Board Members

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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David P. Keefe
President
Retired Teacher Member Elected by NYSTRS Retirees
Trustee since 2004
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson
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
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
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