Gaynelle D. Wethers

Gaynelle D. Wethers, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, received her BS degree from Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana, and an MS degree in Elementary Education from Nazareth College. She holds a New York State Certification in Public Administration from the University of Rochester and attended St. Bernard's Institute.

Presently she is the Director of Multicultural Affairs at Nazareth College. She is formerly the Principal of St. Monica School and was a teacher in the Rush-Henrietta School District and the Roman Catholic Diocese. She has received formal Mediation Training and Training in HIV Infection and AIDS. She is also a field reader for the U.S. Department of Education.

Her community service includes Vice President of United Neighborhood Centers of America, Co-Chair of the Public Policy National Alliance of Children and Families, Past President of Baden Street Settlement Board, Co-Chair of Baden Street Settlement Capital Campaign Committee, President of Phi Delta Kappa Board, Vice President of Maria de Hostos Charter School, Board Member of The Salvation Army, Allendale Columbia, Board Member; American Association of University Women (AAUW), Board Member and Chair of Diversity; Member of Rochester Rotary Club, and past member of WXXI Board.

She has served on the League of Women Voters Board and Budget Chair for the past five years. She is the recipient of numerous awards and recognition.