MEMBER STATEMENTS
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District 16: KATIE DELANEY - Term ending 2025
Katie Delaney has been a Bronxville resident for 14 years. She and her husband have two children - a Sophomore at Bronxville High School, and a Freshman at the College of the Holy Cross.
Katie graduated from Boston College and Temple University School of Law, and is a retired attorney that specialized in advising and investigations related to anti-money laundering, white collar crime and other types of corporate fraud & abuse.
Katie has volunteered in the Bronxville School community in many capacities, as a member of the Bronxville PTA Executive Board, Memorial Day Chair (2 consecutive years), PTA Auction committee for the Library “Next Chapter” Benefit (2015), BOLD (9 yrs), Athletic Council (3 yrs), MS Council - Teen Center (2019/2020), MS Council - 6th grade chair (2020/2021), and Girl Scout Troop Leader for Troop #1506 (8 yrs).
In her own words, “I believe that The Bronxville School is the “crown jewel” of our small community and village. We are entrusting it to those who serve as Board of Education Trustees. I want to ensure that those candidates have a vision that aligns with the values of our Village, and are just as invested in its continued success - as myself and all the other volunteers of the PTA have been with our time, work and dedication to the greater Bronxville School community.”
District 16: PAUL HEATHWOOD - Term ending 2026
Paul Heathwood has lived in Bronxville for 12 years, with three children attending the Bronxville School, two in the High School and one in the Middle School. Paul is an investment management professional with Boston Partners Global Investors. Paul has a degree in Economics from the University of Colorado and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has also volunteered extensively for the past seven years as a baseball and soccer coach for TYA and EYSA respectively.
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In his own words, “The Bronxville School and the education our children receive is the centerpiece of our village. I would like to give back to our community by volunteering my time and efforts to help ensure that we continue to have a strong Board of Education. My wife, Jennifer Heathwood, has been active with the Bronxville School PTA, serving as President and in many other roles over the last 10 years. And, my sister, Jennifer Russo, is wrapping up 6 years of service on the Bronxville School Board of Education. I would like to continue our family tradition of volunteering for our school and giving back to the Bronxville community.”
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District 17: MICHAEL UTELL - Term ending 2025
Michael Utell and his wife Whitney have lived in Bronxville for nine years, the past two and a half in the school district. They have two children in the Bronxville Elementary School. Michael is the CEO of the software engineering firm CodeScience and holds an MBA from the Duke University Fuqua School of Business and his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University.
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In his own words, “The Bronxville NPC is a tremendous asset to our village: an organization that evaluates, without prejudice or bias, members of our community who are equipped to take responsibility for shaping the policies, curriculum, and finances of our school that is in so many ways the heart of this town. We are so fortunate to have a team of interested and engaged residents in the NPC who provide a service to Bronxville by performing diligent candidate identification and vetting so that a confident and well-informed endorsement can be made of those who will prioritize both the best interests of our school and the balanced education of our children above all else.”
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“I welcome the opportunity to become a part of the NPC team; and to serve our community by ensuring that our School Board is comprised of the leadership needed to carry forward the tradition of excellence that our school prides itself on. My objective will be to confidently articulate to my community and my neighbors that the candidates that the NPC puts forward have the best qualifications and the right intentions for joining our School Board. That the individuals have appropriate motivations for running, that they bring a skillset to the Board that complements the existing members, that they have the level of commitment required for the demands of the role, and that they intend to represent the entirety of the Bronxville community. Our village needs to have confidence in the NPC vetting process, and we should feel assured that the NPC selected those they put forward in an ethical, collaborative, and non-partisan manner. I appreciate the opportunity to join this committee to represent District 17 in bringing this confidence and carrying out the mission of the NPC.”
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Through his business, Michael is actively involved in community and volunteer work in metropolitan areas across the country.
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District 17: MATT CHRIST - Term ending 2026
Matt and his wife Lindsey have lived in Bronxville for two years. They have two children at the Bronxville Elementary School and a six-month-old future Bronco. Matt is a debt investor for emerging markets and climate at Ninety One, where he invests in companies and projects that are leading to global decarbonization. He is a graduate of Middlebury College, with a degree in English and French, and holds an MBA from Columbia Graduate School of Business, with a focus on Value Investing. Matt's volunteer work has included being a Big Brother with the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, serving as an alumni interviewer, reunion chair, and class agent for 15 years for Middlebury. He has also volunteered with the Good Dog Foundation in New York and Aspire, a tuition-free academic enrichment and leadership program in Cleveland for high-achieving students from under-resourced schools.
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In Matt’s own words, “Growing up the son of the head of a high-performing K-12 school, I have long understood the transformative power of accomplished academic leadership supported by a strong, dedicated board. For a school to thrive and excel, good governance is critical - and here that starts with recruiting, vetting, and electing Trustees who will work tirelessly to uphold the Bronxville Promise. The NPC is a unique institution, born of the community and committed to operating above politics to serve our common goal: an excellent school, that allows every child in the Village to grow and thrive. I would be honored to dedicate myself to this effort."
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District 18: Vincent McBride (Chair) - Term ending 2025
Vincent McBride and his wife Michelle have lived in Bronxville since 2009, and have three children. Their two sons currently attend Bronxville High School, and their daughter graduated and now attends Boston College. Vincent is a Partner & Portfolio Manager Global Equities 2003-present Lord, Abbett & Co., and previously worked with Warburg Pincus & Co. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and obtained his MBA in Finance from Rutgers University. In addition to serving for six years as a Bronxville School Foundation Board member, Vincent has been a coach for TYA, AYYA, and Bronxville 5/6 grade football.
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District 18: KATELIN O’ROURKE GORMAN - Term ending 2026
Katelin and her husband Michael have lived in Bronxville for about two years. They have a four-year-old attending RCNS. Katelin is an attorney and partner at Clyde & Co LLP, and earlier in her career, served as a law clerk for the Hon. Charles L. Brieant, Jr. (US District Court for the Southern District of NY). She is a graduate of The Ursuline School, Boston College with a degree in History, and New York Law School. Within the community, Katelin has served this past year as the RCNS Asst Treasurer and will serve again as RCNS Treasurer next year. She has also held several mentoring and leadership roles, past and present, including as a member of Clyde & Co LLP’s Management Board, a Clyde & Co LLP Women's Initiative Founding Partner and Chair, a Fordham Law Negotiation Competition Coach, and the NYC Bar Association’s High School Pipeline Committee Co-Chair, among others.
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In her own words, Katelin would “like to volunteer on the NPC because I sense an earnest desire for discussion between trustee candidates and the community, and I want to help that engagement however I can. Providing opportunities to discuss the issues, trustee candidates’ solutions, and the principles and practicalities underlying those solutions are the hallmarks of what the NPC can offer, through respectful debate, information sharing, and dialogue. In my work and in life, I always try to build consensus through connection. Here, I would like to help our community and future candidates find as many ways as they can to connect on proposed plans for the continued excellence of our school.”
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District 19: Alexandra Hoopes Remmel - Term ending 2025
Alexandra Hoopes Remmel and her husband Towson Remmel have resided in Bronxville since 2020. They have three children, two of whom attend Reformed Church Nursery School. Alexandra is on the board of the Reformed Church Nursery School serving as the Fundraising Co-Chair. Alexandra is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where she majored in violin performance. Alexandra is currently at J.P. Morgan Private Bank as a Vice President Banker. Prior to J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Alexandra worked at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management for eight years, both as a Wealth Advisor and in Business Development. Prior to her time at Morgan Stanley, Alexandra was a member of the Campaigns and Special Projects team at Carnegie Hall, working directly with the Board of Trustees and raising funds for the construction of the Hall’s Resnick Education Wing.
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District 19: TSHERING AMDO, M.D. - Term ending 2026
Tshering (Jerry) has lived in Bronxville since 2019. He and his wife have three children currently in Bronxville Elementary School. Before that, the children attended RCNS.
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Tshering is an Associate Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Pulmonary and Critical Care Section Chief at NYU Langone Health-Brooklyn. He is concurrently pursuing an Executive Master's Degree in Health Administration at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.
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In the past, Tshering founded a non-profit organization, Global Tibetan Professionals Network. GTPN is a volunteer-based networking forum consisting of Tibetan professionals from North America. The organization aims to connect and build a support network of Tibetan professionals in North America and globally. The organizational goals are to mentor aspiring young Tibetans through networking and sharing ideas, information, and resources.
In his words, "Bronxville Village is a great place to live and bring up your precious young ones. But we can make this place better and safer. We engage in efforts to make Bronxville a walk and bike-friendly town. We petition to keep our village safe for children and everyone to walk and bike around the village without traffic hazards. I am eager to collaborate with like-minded people to initiate and create change."
And regarding his desire to serve on the NPC, "Each of us has transcended from being individuals to life partners to parents. Our children and our school community are important aspects of our lives. I can contribute by using my innate leadership skill sets and participating in discussions and policy-making to build a better future for our children in the school and the community. I want to be an integral part of a dedicated committee that focuses on our children's growth while focusing on community engagement, collaboration, and innovation."​
District 20: Tracey Di Brino - Term ending 2025
Tracey and her husband Alex have lived in Bronxville since 2014. They have two children attending preschool. Tracey has been in real estate for over 17 years and is currently an Associate Broker with Houlihan Lawrence Residential and Commercial Group. Tracey is a member of the Junior League of Bronxville and has served as a board member for the Women's Enterprise Development Center in White Plains. She also serves as a parent volunteer at the Reformed Church Nursery School and as President of Beverly Gardens here in Bronxville.
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District 20: Jose Manuel Rodriguez - Term ending 2026
Jose Manuel Rodriguez and his wife, Dana, have lived in Bronxville since 2011. Their two children attend the Bronxville Middle School and the Bronxville Elementary School. Jose has been the sole proprietor of XMR Trading since 2012 and led a career in institutional investor sales. Jose recently completed an immersive software engineering program to pursue his interest in technology. He is a graduate of the University of Buffalo.
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Jose ran for re-election to his NPC District after serving the final one-year term of a previous NPC who left the NPC.
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District 20: Aaron Shafer - Term ending 2027
Aaron Shafer was born and raised in Michigan and moved to NYC after college for law school. He lived in NYC until moving to Bronxville in 2015. His daughter has attended the Bronxville School since kindergarten and is currently in the High School. Aaron is a tax partner at KPMG focused on alternative investments and asset management. He was a member of the most recent NPC ARC, which reviewed the policies and procedures of the NPC to recommended areas of improvement. This experience created his desire to serve on the NPC as a way to continue supporting the school. Aaron previously served on the Superintendent DEI committee and regularly attends Board of Education meetings. Aaron enjoys being with family and friends, traveling the world, historical fiction, squash, backgammon, music and walking his dog
District 21: Anne Marie Hein Niogi - Term ending 2025
Anne Marie and her husband Sumit, have lived in Bronxville since 2010. They have three daughters who attend the Bronxville Elementary School. Anne Marie’s career has spanned academia, finance, and industry (biotech/pharma). She currently works in Business Assessment for Pfizer’s Commercial Strategy and Innovation organization. Before joining Pfizer, for more than a decade, she worked in life sciences strategy consulting, and previously she worked in investment banking at Lehman Brothers. Anne Marie holds a Ph.D. from the Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology Program of Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and is a graduate of Fordham University. She is an active parent volunteer at the elementary school and coaches basketball at St. Joseph’s.
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District 21: Hugh Allan - Term ending 2026
Hugh and his wife, Andrea, have been residents of Bronxville since 2019. They have a daughter who attends Bronxville Elementary School. Hugh and Andrea are members of The Reformed Church of Bronxville and the Bronxville Field Club.
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Hugh worked in finance for 20 years and transitioned careers to become a mental health therapist five years ago. Hugh currently has a private therapy practice in Bronxville. Hugh works with patients who are facing mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Hugh also works at The Parallax Center in New York which is an outpatient substance abuse facility.
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Hugh graduated from St. Lawrence University and received his Master's Degree at the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
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Hugh wants to serve on the NPC to participate in the process of finding the most qualified leadership to help ensure that the school and community provide an enriching environment for his daughter.
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District 21: James Meehan - Term ending 2027
Jim and his wife Robyn have lived in Bronxville for the past 14 years, with two children attending Bronxville Elementary School and one attending Bronxville Middle School. Jim has a degree in Finance from Loyola University and an MBA in Finance from Adelphi University. Jim has volunteered in multiple roles within Eastchester Youth Soccer as well as helping coach in BYLA. He has had a career in Municipal Trading and Sales that has spanned more than twenty years and currently serves as Managing Director at PNC Bank.
He looks forward to working with the NPC and giving back to the community to make sure we give our students the best foundation possible to build for their future. It is important to engage with other residents to have an open and honest dialogue about pressing issues so we can maintain the high standards of the Bronxville School District. It is an honor to work with other volunteers on this committee and represent District 21.
District 22: Michael Girimonti - Term ending 2025
Michael and his wife, Gladys, moved to Bronxville from Manhattan and have been residents here since 2020. Their son attends Bronxville Middle School. Michael is a construction lender at Builders Capital and previously worked at Lehman Brothers, JP Morgan, and Natixis, financing commercial real estate. Michael graduated from the University of Hawaii with a BS in Geophysics, has an MA in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MS in Commercial Real Estate Finance from New York University.
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District 22: Jamie Abruzzo - Term ending 2026
Jamie Abruzzo is a lifelong village resident and graduate of the Bronxville School. She is active in the community as a member of the Junior League.
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Jamie has worked in real estate since 2000 and is currently an associate broker at Julia B Fee Sotheby’s in Bronxville. Previously, Jamie was an international private banking relationship manager at Citicorp and Banco Santander. Jamie has a Bachelor of Science in Languages and Linguistics from Georgetown University.
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Jamie believes that her lifelong experience as a resident and Bronxville graduate can make a valuable contribution to the NPC.
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District 22: Dale Frehse - Term ending 2027
We moved to Bronxville in 1977 for the Bronxville Schools, and our children began at the Bronxville School kindergarten. Over the years, I served as class mother, member of the Elementary, Middle, and High School Councils, Adult School Board, Co-Chair of the Memorial Day weekend celebration in 1980, past chair of the Hilltop Association, and two rewarding Non-Partisan Committee terms.
I have experienced gratefully the wonderful work of the Non-Partisan Committee as our school has grown in academic excellence and care.
Three of my grandchildren are in the Bronxville Schools, and I am most gratified hearing of their experiences, which I closely follow, currently in grades 4 and 10.
I volunteer at the Reformed Church of Bronxville, am a Director of The Pocono Mountains Music Festival, Young Audiences New York, Young Audiences, Inc. (national organization with 32 Affiliates), and emeritus director of The New York Philharmonic, and Member, Education Policy and Planning Committee.
I graduated from Smith College, Northampton, MA, and then was for a year a research assistant in the Harvard University Botany Department, researching medicinal plants of the Far East. For the next twelve years, I worked for the American Field Service, International Student Exchange Programs, becoming the Director.
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