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GenNEXT Committees

Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides expertise, guidance and decisions regarding all aspects of the strategic direction and implementation of GenNEXT.

Ken CountermineCo-Chair
Kenneth Countermine
TD Banknorth

Candace GrossjohannCo-Chair
Candace Adams Grossjohann
Wadsworth Center

Doug AustinDouglas Austin
MVP Health Care

Melanie LaRoseMelanie LaRose
Center for Economic Growth

Catherine WrightCatherine Wright
BullEx Digital Safety

Ilana SmithIlana Smith
Northwestern Mutual

Michelle BarsonMichelle Barson
CMC-Kuhnke, Inc.

Chamber Liasions

Amanda CorneauChamber Liasion
Amanda Corneau
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber
AmandaC@acchamber.org

Robin GrangerChamber Liasion
Robin Granger
Chamber of Schenectady County
rgranger@schenectadychamber.org

Programming Committee

The Programming Committee develops, plans, and implements programs and events. The goal of this committee is to plan a blend of professional development and social networking gatherings to accommodate the broad interests of the membership and support the overall mission of GenNEXT.

Chair: Catherine Wright 

Membership/Marketing Committee

The Membership/Marketing Committee will assist with the primary development of strategies to attract and retain GenNEXT members. Committee members serve as ambassadors, making each member feel welcomed. They also work to maintain a clear brand identity using social networking sites.

Chair: Ilana Smith

Mentorship Committee

The Mentorship Committee develops and executes the Executive Mentorship program. This program connects ambitious, young professionals with seasoned, high-level business executives charged with supporting them in their professional and personal development. Interested in learning more about the program? Visit the Executive Mentorship Web page to find out more.

Chair: Michelle Barson

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