Staff
Alli Lidie, Interim CEO, NYC
email, (518) 694-0660 x 2
Alli leads the organization’s strategic development, mission-driven work, and advocacy efforts to ensure afterschool and community school programs have the funding, policies, and support they need to thrive. Since joining the Network 12 years ago, Alli has played a central role in shaping its policy agenda, strengthening strategic partnerships, and expanding capacity-building efforts for programs and stakeholders across the state. She leads the organization’s work on school-community partnerships and oversaw the development of the latest edition of the Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) tool.
Prior to her time at the Network, Alli served as a Quality Advisor at Dallas Afterschool, coaching programs to improve overall quality. She also spent three years planning and implementing programming for middle school students at the Old Firehouse Teen Center in Virginia and worked as a Drama Specialist and Team Leader at Camp McLean. Alli holds a Bachelor of Arts in Drama with a minor in Economics from the University of Virginia. She was a 2014-2015 White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellow through the Riley Institute and was recognized as one of National AfterSchool Association’s Next Generation Leaders in 2014.
Erin Broderick, Chief Program Officer, Capital Region
email, (518) 694-0660 x 3
The Chief Program Officer, Erin Broderick, is responsible for overseeing, executing, and expanding all of the quality services of the organization, including Afterschool Program Accreditation, School-Age Care Credential, Network membership, and the annual conference. Erin also oversees all of the Network’s communication and marketing.
Erin joins the Network for Youth Success with many years of experience working with school-age children and school-age providers. Most recently, Erin worked at the Capital District Child Care Council, where she helped to ensure quality in afterschool programs throughout the Capital District.
Erin teaches the NYS School-Age Credential Preparatory Program, advises credential candidates, and coaches programs through the accreditation process. Erin also serves as an accreditation and credential endorser.
Erin holds a BFA in Graphic Design from the College of Saint Rose, a NYS Early Learning Trainer’s Credential and went through the NYS SAC Credential Program.
Erin holds a New York State Trainer and Technical Assistance Professional Credential as both a School-Age Professional Development Specialist and as a Coach. Erin is also a New York State Certified Health and Safety Trainer through the Office of Children and Family Services.
Timothy Fowler, School-Age Technical Assistance Resource Center Project Director, Capital Region
email, (518) 694-0660 x 4
The School-Age Technical Assistance Resource Center (SATARC) Project Director, Timothy Fowler, oversees all of the Network’s professional development and technical assistance work, along with all of the organization’s STEAM work, including leading the statewide National Girls Collaborative STEAM Project. The Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) tool is also a part of the Professional Development Department. Timothy’s work includes leading workshops and trainings, ensuring compliance with state requirements for training, providing coaching to individuals, and providing technical assistance on issues related to afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs.
He previously worked for the Missouri AfterSchool Network, coordinating technical assistance for the state’s 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees. He has more than 25 years’ experience working with children and youth in a variety of community organizations.
Timothy completed his Masters Degree in Public Affairs — Nonprofit Management through the Truman School of Public Affairs at the University of Missouri–Columbia. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Washington University in St. Louis. Despite this, he is not from Missouri–Timothy spent his youth in Greene in Chenango County and Austerlitz in Columbia County. He graduated from Chatham High School before going to college in St. Louis, and returned home to New York in 2014.
Timothy holds a New York State Trainer and Technical Assistance Professional Credential as a Professional Development Specialist in School-Age and Early Care and a Coaching Credential for School-Age Professionals.
Lea Maggiulli, Office Coordinator, Capital Region
(518) 694-0660 x 0 email
Lea Maggiulli, is the Office Coordinator, supporting the Network staff with day-to-day activities. Lea has many years of experience working with school age children and, school age providers. Lea has hands on experience as a school Age Childcare Director, and Trainer. Lea, recently was employed as a School Age Registrar, and Trainer, for Bright Side Up, formerly known as the Capital District Child Care Council. As a Registrar, Lea oversaw school age programs in the capital district area, to ensure compliance with the regulations. As a School Age Trainer, Lea taught the NYS School-Age Credential Preparatory Program, and, coached programs through the accreditation process. Lea served as an accreditation and credential endorser.
Abbi Rice, STEAM & Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, Rochester
email, (518) 694-0660 x 700
Abbi previously worked for Impact Earth, a commercial and residential food waste hauler in Rochester, NY as their Environmental Education Manager. In this role, Abbi taught all ages on sustainability topics that include composting, zero waste living, and recycling. She also managed the food waste schools program which introduces composting into the lunchroom and teaches students the benefits of compost through hands-on and lecture based education.
Abbi Completed her Masters Degree in Environmental Anthropology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her Masters research brought her to Northern B.C. studying the effects that development has on First Nations access to the land. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in both Cultural Anthropology and Fine Arts with a Minor in Museum Studies from SUNY Brockport.
Cara Sherwood, Events & Special Projects Coordinator, Capital Region
email, (518) 694-0660 ext. 702
Cara oversees the Networks’ annual conference, Empower Youth Success, coordinates Network events, and provides supplemental support for Wayne MOST and SATARC contracts.
Cara comes with decades of experience in event planning, most recently coming from the Food & Beverage industry. She started her career in the energy efficiency sector with Lockheed Martin and then CLEAResult before transitioning to work for a traveling events company focusing on youth birthday parties. Past experience also includes Associate Producer of The Enchanted City Steampunk Festival and Mini Maker Faire held in Troy.
Cara has volunteered for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Organization (HOBY NYE) for over 20 years. She held the Leadership Seminar Chairperson position for two years organizing their three day conference for high school sophomores. Additionally she has served as Director of Facilities, Director of Staffing, and a number of other committee and volunteer roles over the years. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology with Minors in Medical Anthropology and Spanish from SUNY Potsdam.
