our staff
What makes BGCS so special?
Our amazing staff!
Central Services Administrative Office
104 Education Drive
Schenectady, New York 12303
Phone: (518) 374-4714
Fax: (518) 374-4433
Executive Director - Shane Bargy
Director of Operations -
Director of Finance - David Hodgkinson
Director of Development - Felix Perez
Area Director - Amanda Boyle
Director of School Programs -
Facilities Manager - Mike Barry
Database Manager - Shawn Bargy
Adeline Wright Graham Clubhouse
104 Education Drive
Schenectady, New York 12303
(518) 709 - 1875
Unit Director - Stephanie Lavalley
Program Director - Creig Blyden
Rotterdam Clubhouse
721 Curry Road
Schenectady, New York 12306
(518) 355-7440
Program Director- Lindsay Byard
Steinmetz Clubhouse
118 Henry Street
Schenectady, New York 12304
(518) 372-3620
Program Director- Faatih Rasul
Northside Village Clubhouse
Community Center Building 11
2450 VanVranken Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12308
TBD
Program Director- Alyssa Bailey
21st Century After School Programs
(518) 374-4714
(518) 918-4861
Program Coordinator-
Community School Programs
(518) 374-4714
Program Coordinator- Pat Scavotto
Workforce
(518) 374-4714
Career & Support Specialist - Dara Orederu
Camp Lovejoy
3476 Lovejoy Rd (GPS- Old Stage Rd)
Altamont, NY
Office (518) 861-8351
First Aid (518) 861-5579
Camp Director-
Camp Program Director- Stephanie Lavalley
Meet our staff
Alyssa Bailey
21st Century School Program Coordinator
Alyssa started with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady during the summer of 2022 as the Summer Program Coordinator/ 21st Century Summer Program Coordinator for the four Schenectady City School District sites. She is an alum of the University at Albany where she received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and discovered her passion for serving the communities of the Capital Region. Alyssa comes from an education and nonprofit background, currently serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Girls on the Run Capital Region. She previously worked in the City School District of Albany as a paraprofessional providing socio-emotional education, restorative justice, and crisis intervention for middle school aged students. “I am so excited to be a part of the important work BGCS is doing to provide engaging, educational and safe programing for the youth that represent the bright future of this community.”
Michael Baish
Social Media Manager and Administrative Assistant
After having previously worked with BGCS as a volunteer and counselor at Camp Lovejoy, Michael began working at the Boys & Girls Club of Schenectady as an administrative assistant in the spring of 2017. He appreciates the opportunity to interact with club members and their families, as well as the staff and Board at BGCS. When not in the BGCS office, Michael is a member of Club Blue (the Young Professionals Board for the BGCS), is a strong supporter of the local music scene, and enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Erica, and their two dogs.
Michelle Ballou
Administrative Assistant
Michelle comes to BGCS with a background predominantly of an entrepreneurial nature as an Administrative and Virtual Assistant, as well as having owned Decadent Diva Gourmet Chocolates in Ballston Spa. She also has an extensive background in the tax preparation, retail and restaurant fields.
She has been a mentor, has hosted foreign exchange students, has been a foster parent and is an adoptive parent. Michelle has always strived to be an advocate for and be a safe, nurturing and positive resource for children.
“Working for the children of Schenectady through BGCS fulfills my need to work for a greater purpose than myself. I love to see the kids’ smiles!”
Breya Boddie
Community Schools Programs Coordinator
Breya Boddie is a native of the capital area. Her journey in youth development began during her final year at Albany High School. Since then, she has held roles as a Site Director at Sheridan Preparatory Academy and Arbor Hill Elementary School. Breya's experience with the Boys and Girls Club organization has been extensive. As a Program Manager for the Boys and Girls Club of Albany school programs, she has had the privilege of not only delivering impactful programs but also experiencing the profound sense of community and care shared between the club and its members.
Julie Rouse
Unit Director, Rotterdam Club
Aquatics Director, Schenectady City Pools
Julie started working at the Rotterdam Club of BGCS in January 2006 as a part time Lifeguard, Swim Instructor and volunteered as a swim coach. In August of 2006, she became the full time program director at RBGC and the Aquatics Director for the Pools in Schenectady in the summer time. Besides working with children and families in the community, her passion is raising her two young daughters, ages 1 and 3, and spending time with her loving husband. “Children, families and community is my passion and because I had strong caring relationships with adult mentors during my youth, I feel it is very necessary to provide the same to the youth in our community.”