Staff and Leadership

Management Staff

Tech Valley Center of Gravity employs a small staff that handles management and administration. The easiest way to contact staff is via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dan Falkenstrom (he/him) - Operations Director

Our Operations Director is our chief executive officer. They oversee everything necessary to keep our facility, staff, and volunteers functioning efficiently, and are the primary contact for operations, governance, communication, and finance. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Elisabeth Kuchera (she/they/he) — Programming Manager

Our Programming Mangaer is responsible for developing interactive, maker-focused curriculum and programming for children, adults, and professionals. They coordinate our team of volunteer and contract educators, as well as with external educators, schools, and staff members to advertise and execute our events & classes, Maker-in-Residence program, Community Access Fund programs and youth STEAM programming. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rebecca Bliss (she/her) — Development Manager

Our Development Manger is responsible for our general fundraising, and as one of the executives responsible for the organization’s public relations & partnerships. They provide leadership around successful fund development while increasing & enhancing membership. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Greyson Musick (he/they) - Community Developer

Our Community Developer is the first point of contact for current and future members regarding general questions about the COG or customer support. They generate content for and manage our social media channels, and develop methods and events to connect members and encourage a socially active community. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Board of Directors

Tech Valley Center of Gravity's board of directors is comprised of an outstanding compilation of makers, teachers, business owners, executives and subject-matter experts who volunteer their time, wisdom and expertise to advance the organization's mission and strategically move it forward. Officers serve one year terms and are chosen from among the elected directors. Directors serve two-year terms. Both officers and directors are elected by the general membership in accordance with the organization's bylaws .

2023-24 Executive Committee

Courtney Moore
President
Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Kit Clemente
Vice President
Trinkets of Troy

Dylan Thies
Treasurer
General Dynamics Information Technology

Sam Bonfante
Secretary
Justworks, Inc.

Deborah E. Nazon, Ph.D.
At-Large Member
EcoDiverCities

Directors

Sam Bonfante
Justworks, Inc.

Dayonna Bowles
Instructional Technologist

Kit Clemente
Trinkets of Troy

Ernest "Buddy" Cusick
Chromalloy Gas Turbine, LLC

Joanne Fernandez
New York State Department of State

Courtney Moore
Naval Nuclear Laboratory

Deborah E. Nazon, Ph.D.
EcoDiverCities

Jessica Otitigbe
Creative Collaborations Consulting, College of Saint Rose

Dylan Thies
General Dynamics Information Technology

Work Zone Coordinators

Tech Valley Center of Gravity wouldn't be possible without the help of our volunteers. If you have a question about a piece of equipment in a certain work zone, or need to ask schedule a safety orientation, you will want to reach out to the Coordinator for that specific Work Zone.