Ali is a planner focused on urban redevelopment, public realm, and historic preservation. She is currently the Director of Planning and Development for the City of Newburgh, NY where much of her work focuses on redevelopment and economic development, remedies for severely distressed property, and inclusionary and participatory planning. She has previously held positions with the City of Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and with several consulting firms focusing on municipal planning and economic development. Ali holds an undergraduate degree from Bard College and graduate degrees in City Planning and Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives with her family in Newburgh, NY.

A resident of the City of Newburgh for 15 years, Ms. Amato holds a graduate degree in Real Estate Development and Finance. Currently a professional real estate developer and manager, prior work experience has been with Leyland Alliance and Ecological Development. Ms. Amato is also a past member of the Orange County Citizens’ Foundation Place Making Committee and The Historical Society of the Newburgh Bay and The Highlands; current member of Newburgh’s East End Historic District Assn. Former local business owner; currently restoring an “historically contributing” Newburgh house and gardens in the east end.

New York area native. Alum of Fashion Institute of Technology in Interior Design and Historic Preservation. Long career in retail store concept design and customer experience development. Brands include VS PINK, Montblanc, and Rebecca Minkoff. Currently maintaining and restoring a house in the Ward 1 Historic District of Newburgh.

Ms. Powell has been a city resident for 51 years. She currently serves as the Deputy City Clerk for The City of Newburgh. Previously served as an Account Clerk in the Comptroller’s-Finance Department. She has done classes in continuing education in Business Management of S.U.N.Y. Orange, Middletown, New York.

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Cherisse Vickers has been the Executive Director of the IDA since 2018. She has a masters degree in Urban Planning from Hunter College.