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WHAT CAN YOU BUILD ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE? 2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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WHAT CAN YOU BUILD
ON A FOUNDATION OF ICE?
2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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Being a part
of Figure Skating
in Harlem was
a blessing.
“ At the tender age of seven, I didn’t realize
exactly what this program offered me. Now
at the age of seventeen I clearly see its vision.
I was granted a sisterhood that couldn’t be
found anywhere else. I was granted a safe
space to make mistakes and find out who
I am. I was granted the opportunity to blossom
into a fearless, independent, and intelligent
young woman. I’m proud to say that I will be
attending Howard University with a full tuition
scholarship this fall.
To my young Harlem and Detroit sisters: you,
too, will make this world a better place with
the skills you will learn at FSH. You each have
something remarkable about yourselves that
might not be revealed just yet. But trust me,
it’s there, forming and growing stronger each
day. You are in the early stages of becoming a
diamond. Being carved and cut, so that you are
ready to shine to the world like all of us at FSH
who have come before you.”
— TANAY DAVIS, FSH SENIOR
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS!
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP GIRLS TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND
GROW IN CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION FOR
GIRLS OF COLOR THAT COMBINES THE POWER OF EDUCATION
WITH ACCESS TO THE ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE OF FIGURE SKATING
TO BUILD CHAMPIONS IN LIFE.
Olympian Sasha Cohen opens The Rink at Rockefeller Center with FSH students.
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Twenty years ago, Figure Skating in Harlem was founded
on the core belief that combining the grace and discipline
of figure skating, rigorous academics, and leadership
development unlocks the potential inside each and
every young girl. This is truer today than ever before
as one by one our students build a foundation on ice
that extends throughout their lives.
SHERRIE SMITHI was honored to be in the first class of Figure Skating
in Harlem 20 years ago! After the program, I went on to
Northeastern University earning a bachelor’s degree in
Business Administration, double majoring in Accounting
and Finance, in 2010. After graduating, I received a full-time
o�er to Goldman Sachs where I am currently a Senior
Associate within the Finance Division. I currently sit on the
advisory board for Figure Skating in Harlem and am ecstatic
to see the progress it has made over the years.
SCARLETT JIMENEZ My name is Scarlett Jimenez and I joined Figure Skating in
Harlem in 2004 at the age of 11. I stayed with the program
throughout high school, graduating in 2011. I attended
Lafayette College and graduated with a B.A in Engineering
Studies. I currently work as an Assistant Project Manager
for Hunter Roberts Construction Group and am one of
three team members overseeing the mechanical trades for
a 64-story residential tower. FSH has taught me that if we
work hard enough and with the right support we can land
that jump, or for me today, that overseeing $20 million
dollars’ worth of work is possible. My journey with FSH was
one in a million, and has forever shaped and strengthened
the person that I am today.
MEILING JABBAARI was a participant of Figure Skating in Harlem for 10 years!
Happy to announce that two years ago I graduated from
Brown University, where I received my bachelor’s degree in
Public Policy. I currently work at an education organization
called Practice Makes Perfect as a Recruitment Coordinator.
I am incredibly grateful for my experience at FSH because I
wouldn’t be where I am today without it!
As a result, we’ve created a community of committed, resilient, focused, confident and caring young
women who are making a di�erence in the world around them. In 2017, our model now extends
beyond New York City to deserving young girls in Detroit, a city in transformation. Your support is
the spark upon which each student begins their unique journey of growth and achievement.
With gratitude and appreciation,
Sharon Cohen Ellen Lowey
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Chair, Board of Directors
MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM’S THREE PILLARSOur aim is to give students a solid foundation to achieve success in all aspects of their lives.
We do this through a proven model that has three pillars.
EDUCATION
Classes in Financial
Literacy, Communications,
Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
(STEM). College access
workshops, guidance, and
individualized and group
tutoring, support
educational goals.
SKATING, HEALTH & FITNESS
Skating instruction,
off-ice conditioning,
dance, nutrition classes,
and competitive
synchronized skating
teams promote
health and fitness.
LEADERSHIP
Classes in self-advocacy,
leadership, and conflict
resoultion. Career and
cultural trips expand
student horizons. Through
group discussion and
mentoring, students learn
about identity, self-actualization,
setting life goals and planning
for their futures.
ALUMNA STORIES: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
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20 YEARS: FROM DREAM TO REALITY It’s not where you are, it’s where you are going!
1991 SHARON COHEN is invited to East Harlem by Gene Kitt and Bernice DeAbreu of Upward, Inc. to teach figure skating to a handful of young girls, laying the foundation for FSH.
1997 Figure Skating in Harlem becomes a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Our first fundraiser is held at the APOLLO THEATER.
SCOTT HAMILTON is the first to join the Honorary Board and visits Harlem for an on-ice workshop.
2011 We open our ACADEMIC CENTER with four dedicated classrooms and storage space for skates, costumes, educational materials and academic technology.
Our SUMMER DREAMS CAMP is launched. We can now provide girls year-round skating and academic programs!
2012 The PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
ON FITNESS, SPORTS AND
NUTRITION recognizes FSH and its founder with the prestigious Community Leadership Award.
2013 The International Olympic Committee features FSH as a model organization in their GET MOVING! Guide to Managing ‘Sport for All’ Programs. 2014
FSH Founder, Sharon Cohen is named a “CNN HERO.”
Students performed at Grand Central Station with Disney on Ice characters.
CITI creates a commercial for the Sochi Olympics featuring FSH student Zenzile Tonge and Olympic Champion EVAN LYSACEK.
2001 Our o¥ce moves from Sharon Cohen’s living room to 361 West 125th Street.
Students perform on THE WEEKEND TODAY
SHOW to Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke.”
2010 We initiate our first GIRLS’ SYNCHRONIZED SKATING
TEAMS. The only teams of color in the country!
Students visit with SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SONIA
SOTOMAYOR in Washington, D.C., for Career Week.
2015 Global organization, Beyond Sport, awards FSH the prestigious 2015 SPORT FOR EDUCATION AWARD.
United States Olympic Committee gives Figure Skating in Harlem the RINGS
OF GOLD AWARD in recognition of our commitment to nurturing and developing the dreams and goals of children.
2007 Students choose the Ice Show theme, A GIFT FROM AFRICA to pay homage to its rich musical history.
2002 After capturing Olympic Gold, SARAH
HUGHES conducts skating seminars and educational sessions for students.
2006 FSH graces the cover of Skating Magazine, and wins the Maybelline’s Women Inspiring Confidence through Education Award announced in PEOPLE MAGAZINE.
2016 Legendary Actress CICELY TYSON is honored at our 11th Skating with the
Stars Gala.
2017 FSH launches FIGURE SKATING IN DETROIT and becomes a national organization.
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425 students were served
in Harlem and
Detroit in FY 17.
1/3 of our students
hold an ‘A’
Average.
93% improved in
STEM knowledge.
100% graduate high school and go on to college.
96% feel safe
and supported.
DETROIT LAUNCH“ There’s a wonderful figure skating community and history in
Detroit, so the [Figure Skating in Harlem] expansion was the
perfect opportunity for the city!”
— Meryl Davis, Olympic Champion
Figure Skating in Harlem launches its first chapter Figure Skating in
Detroit (FSD) in November 2016 under the direction of Dr. Geneva
Williams. More than 200 Detroit girls ages 6-15 have participated
in three community workshops, and a 5-day summer camp in
collaboration with the Detroit Skating Club and the Michigan
Women’s Foundation. FSD is firmly on the map. The ICE: I Can
Excel afterschool program begins in October.
2017 HIGHLIGHTS
COLLEGE & CAREER ACCESS “The 2014 high school graduation rate was only 64% and the
New York State Board of Education estimates that only 35%
of those graduates had the skills they needed to succeed in
college or start a career.”
Throughout the year, FSH high school students attended intensive
college prep workshops, toured college campuses, and participated
in high-quality SAT preparation courses. Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math, (STEM) careers were explored with exciting
Career Week visits to Yahoo!, Bloomberg and PIMCO.
SYNCHRONIZED SKATING TEAMS“ Organized sports activity helps children develop and
improve cognitive skills.”
(K-4th grade study by Piche, 2014).
2017 marked the 7th Anniversary of our Harlem Ice Synchronized
Skating Program. Our three teams were comprised of 41 FSH
girls, ranging in ages from 7 to 18 years old. Our Harlem Ice girls
are the only teams of color at competitions up and down the
Eastern seaboard. This year, two teams won gold medals at the
competitive meets, one with a rousing program inspired by
Hamilton: The American Musical.
IN THE SPOTLIGHTFigure Skating in Harlem was featured in the press this year
with more than 50 mentions! From Forbes.com to the
WashingtonPost.com; to the cover of the Women in Higher
Education, to a special segment on the national talk show,
Harry. FSH was a featured panelist at the United Nation’s
Women’s Economic Principles Forum, and the Beyond
Innovation Summit in California, sharing widely its expertise
in youth development programming.
69% receive free or
reduced lunch.
85% of parents reported
improved
self-confidence
in their daughter.
74% have a positive
body image.
50+ news outlets covered
our groundbreaking
program.
25% competed
on synchronized
skating teams.
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In FY 2017, Figure Skating in Harlem provided up to 900 hours of education, skating, leadership, and fitness programming!
More than 3,000 lives were touched through our
events & workshops!
65 front-line staff, teachers, tutors, social workers, and coaches work directly with our girls.
900 HOURS
3,000 LIVES
65 MENTORS
HARLEM PROGRAMS
OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION & LEADERSHIPICE: I Can Excel is our premiere after-school program that improves student academics, encourages
active lifestyles through figure skating and fitness classes, and strengthens leadership skills in girls
ages 6-18. At the start of every season, each girl makes a commitment to attend 9-15 hours per week
of on-ice instruction at our home rink at Riverbank State Park, and o�-ice educational programming at
our Academic Center on 125th Street, and receives the support of more than 60 tutors, teachers, social
workers, counselors and skating coaches.
“ My tutors help me prepare for school. Sometimes my tutor teaches me things before I learn
them at school. I’m like wait.. I know what this is because my FSH tutor just told me about it.”
— Kayleen Flores, 4th Grade
Our popular Summer Dreams Camp runs for 6 weeks in July and August for a total of 35 hours per
week. Our students enjoy a daily variety of academic enrichment classes and cultural trips followed
by skating instruction at the City Ice Pavilion.
“ Summer Dreams Camp is amazing! My daughter attended for three years and learned and
grew so much (as a student and skater). The instructors knew her well and celebrated her
strengths and challenged/encouraged her in areas where she was weak.”
— Tyhesha Goss Elmore, Parent
COMMUNITY AND PARENT INVOLVEMENTCommunity and parent involvement distinguishes Figure Skating in
Harlem from other youth organizations. This year, more than 3,000
parents, family members, donors and community members joined
us in supporting our girls at public events in Harlem, including our
Annual Gwendolyn Simmons’ Soul on Ice Winter Skating Party,
Mission of Love Ice Shows, and Denise Hicklin Awards Ceremony.
“ The Winter Skating Party is an opportunity for parents
to show off their girls to an audience that often does not
know they exist! Once a year in Central Park, Harlem is
invited to come out and skate, sing and party along with
some of the youngest diplomats, the girls of FSH!”
— Brigida Littles, FSH Parent
For the past 20 years our events have been organized by Figure
Skating in Harlem’s dedicated Parents Association.
While our girls performed more than 25 numbers at the Mission
of Love Ice Shows, dozens more gave powerful speeches and
dynamic spoken word performances at our Annual Awards
Ceremony at Riverside Church.
“ I think Figure Skating in Harlem is a program where you get
to be yourself. Where young ladies gain confidence and feel
beautiful. Where girls build a community and lean on each
other, gain trust, and are not judged by one another.”
— Dianis Sosa, 7th Grade
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• the academic foundation
to graduate from high
school and succeed at
a four-year college
• proficient skating skills
• positive social and
emotional skills
• confidence in their
ability to achieve
personal goals
• a life-long appreciation
for physical fitness and
nutrition as a tool to
benefit the mind
and body
• confident and capable
public speakers
• able to make healthy
food and fitness choices
• proficient writers
and critical thinkers.
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DETROIT WORKSHOPS
CHAMPIONS IN LIFE BENEFIT GALA
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Figure Skating in Harlem students and alumnae felt the support of
more than 400 donors, friends and family on May 2, 2017. The fundraiser brought in nearly 1 million dollars
in support of girls empowerment in this special landmark year!
Olympic medalist Sasha Cohen and philanthropist Curtis McGraw Webster were honored, and figure
skating icon and humanitarian, Scott Hamilton was presented with a special Power of Inspiration Award
by sports journalist, Andrea Joyce. Chair-Emeritus, Tamara Tunie, served as emcee for the evening, and
Academy Award-winning actress Whoopi Goldberg was the Honorary Chair. Three alumnae were
recognized for their career achievements, and 5 seniors were awarded college scholarships by Tina
& Terry Lundgren.
Five current and former board chairs saluted Sharon Cohen on stage for her 20 years of leadership and
service. In a passionate speech, Cohen praised the board, sta�, parents, students and donors, “I know
of no greater power, than that of a community that comes together with a purpose.”
Gala guests were joined by figure skating stars of the past, present, and future including Olympians
Meryl Davis, Evan Lysacek, Dick Button and JoJo Starbuck, as well as 2018 Olympic hopefuls and
three-time world medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani, three-time National Champion Ashley Wagner,
2017 National Champion Nathan Chen, and 2016 National Champion, Adam Rippon.
Detroit has been making headlines, and Figure Skating in Harlem is excited to be a part of this city in
transformation. In 2016, FSH expanded its reach by launching its first chapter, Figure Skating in Detroit
(FSD). Since November 2016, FSD has engaged more than 200 girls, ages 6-15, who have participated in
exciting community workshops, and a 5-day summer camp.
Olympic champion Meryl Davis and former
international competitive skater, Alissandra
Aronow, are hands-on supporters of the
program, and we have enlisted some
wonderful partners like the Michigan
Women’s Foundation, and the Detroit
Skating Club.
This fall, Figure Skating in Detroit will
launch its first ICE: I Can Excel After School
Program at the Jack Adams Ice Arena at
the Adams Butzel Recreation Complex in
northwest Detroit.
“ I could see what a unique opportunity it was for us to get together to help Detroit girls build
a foundation for lifelong success... I’m just so thrilled to be able to be a part of what I think is
more than a program. It’s an opportunity.”
— Dr. Geneva Williams, Detroit Leader (Detroit Free Press)
“ It’s exciting to see the young girls, many
of whom are getting out on the ice for
the first time. Whether you are learning
to skate or learning a new move, you fall
and have to pick yourself up. You learn to
appreciate your own ability.”
— Meryl Davis
“ I look around and see these young women who have graced the stage tonight, so confident, so
assured, so ready to tackle what’s next because of what this organization has done for them.
Because programs like this are needed in every city in the United States. It’s amazing how many
young people just need that opportunity, and we need to support it in every possible way.”
— Scott Hamilton, Figure Skating Icon & Humanitarian
Dr. Geneva Williams, Detroit Leader (Detroit Free Press)
It’s exciting to see the young girls, many
of whom are getting out on the ice for
the first time. Whether you are learning
to skate or learning a new move, you fall
and have to pick yourself up. You learn to
Alissandra Aronow helping
a young Detroit skater.
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With the growth of our Harlem programs and the launch of our first chapter in Detroit, our overall
revenue grew by 25% from FY16 thanks to increased generous contributions from our Board of
Directors, foundations, corporate and individual donors. A special thank you to our 20th Anniversary
Angels and our Champions for FSH charter members. Vigorous fundraising allowed us to meet our
increased obligations in this critical period of expansion to serve more girls with even deeper services.
Thank you for your generous support. You are truly Champions for FSH.
OLYMPIC CHAMPION $100,000 AND UP The Pinkerton Foundation
Julianne and Scott Wagner
Yahoo! Employee Foundation
SUPER STAR $50,000 - $99,999Altman Foundation
Amway
The Lisa McGraw Figure Skating Foundation
LLL Foundation
The New York Community Trust
The New York City Council
West Harlem Development Corporation
Zegar Family Foundation
GUIDING STAR $25,000 - $49,999Amy M. Abbott
Bloomberg Philanthropies
The Carl Marks Foundation
Barbara Dauphin
Annie Goodman
JE & ZB Butler Foundation
Ellen and Douglas Lowey
Tina and Terry Lundgren
Macy’s
Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation
The PIMCO Foundation
Sean John
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Speyer Family Foundation
Teresa A. Teague
UPS
FINANCIAL REPORT DONORS
SHINING STAR $10,000 - $24,999AnonymousAmerican ExpressBluemercuryMrs. Kimberly BollenbachCitiComcast SpotlightCon Edison Company, Inc.DisneyDr. Robert C. and
Tina Sohn FoundationRoss and Michele GreenburgAgnes GundThe Helen Matchett
DeMario FoundationTommy HilfigerLucinda E. KnuthLagardère SportsKenneth LangoneThe Leonard and Judy
Lauder FundThe Lowey FoundationCandace and Bruce MatthewsSuzanne McGrawNielsenThe Patrina FoundationThe Pioneer FundPublicisRonald McDonald House
Charities - NY Tri-State Area
Scott Hazelcorn Children’s Foundation
Charles and Daneen StiefelHope TurockVera Wang
GOLD MEDALIST $5,000 – $9,999Ariel Property AdvisorsAlissandra AronowPhillip and Robin AzzolliniBET NetworksBloomingdale’sHerald and Mei ChenColumbia Community
ServiceCondé NastCheryl and Paul DavisAndrea and Christopher
Diamantis
Councilmember Ines Dickens NYC Council District - 9
FinsburyAllison Schneirov Fisch and
Steven FischThe Foundation for Global
Sports DevelopmentDawn HuThe Hyde and Watson
FoundationJockey Hollow FoundationDarlis and William KingSusan Kittenplan and
Scott FulmerCindy and Richard
LeibovitchCouncilmember Mark Levine
NYC Council District - 7MDRT FoundationNBC SportsNew York JetsPeerless Clothing
InternationalElizabeth and Chris RileKimberly and Philip SummeU.S. Figure SkatingWomen’s Sports Foundation
SILVER MEDALIST $2,500 - $4,999David AboodiScott and Anne Allenb michael AMERICAManhattan Borough
President Gale BrewerLynn ChwatskyGail and David CohenEddy and Paula CueKathy and Jim DahlGenNx360 Capital PartnersLaurie and Je�rey
GoldbergerRuby and Lofton HolderAndrea Joyce and
Harry SmithMegan MaloneScott Metzner and
Judy GallentMichael KorsNational Retail FederationFareedah NuriCourtney OliverFrederick and Abi Perpall
SUPPORT AND REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2017Contributions 1,712,450 79%
Program Service Income 231,343 11%
Investment and Other Income 1,716 0%
Direct Fundraising, Net 227,071 10%
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 2,172,579
EXPENSES
Program Services 1,654,925 79%
Support Services, General, and Administrative 229,905 11%
Fundraising 211,334 10%
TOTAL EXPENSES 2,096,165
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 76,415
Beginning net assets 1,147,665
Ending net assets 1,224,080
REVENUE FISCAL YEAR 2017
CORPORATE ................ 13%
INDIVIDUALS .............. 31%
FOUNDATIONS .......... 44%
GOVERNMENT .............. 3%
EARNED REVENUE......9%
31%44%
13%9%3%
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I. SiegelMichelle SimonRobert TseKayla VatalaroDave VentrescaJennifer VicinieVirginia VuAmy WeintraubMs. Faith WigginsLindsay N. WilkinsonConnie WuDena YoungMrs. Georgann YoungIris YuTobi and Benjamin
Zimmerman
IN-KINDAlexis BittarAzhar AliCynthia AlstonMarian and Kay BergdoltBloombergAnnie BurrowsSabrina CarhartCBSMarie-Cecile and
Vladimir CharlierCitiShirley Co¥ledAndy Cohen, BravoSasha CohenDaryl Roth ProductionsDisney | ABC
Television GroupElite Island Resorts
CaribbeanEquinoxSusan Fales-HillNaomi T. GoldmanGrand Wailea - A Waldorf
Astoria ResortKomi HatazakiSusanne HubbsTrang LeThe Levesque FamilyEllen and Douglas LoweyGabrielle LuciveroTina and Terry LundgrenMacy’sMarcus Samuelsson GroupBarrie Markowitz
FIGURE SKATING IN HARLEM 2017 ANNUAL REPORT16
FOUNDER $150,000Figure Skating
in Harlem
FOUNDATION BUILDER $10,000 - $20,000Julie & Peter Cummings
Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
Denise Ilitch
Sherry & Kaitlin McCormick
Skillman Foundation
GOLD MEDAL $5,000 - $9,999Michele Bleznak
Cheryl & Paul Davis
Patty & John Ferszt
EGBE Foundation (Community Workshop Sponsor)
Erica & Ralph Gerson
Linda & Andy Jacob
Julianne & Scott Wagner
ACADEMIC CHAMPION $3,500 - $4,999Megan & Bradley Fenkell
SILVER MEDAL $2,500 - $3,499Jennifer Fischer
Lauren & Phillip Fisher
LEADERSHIP SUPPORTER $1,500 - $2,499Maggie Allesee
(Community Workshop Sponsor)
Sandra & Chuck Jacobowitz
Tanith & Charles White
BRONZE MEDAL $1,000 - $1,499Cheri Alexander &
Dr. Richard Redding
MGM Grand
Target
Three Trees Fund -Akron Community Foundation
MENTORSHIP ADVOCATE $750 - $999Karen & Nick Thomas
COACH $500 - $749Beverly Burns
Bud Denker
Karen Dumas
Beth & Malcom Lowenstein
Isabella Tobias
Melvin Shaw
Robbie & Scott Sherman
FAN $250 - $499Jason Brown
(Community Workshop Sponsor)
Wendy Davies
Thomas Gardner
Rebecca & George Hicks
Liz & Jerod Swallow
FRIEND $100 - $249Emily Bennett
Elizabeth & David Elkus
Howard Hertz
Ben Hubbert
Gregory McDu�ee
Eric Meyer
Karen Mitchell
Edith & Drew Paterson
Amy Riley
Stephanie Shenouda
Alexandra & Andrew Sherman
Sarah Strohl
Peg Talburtt & Jim Peggs
Geneva Williams
Lorna Utley
FEBRUARY 27TH RECEPTION SPONSORSAlissandra Aronow
Carrie & David Aronow
Dr. Marjorie M. Fisher
PARTNERSDetroit Department of
Parks & Recreation
Detroit Skating Club
DSO Civic Youth Ensembles
Jack Adams Ice Arena
Michigan Women’s Foundation
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the wonderful supporters who
responded so generously to help launch Figure Skating in Detroit so we
can give our girls the opportunity, education and empowerment to succeed.
DETROIT DONORS BOARD STAFF
Figure Skating in Harlem’s Diversity Committee
meets monthly to discuss ways in which FSH
can create environments within our walls that
promote respect, acceptance, inclusion and
safe spaces for our girls to learn and grow!
For a complete list of Educators, Skating Coaches, Social Workers, Tutors, Counselors and Volunteers, visit www.figureskatinginharlem.org
Photo Credits: Ed Forti, Melanie Greene, Colin Miller, Robyn Roth-Moise, Judy Schiller, Carol Seitz, and Darial Sneed
Design by: Paula Cyhan
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ellen Lowey, Chair
Tina Lundgren, Vice Chair
Phillip J. Azzollini, Treasurer
Amy M. Abbott, Secretary
Sharon Cohen, Founder
Tina R. Davis
Allison Schneirov Fisch
Ross Greenburg
William L. King, M.D., P.C.
Candace Matthews
Courtney Oliver
Teresa A. Teague
Angela Thompson
Julianne Wagner
Maria Weaver
Tamara Tunie, Chair Emerita
HONORARY BOARD
Tai Babilonia
Dick Button
Dorothy Hamill
Scott Hamilton
Sarah Hughes
Sharon Cohen, Founder & CEO
Amy M. Abbott, Deputy Director of Programming
Roxanne Greenstein, Interim Director of Development
Clarissa Minchew, Director of Grants and Administration
Lindsay Wilkinson, Development Manager
Melissa Czarnik, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
Darline Lalanne, Director of Programs and Operations
Wendy Tinko�, Director of Education
Laura Hushion, Director of Skating
Dennis Norris II, Manager of Educational Opportunities
Mary Lou Ibadlit, Manager of Operations
Raquea Hemingway, Program Manager
Bernice DeAbreu, Dean of Students
Nicole Owens, Synchro Manager
Andrew Ford, Educational Data Analyst
Theron James, Creative Director
Antaeus Turns-Ashcraft, Alumnae Coordinator
From left to right top row: Tina Davis, Candace Matthews, Tina
Lundgren, William King, Angela Thompson, Ellen Lowey, Allison
Schneirov Fisch, Amy Abbott. Left to right bottom row: Sharon
Cohen, Julianne Wagner, Courtney Oliver. Not pictured: Phillip
Azzollini, Ross Greenburg, Teresa Teague, and Maria Weaver.
ADVISORY BOARD
Tanith Belbin White
Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell
Liz Cho
Timothy Goebel
Annie Goodman
Susan Kittenplan
Lucinda Knuth
Bernadette Longford
Evan Lysacek
Lynn Plage
Rhonda Ross
Sherrie Smith
Nicole Feld Strauss
Susan L. Taylor
Mary Wilson
Christina Wong
JUNIOR BOARD
Meaghan Cassidy, Chair
Lindsay Wilkinson, Treasurer
Ashley Papa, Secretary
Tandra Y.J. Birkett
Julie Corwin
Melissa Elders
Carinda Green
Mildred Idada
Alexandra Mahler-Haug
Megan Malone
Lori Medley
Leah MarksCandace and Bruce
MatthewsLori and Je� MedleyRoland MouretNBCNew York GiantsNew York JetsEvie PearlmanThe PlazaThe Rachael Ray ShowRao’sKristin ReddSan Francisco 49ersSkaters Landing GreenwichMarley Strauss
20TH ANNIVERSARY ANGELSYeojung and Jim AhnNancy and James BetterBarbara DauphinAndrea and Christopher
DiamantisGerard DoranRoss and Michele
GreenburgAgnes GundElizabeth Hill and Bob CarrDirk ManhinCandace S. and Bruce
MatthewsDr. Anna Ranieri and Mr.
Stephen BoydMichelle SimonPatricia St. PeterCharles and Daneen StiefelKimberly and Philip SummeDoug and Cathy TrecoNancy TurockJulianne and Scott WagnerGeorgann Young
We gratefully acknowledge
all past trustees and chairs
who have contributed to the
growth of FSH over the last
20 years.
This list reflects donor support from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
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TEL: 646.698.3440
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