Meet 2027 Nominees

Nominee for President
Aleta LaFargue
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for President
Guy Crowl
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for 1st Vice-President
Adrienne Ford
I am a lifelong resident of Manhattan Plaza, currently serving as Vice President of the MPTA and as the elected Democratic District Leader for Assembly District 75. I raised my twin sons, Austin and Aidan, in the building. Professionally, I am a producer and director in sports and entertainment television and a seven-time Emmy Award winner.... more

Nominee for 1st Vice-President
Tunesia Kirkland
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for 2nd Vice-President
Shirley Faison
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for 2nd Vice-President
Kate Amendola
Hello, everyone, my name is Kate Amendola. And I love living here!
I moved to MP in 2015 and am now in my 11th year as a member of this wonderful community. Some of you may know me from the Seniors Committee, the Manhattan Plaza Choir, the Seniors Book Group, Dayle Patrick's fitness classes, the Alvin Ailey dance residencies, or as my neighbors around the way. I'd also like you to know me as a candidate for 2nd Vice President on the MPTA Executive Committee. I'd love to represent you as part of a team of officers that advocates for ... more

Nominee for 2nd Vice-President
Cristina Fontinelli
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for 3rd Vice-President
Carl Schmehl
I would like to continue the great work of the executive committee and proud to represent the tenants of MP.

Nominee for 3rd Vice-President
Hope Royaltey
I've been a MP resident since 2016. I've worked as a writer/director/ producer for 20 years before my wife, Susie Mosher and I had our son, Hudson in 2020. I ran an entertainment start up Flagship TV. Directed a web series that won an Emmy. I am currently the co-Vice President of P.S.111 PTA.

Nominee for Treasurer
Faye Argentine
Since moving here in 2013 I have happily served MP tenants as a member of the MPTA EC and RKC volunteer as my way of giving back to the community I cherish. During “COVID time”: volunteered for tenant phone outreach, food deliveries, vaccine sign-up for 1000 seniors & later testing, EC COVID community event production team (first Juneteenth/talent share/ pride events /MPTA-developed summer youth program/Halloween); MPTA EC Secretary 2014/15, Treasurer (Asst Treas) 2016/2019-present... more

Nominee for Assistant Treasurer
Luigi Scorcia
I’m running for Assistant Treasurer because Manhattan Plaza deserves careful stewardship, clear records, and honest communication about its finances. I bring an accounting background and experience serving as the MPTA’s Assistant Treasurer. I believe every member of our community deserves openness, fairness, and—above all—transparency. Service has been part of my life. I am a 9/11 first responder, a longtime SAG-AFTRA member, and a volunteer tax preparer with the Volunteer Income... more

Nominee for Assistant Treasurer
Rudy Lowe
I have been a performer throughout my life, so I understand our community's needs. As assistant treasurer, I will support the treasurer as needed. I recently left a position at a major university where part of my job was to ensure our organization's finances were accounted for properly. I will bring a fresh voice to the Manhattan Plaza community's concerns and address them with management in a timely, professional manner.

Nominee for Assistant Treasurer
April Hovelson
Personal Statement to come.

Nominee for Secretary
Gina Kreiezmar-Goodman
Happy to run again for executive board! Current secretary for MPTA. 2 years prior Gina successfully held the Assistant Secretary position. My motto: FEELING GRATEFUL TO LIVE HERE AT MP! Residents since 1991. Chaired toy and clothing exchange for several years. Hosted/Cooked one night per year for decades of Sukkah holiday celebrations.
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Nominee for Assistant Secretary
Paul Siebold
Good evening, neighbors. I’m Paul Siebold, a Manhattan Plaza resident since 1999. My husband, Mark Krieger, and I have shared this home for over 20 years. We’re raising Morgan, 15, and Cooper, 12 - an opportunity we couldn’t have afforded in our city without Manhattan Plaza.
Our school journey includes Midtown West, Lab Middle School, and Morgan’s high school near Lincoln Center. Morgan is on the autism spectrum, making understanding especially personal: not every challenge is visible, and kindness shouldn’t require knowing someone’s story... more
