WWNA Board
The Winona Woods Neighborhood Association is led by a volunteer board, staggered elections take place once each year for two year terms.
President
Gail Hoins
Gail moved to Belcoda Drive in 1998 with her partner, Jami Jamison. They had been looking for a home and when they drove down St. Paul Blvd., Gail was thrilled with the diverse style of homes, large trees and close neighborhood feeling which reminding her of the small-town home in Nebraska, where she grew up. Now that Gail has retired as a Regional Vice President from a large global company which included lots of travel to now part time consulting, daily walks and visiting with folks from the neighborhood bring much joy and relaxation. Life if good on Belcoda Drive! Gail is looking forward to her new position with WWNA and helping support the needs of the community.
Vice President
Cheddy Harvey
Cheddy and Dave moved to Winona Boulevard with their son Eric in 1983. They had been looking for months for a home and the moment they pulled in the driveway and laid eyes on this house, they knew it was “the one”. They have been committed to its restoration since that day. Now retired, Cheddy worked for 41 years as a school psychologist in the Greece Central Schools and the Harley School. During that time she also taught professional development for BOCES 2 and Greece Central, graduate classes at RIT , and continuing education classes in Greece. She has always been proud to be part of WWNA. She values personal connections and looks forward to meeting folks and to helping keep WWNA strong.
Secretary
Jenna DeFranco
Jenna was born and raised in Irondequoit. She is currently teaching in a 2nd – 3rd grade loop in the city. Jenna has lived all over Irondequoit from the furthest east end of Titus Ave, then off Culver up by Seabreeze, and now in the Winona Woods neighborhood. She moved into Winona Woods in 2013 and is raising two daughters. As they finish up high school and move on, Jenna is thrilled to continue to call Winona Woods home. The beautiful tree-lined streets are perfect for daily walks. Being a part of the Board has afforded her opportunities to contribute to her community and meet new people.
Treasurer
Rosemary Parker
Rosemary felt instantly at home when she and her husband John moved to their Leland Road home in 1991. Aside from high school and college in Virginia and time working in DC, she has spent most of her life living in Irondequoit, where her roots go back two generations on both sides of her family. She and John have adopted so many dogs and cats over the years that their home has garnered the nickname “Lelandpop Farm”; they are currently down to two dogs and one cat. In her spare time, Rosemary enjoys reading and working on graphic design and artistic projects. She also loves spending time in the yard, appreciating the lovely garden her husband designed.
At Large Member
Kat Fisher
Kat Fisher is Associate State Director of Community Engagement for AARP NY, has fifteen years of experience on advocacy, public policy work and community building including leading Sierra Club’s electric vehicle campaign in NY from her former home in the Hudson Valley. Prior to that she taught English for 10 years and recently returned to Rochester where she grew up.
At Large Member
Delaina Fico
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At Large Member
Tom Krueger
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