As President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Special Olympics New York, Stacey Hengsterman leads the largest Special Olympics chapter in the country and the sixth largest in the world. Prior to taking the role in July 2018, Hengsterman spent two decades shaping state higher education policy as a top advisor to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and 64 campus presidents at the State University of New York (SUNY). Drawing on what she’s learned throughout a distinguished career in public service, and as a mother to a son with Down syndrome, Hengsterman has a set a vision for the future of Special Olympics New York that positions New York to be the most inclusive state in the country. A Rochester, NY, native and a graduate of the State University of New York at Cortland, Hengsterman lives in Clifton Park with her husband Rick, a high school history teacher, and their three children, Jackson, Alex, and Lauren.

Becky Kern is a communications consultant and media trainer and has spent the majority of her career working in the healthcare industry. She has a masters degree from Boston University and a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oneonta. A downstate transplant, she has lived with her husband, three kids and yellow lab in Saratoga Springs since 2005. She can often be found on the sidelines cheering on her kids interests (ski racing, lacrosse) or enjoying Brant Lake. In her free time Becky enjoys cooking, hosting parties, skiing, coaching and officiating girls lacrosse and going to concerts at SPAC.

Nate is a professional member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He graduated from Skidmore College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Sciences. Additionally, he holds an Associate of Arts degree in Physical Education from Hudson Valley Community College. Nate was a standout football player and wrestler and has been a personal trainer since 2011.

Nicholas has been advocating and supporting the needs and rights of individuals with developmental disabilities for nearly 20 years. Nicholas started his career as a teacher, then a behaviorist, and then became Director of Clinical Services for AIM Services, Inc. Nicholas has a long history of collaborating with the Office of Mental Health, local hospitals, private firms, OPWDD, and many other community service providers to provide the best supports possible for individuals and their families. Nicholas holds two Master’s degrees, one in Educational Psychology and one in Applied Behavior Analysis. Nicholas is an independent consult for several school districts, continues to help local families, and speaks at several conferences around the Capital Region. Currently, Nicholas is working with Prime Turbine Parts practicing consumer psychology to expand and establish new business relationships. Nicholas enjoys spending time with family, skiing, public speaking, attending sporting events, and traveling.

Bruce began his career with The Jones Firm in 2011 as a law clerk after graduating from Albany Law School as Valedictorian of his class. Bruce is an active member of the Saratoga County Bar Association having served on its Board of Directors since 2015 and as Chairman of the Mock Trial Committee. Previously, he has served as a director of Saratoga Arts and as the project coordinator for NYSTLC (New York State Trial Lawyers Care), Inc., a not-for-profit corporation established to provide local victims of Hurricane Irene with much needed legal advice. Bruce lives in Saratoga Springs.

Liz moved to Saratoga in 2003 with her husband, Chris, and two boys. She earned her Master’s degree in not-for profit management at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., her hometown. Liz has worked in the not-for-profit field her entire career and joined the Dake Foundation in July 2020.