Keuka College’s Board of Trustees convened for its first on-campus meetings of the academic year over the weekend of Oct. 24-26, allowing College leadership to welcome the Board’s newest members.
Beginning their terms as trustees during the 2025-26 academic year are Kathy Bowles, Nyla Curry, Patricia Loveland, and Michael Meaney. Nyla, a third-year Nursing major, is a student trustee. All four members were elected in June.
College President Amy Storey said the new trustees bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the College’s goal of providing experiential, career-focused education rooted in service and community engagement.
“It’s a pleasure to welcome Kathy, Nyla, Patti, and Mike to the Keuka College Board of Trustees,” said President Storey. “Their collective expertise – spanning nonprofit leadership, finance, higher education, and student life – brings fresh perspectives that will strengthen our strategic direction and enhance the student experience. Each of them embodies the College’s values of hands-on learning, global awareness, and community impact.”
Board Chair Dr. Twyla J. Cummings said the four new trustees further strengthen the Board’s ability to guide the College through a period of growth and opportunity.
“Each of our new members brings unique insight and a deep commitment to Keuka College’s mission,” said Dr. Cummings. “Their diverse professional backgrounds and shared passion for education and community engagement will help us continue advancing the College’s strategic priorities and ensure that we’re preparing our students to lead and serve in an ever-changing world.”
About the New Trustees
Kathy Bowles is the retired Director of Development for Youth Homes, Inc., in Concord, California, where she led fundraising and community engagement initiatives supporting youth and family services. She earned her B.A. in History from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, and a Landscape Design Certificate from Merritt College in Oakland, California. Active in civic and philanthropic organizations, she has served on several boards, including the Community Foundation of Lafayette, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, the Park Theater Trust, and Youth Homes, Inc. Her Board term runs from 2025–28.
Nyla Curry serves as one of the College’s two student trustees, along with senior Accounting major Alicia Rush. A native of Brooklyn, New York, she is active on campus as a captain of the Hi-Fro Illusionz Dance Team and a Peer Ambassador of Wellness (PAWs). Off campus, she participates in community betterment projects and is a recipient of the Triple C Award for character, courage, and commitment. Driven to make a difference in mental health care, Nyla aims to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner after graduation. Her term as a trustee runs from 2025–27.
Patricia Loveland is a forensic accountant at Maxum Properties in Rochester, N.Y., with extensive experience in financial oversight and compliance. She holds a B.S. in Accounting from the State University of New York at Fredonia and serves on the boards of Encompass, the Farash Foundation, and Marathon for a Better Life. Her volunteer work includes Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Brighton Food Cupboard, Hope Hall, and the Willow Domestic Violence Center. Her term runs from 2025–28.
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Michael Meaney is a retired vice president of Northrop Grumman Corporation in Baltimore, Maryland, where he led businesses focused on engineering, manufacturing, and technology. A resident of Penn Yan, New York, Meaney holds an M.B.A. from Niagara University and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has served on the Foundation Board of Catonsville Community College of Baltimore County and continues to mentor through the Washington, D.C.-based SCORE, formerly known as the Service Corps of Retired Executives. His term runs from 2025–28.
Keuka College’s Board of Trustees is the highest-ranking authority of the institution. Trustees establish broad policies, approve annual budgets, and secure financial resources to support the College in pursuing its mission.
