Board Members

Board members serve on the following subcommittees that report to the full Board: Audit; Compensation; Disability Review; Ethics; Executive; Investment; and Risk.

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Board Members Information
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David P. Keefe

Board President

Retired Teacher Member Elected by NYSTRS Retirees
Trustee since 2004

Dr. L. Oliver Robinson

Board Vice President

School Administrator Appointed by Commissioner of Education
Trustee since 2010

Juliet C. Benaquisto

Teacher Member Elected by NYSTRS Delegates
Trustee since 2021

Paul J. Farfaglia

School Boards Association Member Elected by Board of Regents
Trustee since 2023

Dr. Phyllis S. Harrington

School Administrator Appointed by Commissioner of Education
Trustee since 2010

Eric J. Iberger

Teacher Member Elected by NYSTRS Delegates
Trustee since 2021

Donald A. Little III

Teacher Member Appointed by Commissioner of Education
Trustee since 2024

Jennifer J. Longtin

School Boards Association Member Elected by Board of Regents
Trustee since 2019

Ruth Mahoney

Bank Executive Elected by Board of Regents
Trustee since 2021

Nicholas Smirensky

State Comptroller Appointee
Trustee since 2007