Staff

Marley J. Kaplan
President & CEO

Marley J. Kaplan joined Chess-in-the-Schools in 1994 and, under her direction; the organization has grown to provide chess instruction and tournaments for thousands of children in all five boroughs of New York City.  She is responsible for fundraising, budgeting, accounting, and staff development. With nearly fifteen years of business and finance experience prior to joining Chess-in-the-Schools, Marley brings a corporate perspective to the nonprofit mindset thus ensuring thoughtful strategic and long-range planning. 


Erin Adams
Development Associate

Gerrit Albertson
Chess Instructor

Ronald Boocock
Senior Manager, School Programs

Judy Crooks
Business Coordinator

Yevgeny Feldman
Chess Coach

Mitchell  Fitzko
Chess Instructor

Ean Fonseca
Chess Instructor

Fritz Gaspard
Manager, Project Chess

Thomas Haggins
Chess Instructor

David Granik
Chess Coach

Diana Hilerio
Vice President, Administration

Ann Izoria
Chess Instructor

Jeffry Kelleher
Chess Instructor

Derek Kleinbaum
Chess Instructor

Yury Lapshun
Chess Instructor

Patrick Lewis
Chess Instructor

Stephanie Louis
Manager, College Bound

Carmen M. Morales
Manager, School Programs

Sarah Pitari-Hugo
Vice President, School Programs

Miron N. Sher
Chess Coach

Shaun Smith
Manager, Tournament Program

Daniel P. Stephenson
Manager, Materials

Joel Yoffie
Chess Coach

Claire Wasserman
Development Associate