Meet Our Board

The New York Cycle Club is led by a volunteer board elected annually by our members. Each board member helps shape the Club by organizing rides, events, and programs that bring our cycling community together.

Colin Taber
President
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Rediscovered cycling through NYCC after years away from the bike. Led a B16 SIG team for a decade and served in multiple board roles. Honored to keep advancing the Club’s work

Steve Vaccaro
Vice President of Rides
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NYCC member for 14 years, ride leader for over a decade, and board member for five years. Has worked to protect injured cyclists through legal advocacy since 2006

Denise Alvarez-Heller
Treasurer
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Financial controller in the construction industry for over 18 years. Enjoys cycling, running, and open-water swimming outside of work

Anna Taruschio
Secretary
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A Mom and a lawyer, and the Club’s A-Rides Coordinator. Facilitating and encouraging A-level rides

Natan Elman
A-Rides Coordinator
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Member since 2014. Likes to ride his bike a lot, sometimes too much. Big fan of winter and unfriendly cycling weather. Likes to gather people around for group rides, 8 days a week.

YJ Chen
B-Rides Coordinator
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Serving as B-Rides Coordinator since 2025 with prior board role as VP of Programs. Active member since 2017, B-SIG leader (2021–2024), and current B-STS captain

Jim Zisfein
C-Rides Coordinator
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I am a 74 year old retired physician, member of NYCC since 2012, and C-rides coordinator since 2023.

Sheila O'Connor
Content Editor
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I love riding bikes and giving back to NYCC

Larry Ubell
ENY Ride Director
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I’ve been riding since 1989. I love being a member & leading NYCC rides. I own a Home Inspection Co. My interests are cycling, classical music & home brewing.

Diana Palacios
Events Director
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I’m excited to have the chance to serve as the Events Director on our club’s board. I can’t wait to create fun and memorable experiences for our members this coming year. 

Neile Weissman
Public Affairs Director
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Leads the Club’s transit partnerships, park cycling protocols, and Roll it Forward! program, while advocating for cycling access and community growth

Michael Diener
Technology Director
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Leads NYCC’s website makeover and formerly coordinated A-rides. Organizer of Central Park Leveled Laps since 2021 and the annual ABC ride series since 2023

Jenna Korotkin
Volunteer Coordinator
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Began cycling with the 2025 NYCC B-SIG.

Scott Weinstein
Webmaster
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Engineer & CTO - I've built numerous products from FX & equities trading platforms, B2B payment apps, marketing portals, and ride feedback form

Interested in Joining the Board?

Our club is run by volunteers, and the Board plays a key role in keeping everything rolling smoothly. Each position comes with specific responsibilities, from planning rides to managing finances and communications. Serving on the Board is a great way to give back, shape the future of the Club, and help create the best cycling experience for our members. If you’re interested in volunteering, here’s what each role involves:

President
Represent, or assign a member to represent, the Club to all outside parties; ensure that the agenda at all membership and Board of Directors’ meetings is carried out; and shall ensure that other elected officers are pursuing the duties of their respective offices.
Vice President of Rides
According to the Club Bylaws, the Vice President of Rides with the Ride Coordinators and under general Board supervision supports and coordinates all work on club rides, and establishes  policies and rules for Club rides. In recent years, the VP-Rides role has focused on promoting and diversifying ride programming; developing ride-related policies, procedures and communications for the Club; and managing accident reports and insurance claims and facilitating and monitoring compliance with club policy.
Treasurer
Keep an account of all moneys received and expended by and for the club; make disbursements authorized by the Board of Directors; present a report of the financial condition of the Club each month in preparation of the monthly Board meetings; render a complete statement of the Club’s financial condition and inventory of property annually for publication to the membership; be responsible for the possession of the corporate seal of the Club; respond promptly to membership fee inquiries; and create financial analyses as needed.
Secretary
Keep accurate records of Board proceedings, including meetings of the Board; maintain records of Club policies, committees, and programs; serve as custodian of key organizational and governing documents including current By-laws, policies, or any minutes, and provide such upon request by any member.
Rides Coordinators (A, B, C Rides)
Recruit leaders with a goal of offering a variety of rides in terms of distance, terrain and speed, help leaders with route planning, and reviewing ride submissions. Challenges include encouraging riders to move from participant to leader and maintaining a comprehensive ride leader database. Serve as the initial point of contact with the club for questions, issues and problems that arise with respect to design, planning, listing, and execution of rides.
Content Editor
Manages the Club’s communications, including the website, newsletters, and social media.
The Content Editor also works with volunteers to create content, design visuals, and keep members informed.Responsible for preparing all communications on behalf of the club. This includes managing website content, creating pages and events as requested from other board members, preparing and sending regular newsletters and posting to social media. Work in collaboration with Volunteer coordinator to recruit volunteers for graphic design, social media, developing content and building web pages as needed.
ENY Ride Director
Plans and coordinates all aspects of the annual Escape New York event. With the help of an able committee appointed by the ENY Director, he or she conceives, imagines, trumpets and guides the 10-month effort that culminates in the Club’s signature ride.
Events Director
Organize and run both cycling and non-cycling social events. In collaboration with the Ride Coordinators organize the catering for two of the club’s cycling events, the All-Class and Newcomers Rides, and develop a calendar of non-cycling social events including a holiday party, a volunteer recognition party, and member mixers.
Marketing Director  
Responsible for branding, managing communications, social media, and marketing effort for the club and its events. The Marketing Director leads the Marketing Committee, which is a committee of the board, including Content Editor, Public Affairs Director, ENY Director and other board members as needed. Members are welcome to serve on this committee.
Public Affairs Director
Represents the Club to public agencies in order to secure access to facilities the Club needs to provide activities for the membership; and to the media and other organizations in order to win and maintain public support for the Club and cycling in general. They shall advise the Board on public relations implications of Club policy; Inform the membership of pending and in-force governmental actions; work with the Marketing Director to expand and diversify the Club’s membership.
Technology Director
Responsible for bringing in updated technology solutions and systems that help streamline and maintain club functions. To support the club's mission, duties include identifying, prioritizing, and managing implementation of technical enhancements. This applies to both the NYCC website and external technical platforms.
Volunteer Coordinator   
Recruit and manage volunteers for various Club activities including Escape New York, Club weekends, events, ride leaders and board committees. Coordinates the yearly volunteer party in collaboration with the Events Director and manages the incentive rewards process.
Webmaster    
Manages the Club’s digital platforms, including the website (front and back end, user accounts), social media, Discord, online forums, and email systems. Serves as the administrator for the Club’s Strava group. Acts as a liaison between the Club’s technology needs and an external website developer who codes and implements changes. Provides education and support to members who need help navigating the website, posting rides, or resolving login and access issues. Ensures all platforms are secure, functional, and up to date.