Casey Chatelain

PRESIDENT

Casey is an environmental scientist with the Horsley Witten Group. She earned a B.A. in environmental studies from College of the Holy Cross and a masters of Oceanography from the University of Rhode Island. Casey lives in Brewster with her husband, daughter, barn cat, chickens, bees, and garden.

CCYP Committees: Executive (Chair) | Development

Stephanie Dennehy

VICE PRESIDENT

Stephanie serves as executive vice president and chief growth officer at Cape Cod 5. Stephanie earned a B.S. from Bentley University and attended the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking Program at Wharton. She serves on the boards of the New England Financial Marketing Association and the ABA Bank Marketing Conference. She and her husband have three sons and a golden retriever.

CCYP Committees: Executive | Development

Christina Wiseman

VICE PRESIDENT

Christina is the vice president of Marketing and Communications at Housing Assistance. She earned a B.A. from Georgetown University and served with the United States Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa. Christina lives in Harwich with her husband, son, and dog.

CCYP Committees: Executive | Civic & Community Engagement | Development | Summit Advisory Committee (Chair)

Valerie Silva

TREASURER

Valerie is the president of Silva Accounting Professionals (formerly Glivinski & Associates). She earned a B.S. from Johnson & Wales and an M.S. from the University of Phoenix. Val serves on the boards of the Family Table Collaborative, United Way, the Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation, and the Cape Cod Chamber.

CCYP Committee: Finance (Chair)

Julie Woodward

CLERK

Julie is an associate attorney with LaTanzi. She serves as an coach for Nauset High Mock Trial, provides legal consults for We Can, and is on the Barnstable County Bar Association board. She earned her law degree from the University of Arizona and, in her free time, can be found on the water or in the garage with her husband and friends.

CCYP Committees: Executive | Leadership & Professional Advancement (Chair)

Leanne Anderson

Director

Leanne is the marketing and events manager at Cape Cod Beer, where she has been building community connections and brand presence since 2019. She earned a B.A. in Marketing from Roger Williams University. She lives in Plymouth with her fiancé.

CCYP Committees: Bash | Connect Events | Development

Samantha Aronne

Director

Sam is the founder of Frameworks Construction, LLC, a local design and construction company. Sam previously served as manager and interior designer at Encore Construction, where she oversaw finances and business development. She's passionate about leveraging her local expertise to strengthen the region's economy and workforce. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Michael's College and is a Cape Cod Academy graduate.

CCYP Committees: Civic & Community Engagement | Finance | Nominating & Governance

Alton Chun

Director

Alton is the chief operating officer of Upland Capital Corporation. Prior, he served as regional managing director of Wequassett and currently serves on the boards of the Harwich Chamber and Outer Cape Health Services as well as the Forbes Travel Guide’s standards advisory committee. Alton was drawn to Cape Cod for its beauty and lives here with his wife, Kristen, and their four children.

CCYP Committees: Bash | Executive

Kristi Dolbec

DIRECTOR

Kristi began her career at Latham Centers in 2009 and is currently the director of Human Resources. She is passionate about helping individuals, both neurotypical and neurodiverse, succeed. Kristi earned her M.Ed. from Endicott College. She enjoys, trying new restaurants, meeting new people, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

CCYP Committee: Leadership & Professional Advancement

Patrick Ehart

Past President, Ex Officio

Patrick owns and operates Cape Cod Commercial Linen Service. He grew up on Cape Cod, attended St. George’s School in RI, and went on to Babson College. He was a 2023 40 Under 40 recipient and lives in Osterville with his wife, Meagan, and young son. They enjoy spending their free time with family and friends, boating, and traveling.

CCYP Committees: Executive | Nominating & Governance

Adam Gracia

DIRECTOR

Adam is the executive director of CARE for the Cape & Islands and has worked nationally and locally in the nonprofit industry for over 20 years. Adam is a Sandwich High School graduate and earned a B.A. from Westfield State and an M.A. from Webster University. Adam is also a veteran with service in the Army National Guard and the Ukrainian International Legion. He lives in Chatham with his family.

CCYP Committee: Civic & Community Engagement

Sara Gutierrez

DIRECTOR

Sara is a student at Cape Cod Community College pursuing a liberal arts degree with a focus on business development. On campus, Sara also serves as the student trustee on the College Board of Trustees. A proud Honduran entrepreneur, she founded Magadié Wellness, which specializes in handcrafted beauty and wellness products. Before moving to the Cape for college, she worked in luxury retail.

CCYP Committees: Bash | Connect Events | Nominating & Governance

Kevin Nichols

DIRECTOR

Kevin is a mortgage originator with Seamen's Bank. He graduated from Nauset and earned a B.A. from the University of Rhode Island. Before returning home, Kevin spent several years in San Diego's mortgage industry. Today, he's very proud to help people navigate home financing in the community where he was raised.

CCYP Committees: Bash | Civic & Community Engagement | Connect Events

Risa Oliveira-Ramos

DIRECTOR

Risa is owner and president of Captain by the Bay, with operations in the U.S. and Cabo Verde. She earned an M.S. in accounting and is now pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration. Outside of work and study, Risa enjoys traveling with her family, teaching, cooking, reading, and indulging in her love of Asian dramas. She lives in Yarmouth with her husband, Dino, and their three children.

CCYP Committee: Bash (Chair)

Josh Regan

DIRECTOR

Josh is an assistant vice president and branch manager at Cape & Coast Bank, with over eight years of banking and customer service experience. An active outdoors enthusiast, Josh lives in Wareham with his wife, Ashleigh, and their border collies.

CCYP Committee: Connect Events (Chair) | Finance

Mariia Watts

DIRECTOR

Mariia is a project accountant at Tighe & Bond. She holds an MBA from Charlton College of Business and resides in Yarmouth Port with her husband and two children. She enjoys staying active, exploring the scenic beauty of Cape Cod, and nurturing her passion for travel.

CCYP Committees: Finance | Leadership & Professional Advancement

Elizabeth York

DIRECTOR

Liz is the development manager at the Cahoon Museum. She earned her B.A. from Ithaca College and a master’s in Museum Studies from John F. Kennedy University. Liz lives in Sandwich with her husband and son and enjoys rowing, swimming, and tending to her flock of chickens. 

CCYP Committee: Development

Emily Wagner

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Emily Wagner became executive director of CCYP in April 2024. Before joining CCYP, Emily served as director of communications for the National Head Start Association and deputy director of advocacy communications for the American Library Association. She also brings experience in fundraising, communications, and organizing from years working in higher education and with The Pew Charitable Trusts. Originally from Brewster, Emily is a graduate of both Mount Holyoke College and The Catholic University of America.