Board of Directors
The MVSS Board of Directors is a dedicated group of community leaders, educators, and professionals committed to guiding our mission and ensuring every student has the support to succeed.
Darcy Miller
Darcy Miller is one of the co-founders of MVSS and has served on the Board and mentored for the past 12 years. She also served on the Mount Vernon Board of Education for 7 years. She holds a BA from New York University and a MA from The Graduate Center at the City University of New York.
Bil Adams
Bill Adams is retired after a 35 year career working at JP Morgan. He is a founding member of the Mount Vernon Star Scholars Board of Director.
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Maame Forson
Maame Efua Forson is a graduate of MV Steam Academy and, with the support of her mentor, earned her degree from Harvard University in 2025. Her studies focused on Cognitive Neuroscience and Social Anthropology. Maame is preparing to pursue a Master’s in Public Health at graduate school. She is enthusiastic about joining the MVSS board and looks forward to giving back to her community.
Norm Savoie
Norm Savoie is an experienced finance professional currently working in wealth management. He earned BA, MA and MBA degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Norm is a past president of Mount Vernon Star Scholars.
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Stephen Ball
Stephen Ball is an attorney with experience in law practice, financial services, and higher education, including Dean of Students at Harvard Law School. He earned his BA and Masters of Public Policy at University of Michigan and his J.D. from Harvard Law.
Peggy Williams
Peggy Williams has dedicated 26 years to serving as a school counselor at Mount Vernon High School. In her role, she leads the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, the National Honor Society, and the New York State SMART Scholars programs. Peggy holds a Master of Science degree in School Counseling.
Shadae Leslie
Shadae Leslie is an Account Supervisor at Prosek Partners, one of the largest independent, integrated communications and marketing firms globally. She holds a BS in Public Relations and a concentration in African-American Studies from Boston University. Shadae is a proud graduate of Mount Vernon High School and is a former Star Scholar from the Class of 2016.