Laura is an educator and business owner with expertise in program evaluation and sustainability planning. She has lived in Penfield for 25 years, where she and her husband have raised their family and built their careers. She is one of the founders of Preserve Penfield.

Laura fights for the future of Penfield on behalf of those who can’t - the same underdogs she advocated for as a teacher, coach, administrator, and consultant. She also fights to assure that town services and infrastructure keep pace with development to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents.

In her role as President, Laura is responsible for setting near-term agendas, long-term strategies, and focusing the efforts of a diverse group of volunteers. She conducts a great deal of policy research in support of the organization’s objectives and is the main liaison with legal counsel. She facilitates regular meetings of the organization and works to keep Preserve Penfield’s activities aligned with its main objectives.

Sandra is a space planner for a local university with a background in commercial real estate and construction management. She is a Penfield resident for the last 30 years where she has raised her children.

Sandra is deeply committed to preserving green space, redeveloping existing commercial parcels and upholding planning and zoning laws, with particular focus on EPODS.

In her role as Vice President, Sandra is responsible for exercising the President’s duties in the absence of the President as well as running organizational elections.

Mary is an account executive in the insurance industry and mother of two kids who attended Penfield schools. She has lived and raised her family in Penfield for 28 years. She is one of the founders of Preserve Penfield.

Mary fights for the future of Penfield to preserve the town that residents deserve. Having watched development go relatively unchecked for years, she is driven to protect the community character that drew so many here.

In her role as Secretary, Mary is responsible for recording the proceedings of all official Preserve Penfield meetings. She archives and maintains the records and assures transparency throughout the organization.

Aimee is a teacher in the Rochester City School District and a mother of four grown children who all attended Penfield schools. She has lived in Penfield for 23 years, and is one of the founders of Preserve Penfield.

Aimee fights for the future of Penfield to protect the integrity of the community. She seeks to be a voice for community development that is focused and thoughtful while preserving the charm and character of the town.

In her role as Treasurer, Aimee is responsible for overseeing all financial collections and deposits as well as all accounting thereof. She provides monthly financial reporting to the membership, pays the bills, and prepares the tax documents.