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The Steeplechasers“The
ideal steeplechaser has speed, stamina, smarts and enough athletic ability
to run and jump at the same time.” The Saratoga Steeplechasers are a group of young professionals improving
the quality of life in Saratoga Springs, NY by supporting arts, cultural
and non-profit organizations throughout greater Saratoga. Whether through
fundraising events, grant-writing, publicity or volunteer coordination,
the Steeplechasers fill a variety of needs for the organizations they
serve. Like their equine counterparts, they are multi-talented, vibrant,
dignified but never boring… a new generation of leaders upholding
Saratoga’s distinctiveness as a culturally rich, dynamic community.
Some Steeplechasers with Rev. Burns (from L. Jennifer Joseph Perry, Jennifer Hunt Dempsey, Elisa Sheehan, Rev. Burns, Jaime Hutson, Kiley Wittig, Leigh Ollman, Torey Adler, and Betsy Boland Members include: Stacey Allen Gabe Anderson loves the unique character of Saratoga Springs and works actively to preserve its charm. Along with being one of the original Steeplechasers since 2005, he is a member of the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation and owns a circa 1926 Craftsman home. Gabe has lived in Saratoga Springs with his wife, Jen, and their two dogs, Stella and Happy, since 2003. He has more than a decade of Web publishing experience and is Director of Customer Support for e-learning software company Articulate. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Vassar College. He runs a lot and is currently training for his first marathon. Alysa Arnold is both a Steeplechaser and a member of the Universal Preservation Hall Board of Directors. She is the president and founder of Saratoga Doula Services and is a trained post-partum doula. Jordane Arthur is the owner and founder of Heavenscent - an eco-friendly florest Betsy Boland is a native of Saratoga Springs and returned to the area from New York City where she managed fundraising events for Fordham University. Currently, Betsy manages stewardship and donor relations for SUNY Empire State College and prior to that she worked closely with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s President, Dr, Shirley Ann Jackson, on fundraising events throughout the country. Betsy is committed to enriching the community of her hometown and in addition to pursuing Universal Preservation Hall’s mission, Betsy has also dedicated enthusiasm and time to the creation of SaratogaArtsFest. Betsy is one of the founding members of The Steeplechasers and is currently the “Fearless Leader” of the group as well as a member of the Universal Preservation Hall Board of Directors. Stephanie Corp Jennifer Hunt Dempsey has worked in public broadcasting for over 16 years. fShe currently consults for public media organizations nationwide in programming, digital content, and project management. She also volunteers for WMHT the Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs and is a member of the Saratoga Reads! Action Board . Andrew Elder Marketing Communications Consultant for McMurry Nicole Goodman Jamie Hutson Is involved in many ventures in Saratoga Springs and runs The Saratoga Life - a website dedicated to entertainment and leisure in Saratoga. Kathleen Lucey has recently returned to the Saratoga area with her husband Tim after living in New York City and managing the Peter Findlay Gallery. They have opened a restoration and construction company, www.spirerestoration.net. She is thrilled to be back in the area and to be helping to promote the UPH. Leigh Ollman has recently returned to Saratoga Springs from New York City where she served as the Manager of Development & Special Events for Lifebeat - The Music Industry Fights AIDS. Leigh is a new member of the Steeplechasers group and is the Regrant Administrator at the Saratoga County Arts Council. Jennifer Joseph Perry is Vice President of Community Development at the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. She currently serves on the Leadership Saratoga Alumni Association board of directors, the Saratoga County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center board of directors, and is a Steeplechaser for the Saratoga Springs Universal Preservation Hall. Previously, she served as president of the Saratoga City Ballet Company. She is a graduate of the Leadership Saratoga Class of 2006. Elisa Sheehan is owner of lis design, a full service graphic design firm in Saratoga Springs. Elisa has donated her design skills to various organizations such as the Pink Ball, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany, the Saratoga County Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center, and currently for the Universal Preservation Hall. Elisa and her husband Kevin moved to Saratoga Springs from Boston two years ago. They are enjoying life in this great city with their two dogs, Ernie and Rosie. Ashley Terwilliger is an Associate for The Successful Practices Network. The Network, in partnership with the International Center for Leadership in Education, is a not-for-profit membership organization designed for good schools that want to become even better. The Network provides a mechanism to share data, experiences, technical assistance, research, and successful practices with one another. Members can seek peer and expert advice on school improvement from like-minded schools and education leaders. Kiley Wittig is an account executive with Digital Imaging Technologies (a local digital printer and production house). Kiley is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Saratoga Springs by volunteering her time to NENY Literacy and Hoops for Hope. Additionally she has served 2+ years on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee recruiting new members. Kiley is also proud to serve as a member of the Steeplechaser and is excited to help the efforts of opening Universal Preservation Hall.
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