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2026119
APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
- Introduced
- July 12, 2026
- Latest action
- July 12, 2026
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- scope: countywide
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BUDGET, FINANCE & PERSONNEL
RESOLUTION NO. 2026119
RE:
APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
Legislators VALDÉS SMITH, ATKINS, MUNN, ALEXANDER, ARNOFF, BRENDLI,
DRAGO, KAUL, KEARNEY, LAWLER, REDL, SHAH and WINSBY offer the following and
move its adoption:
WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Board of Trustees of Dutchess Community
College; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 6306 of the Education Law, Sapna Moudgil-Shah
be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Board of Trustees of Dutchess Community
College.
APPOINTMENTS
Sapna Moudgil-Shah
TERM EXPIRES
June 30, 2033
STATE OF NEW YORK
ss:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the Countr of Dutchess, hate compared the foregoing Resolution with the orgunal
Resolution now on fle in the office of said Clerk, and which tras adopted br said Legislature on the 13th dar of Juir 2026, and the same a true and correct
transcript of said original Resolution and the whole thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hate hereunto set mr hand and seal of said Legislature this 14th dar
JULIE HIROISHI, CLERK OF THE LEGISLATURE
Sapna Moudgil-Shah (she/ her)
Dutchess County, NY
PUBLIC SERVICE • EDUCATION • ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Strategic organizational and public sector leader with 25+ years of experience spanning education, government,
civic engagement, and mission-driven organizations. Proven ability to build operational infrastructure, manage
complex initiatives, oversee budgets and communications, and cultivate strong community and stakeholder
partnerships. Experienced in education technology, government operations, workforce development, team
leadership, and strategic communications. Committed to strengthening communities, expanding opportunity, and
supporting accessible public education.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
DEMOCRATIC DATA EXCHANGE (DDx)
PRODUCT MARKETING MANAGER / CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER Aug 2024 – July 2025
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Developed communications, engagement, and operational strategies supporting a national civic and
nonprofit data-sharing ecosystem.
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Partnered across technical and client-facing teams to improve workflows, training materials, and
stakeholder communications.
DIGIDEMS
POLITICAL DIRECTOR Feb 2022 – March 2023
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Supervised and supported 17+ embedded technical staff across congressional campaigns in multiple states.
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Led onboarding, training, recruitment, and professional development initiatives for geographically
distributed teams.
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Collaborated with senior leadership on staffing strategy, operational planning, and personnel management.
NY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AMANDA SEPTIMO, AD 84 (South Bronx)
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF Jan 2021 – Sept 2021
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Built operational and communications infrastructure for a first-term Assembly office serving the South
Bronx by establishing constituent relationship management systems, staff workflows, meeting protocols,
and intern coordination processes.
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Managed office communications across press, social media, community engagement, and legislative
priorities.
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Cultivated partnerships with community organizations, local businesses, and elected officials to support
constituent services and policy initiatives.
LINDSEY BOYLAN FOR CONGRESS
CAMPAIGN MANAGER and TREASURER Aug 2019 – Aug 2020
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Directed operations for a $1M+ congressional campaign, overseeing budgeting, compliance, fundraising,
staffing, and communications.
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Hired and managed consultants, vendors, and campaign operations during a full primary election cycle.
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Oversaw financial administration and legal compliance as campaign Treasurer.
Sapna Moudgil-Shah (she/her) |
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP
Led and supported education technology, curriculum, and student performance initiatives across public sector and
mission-driven educational organizations.
PRODUCT STRATEGY CONSULTANT | Education Technology and Publishing, 2016–2018
LEAD PRODUCT MANAGER, K–1 System of Courses | Pearson Education, 2014–2015
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT | Sesame Workshop, 2012–2014
SR. DIRECTOR, STUDENT PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS, ARIS | NYC Department of Education, 2009–2012
DIRECTOR, TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SERVICES | Kaplan K12 Learning Services, 2007–2009
LOCAL GOVERNANCE and COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
CLINTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, FINANCE COMMITTEE DUTCHESS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CAUCUS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER, RESOURCES & TRAINING COMMITTEE 2026 - Present
2026 - Present
TOWN OF CLINTON DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEMBER
DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE 2022 - Present
ADDITIONAL CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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CANDIDATE FOR TOWN BOARD | Town of Clinton, NY, 2025
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTED MEMBER | Manhattan, NY, 2019 – 2022
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MANHATTAN BOROUGH DIRECTOR | Amplify Her NYC, 2018 – 2019
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FOUNDER AND DESIGNER, ACTIVATEDNYC | Small business encouraging civic engagement, 2017 – 2024
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Organizational Leadership
Strategic Planning
Budget and Operational Oversight
Stakeholder and Community Engagement
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Team Leadership and Development
Communications and Public Engagement
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Program and Project Management
EDUCATION
M.A., ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT | Fordham University, 2019
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE OWNERSHIP | Professional Development Certificate, Fashion Institute of Technology
B.S., COMPUTER SCIENCE | University of Michigan Ann Arbor
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
O NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS
(To be completed by the requesting department)
Total Current Year Cost
$-
Total Current Year Revenue
and Source
$
Source of County Funds (check one):
• Existing Appropriations
• Additional Appropriations
• Contingency
• Other (explain)
• Transfer of
Existing
Appropriations
Identify Line Items):
Related Expenses: Amount $
Nature/Reason:
Anticipated Savings to County:
Net County Cost (this year):
Over Five Years:
Are there any costs associated with this resolution that impact any municipality
within Dutchess County?
(If YES, provide detail here or separately)
Additional Comments / Explanation:
Prepared by: Y. Valdes Smith
2026N2
Prepared On: 6/11/26
Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call
District
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck
District 3 - LaGrange
District 12 - East Fishkill
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill
District 21 - East Fishkill
Name
Valdés Smith*
Atkins*
Munn*
Yes
X
Polasek*
X
Metzger*
Redl (VC)
Lawler (C)
Darrow
Brendli
Johnson
Rhodes
Caswell
Present:
Absent:
Vacant:
12
Resolution: _
Motion:
Total :
12
Yes
Abstentions:
No
No
2026119 APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - MOTION TO AMEND
Budget, Finance, and Personnel Committee Roll Call
District Name Yes No
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith*
X
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins*
X
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn*
X
District 3 - LaGrange Polasek*
X
District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger*
X
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl (VC)
X
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler (C)
X
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow
X
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli
X
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson
X
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes
X
District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell
X
12
Present: ____
Absent: ____
Vacant: ____
Resolution: ____
Motion: ____
8 4
Total : ______ ______
Yes No
Abstentions: ______
2026119 APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
Roll Call Sheets
District Last Name YES NO
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon Valdés Smith
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie Atkins
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck Munn
District 3 - LaGrange Polasek
District 12 - East Fishkill Metzger
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie Redl
District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie Arnoff
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie Lawler
District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie Shah
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie Kaul
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley Darrow
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie Brendli
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie Johnson
District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck Kearney
District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger Giles
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie Winsby
District 15 - Wappinger Faust
District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill McHoul
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill Rhodes
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook Drago
District 21 - East Fishkill Caswell
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale Tresca
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill Rolison
District 24 - Dover and Pawling House
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook Alexander
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
25
Present: ____
Absent: ____
Vacant: ____
Resolution: ____
Motion: ____
15 10
Total : ______ ______
Yes No
Abstentions: ____
2026119 APPOINTMENT TO THE DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES