Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Advisory Committee

“The Town of Bedford affirms that promoting inclusion, diversity and equity creates a more fair and just society, improves mental health, reaps economic benefits, sparks innovation, inspires community engagement, strengthens social cohesion, and upholds human dignity…”

email: IDEA@bedfordny.gov

Chairperson
Andromeda Turre (she/her)           
Exp. 9/9/23

Vice Chair
Jill Becker (she/her)                         
Exp. 9/9/23

Committee Members
Meesha Chang (she/her)               
Exp. 9/9/25
David Cone-Gorham (he/his)         
Exp. 9/9/23
Mary Herrnstadt (she/her)             
Exp. 9/9/25
Rev. Kymberly McNair (she/her)   
Exp. 9/9/23
Dave Schwittek (he/his)                   
Exp. 9/9/24
Tatiana E. Salvato (all pronouns)   
Exp. 9/9/24 
Kellie Terese Walker (she/her)         
Exp. 9/9/24
Mindy Yanish (she/her)                     
Exp. 9/9/25

Youth Members:
Carolina Cerna (she/her)