Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady Staff

Shane has been serving the residents of Schenectady County for over 30 years as the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady, as well as working for Schenectady County in various human service roles. A graduate of Mont Pleasant High School in Schenectady, Shane is proud to say he is from the community he is serving at the Boys & Girls Club. He started at the Club as a part-time Education Aid in 1992 until he was hired full-time as a Program Director at the Rotterdam Club and eventually as the Unit Director at the Mont Pleasant Clubhouse. In 2008, Shane became the CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City before returning as the Executive Director of the Schenectady organization in 2010. He is most proud that he helped lead the Boys & Girls Club through the pandemic, which never closed and served as the headquarters for COVID 19 relief in Schenectady County. The Club served over 100,000 free meals during the pandemic and was a key partner in the COVID 19 Coalition that brought dozens of partners and volunteers together to assist with the greater community's basic needs by delivering over 16,500 care packages to the porches of those in need. Shane resides in Delanson with his wife Jennifer and their four children.

Alyssa Bailey

Program Director, Northside Village Clubhouse

Alyssa started with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady during the summer of 2022 as the Summer Program Coordinator for the Schenectady City School District sites and has since then played an active role in our School Programs. 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, previously serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for Girls on the Run Capital Region and the Fundraising & Sponsorship Chair for Belmont Pop Warner board. 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 programming for the youth that represent the bright future of this community.” Alyssa has recently helped our organization reopen the former Yates Village Clubhouse under its new name and looks forward to a great first year of programming at the Northside Village.

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, is a strong supporter of the local music scene serving at local music venue Jive Hive Live and serves on the Advisory Council for the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards. Above all else though, Michael enjoys spending time at home with his wife, Erica, and their dog.

Lindsay Byard

Workforce and Recruitment Coordinator

Lindsay Byard joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady in January of 2023 as an Art Specialist at Oneida Middle School. Quickly, she became site leader and shortly after, became the Program Director at the Rotterdam Boys & Girls Club. Lindsay served as Camp Director of SPARC summer camp, and as Program Director at RBGC for 2 school years. Now, she has taken on a new role as the Workforce & Recruitment Coordinator, serving teens and young adults in our community to gain work experience. Lindsay takes great pride in serving youth and strengthening the skills needed to be successful in the workforce.
"I have learned great things working with BGCS, and I look forward to continuing serving my community.”

David Hodgkinson

Finance Director

David Hodgkinson started with the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady in October of 2023 in the position of Director of Finance. David has 38 years of financial management experience and has worked as an Accountant/Firm Administrator, Comptroller for private industry. He has worked for public school districts in positions such as Business Administrator and Treasurer. He is also a New York State certified School Business Administrator through the NYS Education Department. Prior to coming to BGCS, he was the Director of Finance for nine years for the non-profit organization American Institute of Architects New York State. David has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from S.U.N.Y. at Plattsburgh, a Master of Science degree in Accounting from The College of Saint Rose, and a Certificate of Advanced Study degree in Educational Administration from the University of Albany. David’s enjoys activities with his wife, and his hobbies include playing guitar in a local band and fishing in the summer. “I am very happy to be a part of the great team at BGCS and look forward to many more years here.”

Becca Pollard

Director of Operations

Becca comes to BGCS with a background in the nonprofit sector, having worked with various organizations dedicated to youth development and community engagement. She has held multiple positions working with children both in and out of the Capital Region. Passionate about creating positive opportunities for young people, Becca is excited to be a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady. Outside of work, Becca enjoys the outdoors, spending time with family, and traveling to new places.

Shaquanna Robinson

Program Director, Rotterdam Club

My name is Shaquanna Robinson and I'm the Program director at the Rotterdam clubhouse. I've been with the organization for almost 8 years and plan to continue on for many more. I was born in New Jersey but currently reside in Schenectady. I've recently just had my first child, a 4-month-old Babygirl and I'm loving motherhood. I'm the oldest of three and only girl so that started off my love for kids. Now as a mom it's even more important to me to ensure we raise the next generation right. Working for the Boys & Girls Club has been one of the best decisions I could've made.

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.”