Vision
The WIC Association of New York State will increase its visibility through active engagement and collaboration with stakeholders and communities.
Mission
The WIC Association of New York State strengthens and empowers local WIC agencies by fostering collaboration and professional development and by advocating for funding, program improvements, and policies to enhance and expand access to WIC’s life-changing nutrition and health services.
Board of Directors
Executive Officers

Ashley Clarke
Board Chair

Gina DeVito
Vice Chair

Lauren Brand
Treasurer

Danielle Nicholson
Secretary
Capital Region

Andrea Byrne
Provider
Central Region

Michelle Dressing
Provider

Michelle Figuerado
Provider
Metro Region

Lisa Fermin-Rivera
Provider

Lauren Brand
Treasurer, former provider

Latoya Thompson
Provider

Gina DeVito
Vice Chair, former provider
Western Region

Danielle Nicholson
Secretary, former provider

Kristin Vanhouten
Provider

Ashley Clarke
Board Chair, former provider
VMA

Rudy Sicari
VMA

Penny Bashford
VMA
Advocates

Misha Marvel
Advocate

Kyla Schmidt
Advocate











