Board of Trustees

Pete Iorizzo manages communications for the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District. In his role, he tells the district’s story through its digital platforms, coordinates internal and external messaging of news and policy, and advocates for district initiatives, such as school budget votes. He also serves on the district’s COVID Reopening Task Force, which helps set protocols in response to the pandemic. Prior to working in K-12 education, Pete spent 15 years in the media, first as a reporter and editor at the Times Union in Albany, N.Y., and then as the communications director for the University at Albany’s athletic department. He has bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Psychology from Syracuse University, and he’s working toward a master’s in Business Administration from UAlbany. Since moving to Cooperstown with his wife, Mary Jane, in 2019, he has been so grateful for the wonderful care their two children have received at Brookwood.

Nina Nocciolino Mullaney is the Publicity Director for a full-service media relations and consulting firm for authors and thought leaders, publishing quality non-fiction work in the fields of business, current events, parenting, personal growth, science, health, and technology. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Northeastern University and a Master’s degree in Publishing from New York University. She has over 15 years of experience in the publishing industry, including time spent in the Young Readers division of Penguin Random House, and eight years at Harvard Business Review Press. Nina grew up in Binghamton, NY and spent 20 years living and working outside of Boston before returning to upstate New York in the spring of 2020, with her family. She and her husband, Liam, live in Cooperstown, and are very grateful for the experience their children Seamus and Nora are having at Brookwood. 

Kyle Liner is the Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer for Bank of Cooperstown. His role with the bank is to work with local businesses to serve their needs and help them thrive. Kyle has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from SUNY Oswego. He is also a board member on the Otsego County Development Committee. Kyle is a Cooperstown native and returned to Cooperstown after college with his wife Paula and son, Jake. Jake is currently enrolled at The Brookwood School in their Toddler program.  

Mary Clare Roberts attended The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. for her undergraduate studies and obtained her Masters in Social Work from SUNY Albany.  Mary Clare has devoted her career to working with and for children, and is thrilled to be on the Board of The Brookwood School.  She is currently the School Social Worker for the Cooperstown Central School District, where she supports students in grades 7-12 through counseling, social-emotional focused classroom lessons, and whole-school interventions that promote the holistic well-being of the school community.  Prior to her work at CCS, Mary Clare coordinated the multidisciplinary team that makes up the Otsego County Child Advocacy Center under the Office of the District Attorney.  She has also enjoyed spending time teaching yoga to young children at The Clark Sports Center and previously serving on the Girls on the Run of Central New York Board of Directors.  Mary Clare lives in Cooperstown with her husband, Dean, and their son, Samuel, who happily attends The Brookwood School.

Stephanie Stringer graduated from Utica College with a degree in Business Management and quickly dedicated herself to philanthropy, volunteering with numerous local organizations. She later earned her Real Estate license, broadening her professional horizons.

A proud Brookwood alumna, and both her daughter and son attended Brookwood from infancy through preschool. Her connection strengthened further when she joined the Board of Directors in 2015, serving until 2023 before stepping into the role of Business Manager. Today, she is honored to return once again as a member of the Board of Directors.

Professionally, Stephanie works at Milford Central School as an administrative assistant in the District Office. Outside of her career and volunteer service, she enjoys time spent outdoors, especially boating adventures with her husband, Bryan, and their children, Cora and Mason, are among her greatest joys.

Josh Greenman grew up in Otsego County. Following high school graduation, he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Emergency Medical Services Management from Springfield College and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Behavior from Tiffin University. Josh has devoted his life to the service of others working at several paid and volunteer ambulance services as a paramedic with 25 years of EMS experience. Additionally in his service to others, he worked as a State Trooper for the Maryland State Police for three years prior to being hired by the New York State Police. He currently serves as a Lieutenant with the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. As a trooper, he was instrumental in developing school safety presentations for school faculty and staff in the tri-county area. Josh and his family moved to the Cooperstown area in 2022 and his youngest child attended The Brookwood School for three years.

Hilari Head, FNP-BC resides in the village of Cooperstown with her husband Will, and their three young children. Maeve, Gavin, and Rhett have each attended The Brookwood School.

For many years Hilari worked as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit.  Hilari decided to then furthered her professional career, and is now a board certified family nurse practitioner.  In this role she has worked as a pediatric hospitalist managing both newborns and children in the hospital setting.

Hilari currently works at Bassett Medical Center in the Cancer Treatment Center, caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis, as well as managing hematological disorders.

Outside of her professional career, Hilari enjoys being engaged in the local community. With her husband, their efforts to give back include the renovations of many local historical buildings, as well as supporting the growth of new.

The Dykstra Family is grateful for The Brookwood School and all it has provided to their children and the community.