Danielle Raleigh Carr is a lifelong Staten Island resident, entrepreneur, and community advocate. A proud graduate of Curtis High School and Niagara University, Danielle earned her Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality & Hotel Management, and has built her career around creating spaces that bring people together and strengthen local connections.

She is the owner of Egger’s Ice Cream Parlor, a beloved Staten Island establishment known not only for its handcrafted ice cream but also for its commitment to community engagement. Under
her leadership, Egger’s has expanded beyond a neighborhood ice cream shop into a hub for events, school partnerships, and charitable initiatives. Danielle also owns Chocolate & Balloons by Egger’s, a full-service event and décor company specializing in balloon installations, dessert tables, and celebrations of all sizes.

Danielle has been an active volunteer with Seamen’s Society for Children & Families for over ten years, supporting fundraising efforts and community initiatives that benefit children and families across Staten Island. She also works with the GRACE Foundation and is passionate about giving back to organizations that make a meaningful impact locally.

When she is not working, Danielle enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and her dog, Ruthie. She loves to travel, explore new places, and unwind with a good book.

Anthony Lodico – Board Member is an education consultant. He retired from the NYCDOE in 2020 after 36 years as an educator and administrator. He believes that excellence and educational equity are complementary and should not be a choice. Throughout his career he remained committed to the assurance that every child receives the tools he or she individually needs to develop their full potential in order to succeed.

Starting in 1984, he spent eighteen years at Port Richmond High School in Staten Island serving in the roles of teacher, adviser, and then assistant principal. At PRHS he taught drama and English and helped to strengthen the theater arts program at the school. In 2003, he accepted a position as the Regional Safety Administrator responsible for 129 schools in Staten Island and South Brooklyn. In 2004, he became principal of Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn, NY.

In 2012, Anthony became the Manhattan High School Superintendent, overseeing 50 schools. Two years later in 2014, he was appointed Superintendent for Staten Island’s District 31 schools working with 70 schools ranging from Pre K – grade 12 and then in 2018 as Executive Superintendent of SI. In these roles, he strove to have effective communication and clarity in purpose that led to greater coherence among all Staten Island schools.

Anthony also serves on the boards of CHASI and Partnership for Community Wellness.

Dr. Nicole R. Christopher is a seasoned education leader, strategist, and leadership coach with more than 25 years of experience supporting instructional excellence, leadership development, and community-centered initiatives in large urban education systems. Her work reflects a deep belief in the power of education and the arts to cultivate voice, belonging, and opportunity.

Throughout her career, Dr. Christopher has served in a range of high-impact roles, including classroom teacher, literacy coach, principal, and leadership advisor. She was the founding principal of Future Leaders Elementary School (P.S. 74), where she led for 13 years and built a thriving school community grounded in academic excellence, creativity, and strong personal leadership.

In addition to her public-sector leadership experience, Dr. Christopher is the founder of Rise and Shine Leading, LLC, a coaching and consulting practice that supports women leaders in navigating complexity, leading with purpose, and sustaining impact under pressure. Her coaching and facilitation work centers on clarity, resilience, and values-aligned leadership.

Dr. Christopher brings a strong commitment to community engagement and believes deeply in the arts as a catalyst for learning, expression, and connection. She is passionate about expanding access to creative and educational spaces that uplift historically marginalized voices and strengthen communities.

She holds a Doctorate in Executive Leadership (Ed.D.) from St. John Fisher University, along with advanced degrees and certifications in education leadership.

Phyllis Guglietta, CPA joined Del Rey, Tanzi, Guglietta, D’Ambrosi, CPAs, LLP in 1998 and became a partner in 2019. She has been a CPA since 2000 and earned her BS in Accounting from the College of Staten Island. Phyllis works closely with her clients, providing professional guidance to business clients that span a broad range of industries including property management, restaurants, physicians, professional services, and construction.

She also assists individuals with financial, accounting, and tax-related matters.  She is a Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor, a member of the New York State Society of CPAs and a member of  the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.