former RYC Board member and president, and has been the executive director since 2018. A strategic leader and marketing professional, Lisa’s 22-year career in the health information industry included 10 years at WebMD, most recently as Director of Consumer Integrated Marketing. She holds a B.A. from Miami University (OH), a Certificate from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Digital Marketing Strategies, and is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor.
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Linda Tillmon, LCSW, Social Work Supervisor
Linda is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has worked in this field for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from St. John’s University and a Master in Social Work from Fordham University. Her professional background includes geriatric care in a nursing home, dual diagnoses in an inpatient psyc
Linda is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who has worked in this field for more than 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services from St. John’s University and a Master in Social Work from Fordham University. Her professional background includes geriatric care in a nursing home, dual diagnoses in an inpatient psychiatric setting, crisis intervention in emergency rooms, medical social work & case management in an ambulatory care setting, and clinical and administrative work in an outpatient mental health setting, which includes the modalities of individual, group, family and couple’s therapies.
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Jessica Lodato holds a certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island Univresity, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a B.F.A. in Dance from the State University of New York College at Brockport. Jessica has extensive group work experience in classrooms and community settings with children and adults.
Jessica Lodato holds a certificate in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island Univresity, an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a B.F.A. in Dance from the State University of New York College at Brockport. Jessica has extensive group work experience in classrooms and community settings with children and adults. As Youth Educator, Jessica works with the 3rd and 4th grade classes in Rye, delivering a social and emotional learning curriculum, and all 6th grade classes, teaching Dialetical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills.
Emily Zuckerman, MSW Intern
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Jessica Lodato, Youth Educator and Program Manager
Emily joined the RYC social work intern team in January 2022. A master’s student in the Fordham University School of Social Work, Emily previously attended SUNY University at Albany and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology and Fine Art in May 2018. Emily has experience working with children and adolescen
Emily joined the RYC social work intern team in January 2022. A master’s student in the Fordham University School of Social Work, Emily previously attended SUNY University at Albany and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Sociology and Fine Art in May 2018. Emily has experience working with children and adolescents in different settings such as recreational day camps, youth centers, and school settings. She will serve as an RYC intern for three semesters: Spring 2022 and then the academic year 2022-2023.
Juliana Caputo, MSW Intern
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Juliana will be interning with the RYC from now until May 2023. She is a master’s student at Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, and previously received a Bachelor's of the Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in developmental psychology at Martist college in May of 2022. During her undergrad, Juliana interned at the Mar
Juliana will be interning with the RYC from now until May 2023. She is a master’s student at Fordham Graduate School of Social Service, and previously received a Bachelor's of the Arts degree in Psychology with a concentration in developmental psychology at Martist college in May of 2022. During her undergrad, Juliana interned at the Marist Counseling Center and found her passion for connecting others with services to help navigate their worlds. She has also been involved with a non-profit organization called “Alliance for Safe Kids” based out of Yorktown, NY since she was 14. She is so excited to begin working with the Rye community and hopes to make a difference in as many lives as she can in her time here. In her free time, she is an avid Mets fan and loves to cook and bake for her friends and family.
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Raquel Wasserman, MSW Intern
Raquel joined the RYC social work intern team in September 2022. She currently is completing her master’s degree in social work at Sacred Heart University School of Social Work in Connecticut. Raquel graduated from the University of Scranton graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with concentrations in education and hi
Raquel joined the RYC social work intern team in September 2022. She currently is completing her master’s degree in social work at Sacred Heart University School of Social Work in Connecticut. Raquel graduated from the University of Scranton graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with concentrations in education and history in May of 2018. She has extensive experience working with students in the school and by the pool. During her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends and traveling. Fun fact: Raquel has traveled to 25 countries! She will be an intern with RYC through May 2023.
Annie Jahangir, MSW Intern
Annie Jahangir, MSW Intern
Annie Jahangir, MSW Intern
Annie joined the RYC in the Fall of 2022. She is attending Sacred Heart University in Connecticut to obtain her master’s in Social Work degree. She previously attended Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, Canada to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. In her previous internships, Annie has gained valuable experiences working wit
Annie joined the RYC in the Fall of 2022. She is attending Sacred Heart University in Connecticut to obtain her master’s in Social Work degree. She previously attended Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, Canada to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. In her previous internships, Annie has gained valuable experiences working with adults and older adults to overcome crises. At RYC, Annie is looking forward to helping adolescents as she continues her journey of learning. In her free time, Annie likes to spend quality time at the park with her family. She will be with Rye Youth Council through May 2023.
Board of Directors
Liza Bainbridge
Monica Brenner, co-president
Monica Brenner, co-president
Liza and her husband, David, have lived in Rye since 2005. They have three children, two of whom currently attend Rye High School and one who graduated from RHS and attends the University of Richmond. Liza received a BA from St. Lawrence University and her Masters in Social Work from NYU. She worked as a therapist at a community health ce
Liza and her husband, David, have lived in Rye since 2005. They have three children, two of whom currently attend Rye High School and one who graduated from RHS and attends the University of Richmond. Liza received a BA from St. Lawrence University and her Masters in Social Work from NYU. She worked as a therapist at a community health center in Hoboken and volunteered at a homeless shelter until they moved to Rye. Once in Rye, she volunteered for Midland School chairing the school fundraiser, running Field Day and helping with the Famous Artists program. More recently, she has become involved in Kids In Crisis in Greenwich, CT. She started a bookclub for teens living in their emergency shelter and participates in their SafeTalk program, which teaches elementary school students how to protect themselves in a variety of situations.
Monica Brenner, co-president
Monica Brenner, co-president
Monica Brenner, co-president
Monica Brenner moved to Rye in 2010 with her husband and three children: Nate, Charlie and Claire. Prior to moving to Rye, she spent 12 years working as the Manager of Legal Recruitment for a large, Wall Street law firm. Monica has been actively involved in numerous local not-for-profits, including the Rye Free Reading Room, Midland Ele
Monica Brenner moved to Rye in 2010 with her husband and three children: Nate, Charlie and Claire. Prior to moving to Rye, she spent 12 years working as the Manager of Legal Recruitment for a large, Wall Street law firm. Monica has been actively involved in numerous local not-for-profits, including the Rye Free Reading Room, Midland Elementary School (where she served as the PTO President), and Community Synagogue of Rye (where she currently serves on the Board of Trustees). Monica is a graduate of Colgate University and is the director of PlaySmart Academy, a free, one-week leadership and sports camp for under-served youth in the area. She joined the Rye Youth Council’s Board in 2019.
Kathleen Brigham, M. ED
Monica Brenner, co-president
Kathleen Brigham, M. ED
Kathleen moved to Rye in 2014. She has three children, Eliza, Nate, and Zack Uberuaga. Nate graduated from RHS and Zack, 14, attends RMS (Eliza finished her education in New York City.) Kathleen graduated from Middlebury College and went onto Columbia's Teachers College. She did her graduate work in London in the areas of learning diffe
Kathleen moved to Rye in 2014. She has three children, Eliza, Nate, and Zack Uberuaga. Nate graduated from RHS and Zack, 14, attends RMS (Eliza finished her education in New York City.) Kathleen graduated from Middlebury College and went onto Columbia's Teachers College. She did her graduate work in London in the areas of learning differences. Kathleen is the Founder and Director of Brigham Learning, a boutique tutoring company which focuses on uncovering a student's individual learning style in order to help them succeed. Kathleen also works with families in a counseling capacity in her divorce counseling business: helping parents navigate co-parenting and nesting. Both businesses focus on the importance of relationships and collaboration. She is excited to bring that same energy and focus to RYC. When not in Rye, Kathleen and her husband, Chris Dugan, can be found upstate, in Cazenovia, New York.
Pixie Brokaw
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
Kathleen Brigham, M. ED
Pixie has lived in Rye since 2013 with her husband, Carter, and two children, Jasper and Skylar. She owns a successful private pilates studio in her home and has dedicated over 20 years to studying and teaching functional movement and wellness. Known for her wealth of knowledge of anatomy and physical rehabilitation, Pixie applies a holis
Pixie has lived in Rye since 2013 with her husband, Carter, and two children, Jasper and Skylar. She owns a successful private pilates studio in her home and has dedicated over 20 years to studying and teaching functional movement and wellness. Known for her wealth of knowledge of anatomy and physical rehabilitation, Pixie applies a holistic, individualized approach to all of her clients. In addition to Pilates, Pixie holds a certification in health coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, certifications in Pilates for osteoporosis and pre/post natal, as well as personal training from NASM. Prior to discovering Pilates, Pixie spent 12 years at CNET Networks where she was an early adopter of digital publishing/media while serving as a key contributor to their Global Strategic Account division. Pixie holds a BA from Middlebury College.
Erin Buckley
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
Erin moved to Rye in 2013 and has 2 children attending the Rye schools. Prior to joining the Rye Youth Council Board, Erin worked as Vice President of Merchandising for various footwear brands and holds a BS from Syracuse University in Retail and Marketing. Her initial community engagement included chairing Midland's Picture Day, the Ch
Erin moved to Rye in 2013 and has 2 children attending the Rye schools. Prior to joining the Rye Youth Council Board, Erin worked as Vice President of Merchandising for various footwear brands and holds a BS from Syracuse University in Retail and Marketing. Her initial community engagement included chairing Midland's Picture Day, the Children's Chance Room at the Midland Fair, as well as delivering food for Horizons to neighboring low-income communities.
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
Susan Reid Dullea, M.Ed.
I am fortunate to be in my third year within Rye City Schools as the Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics. I was raised in Massena, NY and attended Ithaca College as a Health and Physical Education major. After graduation I landed my first teaching job in a small rural district in upstate NY. I went on to teach Health an
I am fortunate to be in my third year within Rye City Schools as the Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics. I was raised in Massena, NY and attended Ithaca College as a Health and Physical Education major. After graduation I landed my first teaching job in a small rural district in upstate NY. I went on to teach Health and Physical Education for ten years while obtaining my first Masters degree from SUNY Potsdam. I left the classroom for an Assistant Principal position after obtaining my administrative degree from St. Lawrence University. For the past 16 years I have served in the administrative role as a Director of Health Physical Education, and Athletics throughout Section One. I am grateful to serve our students and families in a role that allows me to connect our school community with the greater Rye community.
Elyssa Gray
Jason Feinberg
Jason Feinberg
Elyssa moved to Rye with her husband, David, and 2 boys, Ethan and Justin, in 2014. She has been a Board member of the Rye Youth Council since 2019 and currently serves as one of three co-presidents along with Allison Chader and Laura Kovacs. Having participated in many of the RYC’s programs and experienced the benefit for her children,
Elyssa moved to Rye with her husband, David, and 2 boys, Ethan and Justin, in 2014. She has been a Board member of the Rye Youth Council since 2019 and currently serves as one of three co-presidents along with Allison Chader and Laura Kovacs. Having participated in many of the RYC’s programs and experienced the benefit for her children, she was eager to jump right in and put her marketing background to work to continue to raise awareness of the many programs that RYC offers our community. Elyssa holds a BS in Consumer Studies from the University of Vermont and a Diploma in Coaching from NYU. When she isn’t in Rye, you can find her and her family in racing programs at Stratton, VT. She currently works as a brand consultant and professional coach.
Jason Feinberg
Jason Feinberg
Jason Feinberg
Jason and his wife Jaclyn are raising three young children in Rye. Raised in the Atlantic City, NJ area, Jason then graduated from UPENN in 2001. He is on the Board of Directors for the football program after graduating with 2 Ivy League championships and a number of records as the field goal kicker. Professionally, Jason worked at L
Jason and his wife Jaclyn are raising three young children in Rye. Raised in the Atlantic City, NJ area, Jason then graduated from UPENN in 2001. He is on the Board of Directors for the football program after graduating with 2 Ivy League championships and a number of records as the field goal kicker. Professionally, Jason worked at Lehman Brothers & Barclays for 14 years before leaving for Highfields Capital in Boston. Currently he is a Managing Director and Partner at Eagle Capital. The Feinberg’s youngest son JJ was born with a congenital heart defect. As a result, they are active with the Pediatric Cardiac Center at CHOP in Philadelphia as well as the National Brain Tumor Society.
Rammy Harwood
Jason Feinberg
Sally Joyce, co-president
Rammy has over 25 years’ experience building organizations from the ground up. Most recently, Rammy was the founder and CEO of Kidville, an Early Childhood Enrichment franchise with locations throughout the US and over 200 locations sold in 9 countries. His passion is for developing a culture of cross-functional integration and perfor
Rammy has over 25 years’ experience building organizations from the ground up. Most recently, Rammy was the founder and CEO of Kidville, an Early Childhood Enrichment franchise with locations throughout the US and over 200 locations sold in 9 countries. His passion is for developing a culture of cross-functional integration and performance measurement that is the catalyst for significant team member growth and both organic and inorganic expansion. Rammy thrives on building brands through experiential and operational excellence to drive remarkable results for both team members and guests alike. He finds joy in helping other charitable organizations execute their goals specifically with Second Chance Toys, Rock Asylum Foundation, and Worth of Love. Rammy received a BS with honors from Middlebury College, an MBA from NYU Stern, and is an active YPO Executive Board member. Rammy lives in Rye with his wife Courtney and two children Cameron and Xander.
Sally Joyce, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Sally Joyce, co-president
Sally Joyce and her husband Jim moved to Rye in August 2014, just in time for their daughter Caroline to start Kindergarten at Midland. Before making the move to the suburbs, Sally spent nearly 6 years in London working for a large American bank selling prime brokerage services and, then 10 years in New York City as the head of marketing
Sally Joyce and her husband Jim moved to Rye in August 2014, just in time for their daughter Caroline to start Kindergarten at Midland. Before making the move to the suburbs, Sally spent nearly 6 years in London working for a large American bank selling prime brokerage services and, then 10 years in New York City as the head of marketing and sales for Citco Fund Services. As a cancer survivor, Sally is an active volunteer with Memorial Sloan Kettering’s patient to patient program and serves on their Patient Family Council for Quality. More locally, she works as a Wig Exchange Client Coordinator with Soul Ryeders. During her daughter’s time at Midland, Sally was very active with the PTO, including running the annual fundraiser and even acting as PTO President. Originally from the West Coast, Sally is a graduate of the University of Oregon and remains an avid Duck Football fan!! She joined the Rye Youth Council’s Board in 2021.
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Meghann Kelly, co-president
Meghann Kelly and her husband, John, moved to Rye in 2009 where she has enthusiastically volunteered for many local non-profits and her children's schools. Meghann joined the Rye Youth Council Board in 2021 and is excited to help the RYC promote and support the social and emotional health of our community. Before moving to Rye, Meghann l
Meghann Kelly and her husband, John, moved to Rye in 2009 where she has enthusiastically volunteered for many local non-profits and her children's schools. Meghann joined the Rye Youth Council Board in 2021 and is excited to help the RYC promote and support the social and emotional health of our community. Before moving to Rye, Meghann lived and worked in Bangkok, Thailand, Chicago and NYC in education and social services, disaster relief and non-profit development. Meghann has a BA from the University of Notre Dame in History, Sociology and International Peace Studies. Currently, Meghann can most often be found with her four perfectly imperfect children: Mac, Stepan, Walter and Rhetta.
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Michael Konicoff grew up in neighboring Rockland County and moved to Rye in 2017, where he presently resides with his wife Taylor, who grew up in Rye, and two children, Jordan and Charlie. Michael is a graduate of Boston College, where he played for and captained the Men’s Soccer Team, and Pace Law School. He has been working for a civil
Michael Konicoff grew up in neighboring Rockland County and moved to Rye in 2017, where he presently resides with his wife Taylor, who grew up in Rye, and two children, Jordan and Charlie. Michael is a graduate of Boston College, where he played for and captained the Men’s Soccer Team, and Pace Law School. He has been working for a civil litigation firm in Rye since 2013 and has been coaching with Rye Youth Soccer since 2015. Michael has served as President and Secretary of the Mamaroneck Harrison Larchmont Bar Association and joined the Rye Youth Council Board in 2022.
Laura Kovaks
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Michael Konicoff, Esq.
Laura and her husband, Steve, moved to Rye in 1999 where they are raising their four sons. Laura is a former elementary school teacher who holds a Masters as a Reading Specialist. She has been a Rye Youth Council Board Member since 2018 and serves as co-president with Elyssa Gray and Allison Chader. Laura has been active with RYCES and
Laura and her husband, Steve, moved to Rye in 1999 where they are raising their four sons. Laura is a former elementary school teacher who holds a Masters as a Reading Specialist. She has been a Rye Youth Council Board Member since 2018 and serves as co-president with Elyssa Gray and Allison Chader. Laura has been active with RYCES and the Career GPS Panels and will serve as a RYC liaison to the Rye City Schools. She is a co-leader of the RHS junior class parenting group. Additionally, she serves as the treasurer for the Rye Boys Soccer Booster club and is very active in the Rye High School lacrosse, basketball and football booster clubs. Laura currently works part time as a real estate staging consultant
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Andrea Silviotti has been a teacher in the Rye City School district since 2002. She currently teaches 5th grade at Midland School in an integrated co taught classroom. Prior to coming to Rye, she both lived and taught in Queens, New York, where she was born and raised. Andrea attended Queens College where she earned both a Bachelor of A
Andrea Silviotti has been a teacher in the Rye City School district since 2002. She currently teaches 5th grade at Midland School in an integrated co taught classroom. Prior to coming to Rye, she both lived and taught in Queens, New York, where she was born and raised. Andrea attended Queens College where she earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Master of Science degree in Elementary Education. Andrea is a mom of two - a 13 year old boy and a 10 year old girl. She lives in Harrison, New York and very much enjoys being a part of both the Rye and Harrison communities.
Rachel Spice
Marnie White, LCSW
Andrea Silviotti, M.Ed.
Rachel and her family moved to Rye from NYC in 2021 and have felt so welcomed into the amazing Rye community. Born and raised in NYC, she has never felt more at home in Rye. She is a former CPA who worked in public accounting, consulting, and fraud investigations and litigation. For the past 10 years she has been volunteering in multip
Rachel and her family moved to Rye from NYC in 2021 and have felt so welcomed into the amazing Rye community. Born and raised in NYC, she has never felt more at home in Rye. She is a former CPA who worked in public accounting, consulting, and fraud investigations and litigation. For the past 10 years she has been volunteering in multiple children related organizations in board and other positions such as treasurer, fundraising chair, communications and grade and classroom representatives.
Rachel has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania and is an alumni interviewer and reunion committee member. When not with her 2 human children Jaclyn and Kenzie and husband Jon, you can often find her at dog beach or walking her “boys” Asher and Kona throughout town. The family now public joke – who does she talk more to, the dogs or the humans.
Marnie White, LCSW
Marnie White, LCSW
Marnie White, LCSW
Marnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been counseling children, adolescents and families for over 20 years. With an emphasis on holistic counseling and building resiliency, Marnie utilizes her training in trauma focused therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, collaborative problem solving, and
Marnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been counseling children, adolescents and families for over 20 years. With an emphasis on holistic counseling and building resiliency, Marnie utilizes her training in trauma focused therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, collaborative problem solving, and mindfulness to help her clients achieve their personal, social, and emotional goals. Marnie counsels clients in NYC and Westchester through her practices located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Rye, NY. Marnie also has a successful consulting business partnering with NYC DOE and Charter schools in order to strengthen their mental health programming and staff development, recently focusing her time promoting Social Emotional Learning, Mindfulness and other awareness based practices through a racial equity lens. Marnie has a Masters of Social Work from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from McGill University. Marnie is also the proud mother of 3 terrific children ranging from ages 8-11 and a committed RYC board member since 2018.
Tracy Wydra
Marnie White, LCSW
Marnie White, LCSW
Tracy and her husband Zac moved to Rye in 2008. They have 3 children; Maren, Ells, and Lawton. She is currently the Co-Founder of WINNØW Clean By Design, a science-backed, clean, luxury skincare brand. Prior to that, she spent several years in finance and creative advertising. Tracy has been active in the local community running the Famou
Tracy and her husband Zac moved to Rye in 2008. They have 3 children; Maren, Ells, and Lawton. She is currently the Co-Founder of WINNØW Clean By Design, a science-backed, clean, luxury skincare brand. Prior to that, she spent several years in finance and creative advertising. Tracy has been active in the local community running the Famous Artist Program at Midland for several years and as a member of the board of the Rye Free Reading Room. She received her BA in Economics from Georgetown University and her M.Arch from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is currently on the executive board of the Council of the Arts as M.I.T.