Diane Lyons
Volunteer & Program Coordinator
Diane graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Sociology. She has lived in Clinton Corners with her husband and three children for twenty six years. Diane has many years of experience working with local community organizations. She is currently the vice president of the Rhinebeck Central School board of Education.
Leslie Pulver
Executive Chef
Leslie has been preparing meals for Red Hook Responds’ meal service activities since RHR was formed in 2020. Leslie is a native of Red Hook who has over 30 years of experience in the food service industry. She is proud to serve the Red Hook community through Red Hook Responds where she enjoys making delicious creations from local and donated foods.
Michael Ferrante
Executive Director
Michael grew up in Baltimore, MD before finding himself in New York City for work. He moved to Red Hook in 2020 and is now settled in Milan. He was elected to Milan’s Board of Assessors in 2023 as a way of serving his community. He is thrilled to be supporting the community more directly as the Executive Director of Red Hook Responds.
Board of Directors
Dan Budd Founding Board Member
Stephen Cohen
Suzanna Hermans
John Horiszny President
Michael McCrudden
Laura Ramsey Treasurer
Nevill Smythe Secretary
Alex Wolf