Our Team

Aliza Krevolin
Grants Coordinator

Aliza Krevolin was the former Director of Special Projects at the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley, where she managed scholarship and grants processes, co-founded the Hudson Valley Food Systems Coalition and administered FeedHV, a food recovery and gleaning app. Aliza previously worked as the Active Aging Program Manager at Generations Incorporated and in strategic planning and leadership development at Combined Jewish Philanthropies. She loves to share her passion for growing, cooking, making and sharing good food. Aliza feels lucky to live in the Hudson Valley where she can explore the outdoors via hiking and kayaking with her partner and two rescue dogs.

Kate Heidecker
Communications Coordinator

Kate Heidecker was the former Deputy Director of Ulster County Economic Development, a position she held for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kate previously worked as the Director of Communications for the Kingston City School District, and as a Community Relations Specialist at Ulster County BOCES. She began her career in Kingston as an education and political reporter for The Daily Freeman. A fourth generation Kingston resident, Kate and her husband John have two elementary-aged children who attend the Kingston City School District. When not working, Kate enjoys traveling with her family.

Megan Weiss-Rowe
Director

Megan Weiss-Rowe is a lifelong resident of the Kingston area. Previously, Megan worked in the non-profit sector for over 15 years, serving as a grant writer with Family of Woodstock, Inc. and Program Director at the Everette Hodge Community Center. Megan also previously served as the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at the City of Kingston, where she established new interactive communications tools, assisted with policy research and development, and expanded the City’s outreach efforts. Throughout her career, Megan has focused her efforts in Midtown Kingston, where she resides, with an emphasis on children’s health and well-being. She has extensive experience working collaboratively with community members and partners to build upon and expand access to essential neighborhood resources, including safe and affordable housing, nutritious local food, educational and career opportunities, youth development programming, and individual and family support services. When not working, Megan enjoys attending local concerts with her husband and taking their two dogs on walks in the neighborhood.

Melani Taylor
Operations Associate

Melani has a long history of public service, and an even deeper history as a community member in Kingston. Prior to joining the team at NoVo in Kingston, Melani worked in administration in the Kingston City School District, where she supported the Assistant Superintendents for Teaching & Learning in both elementary and secondary education. Before her time in public education, Melani served in Kingston’s City Hall, and also worked in the healthcare field. The youngest of nine siblings, Melani has fond memories of attending Kindergarten in what is the present-day Kingston Library building. When not working, Melani and her husband Gary enjoy spending time with their two middle school-aged children and two young adult children.

Miriam Barnard
Director of Finance and Operations

Miriam is NoVo in Kingston’s new Director of Finance and Operations. She joins NoVo in Kingston from New York Public Radio, where she was the Director of Editorial Operations for WNYC Studios, and was previously the Director of Finance and Operations for the daily news show Democracy Now! Productions. She and her partner Melea live near Accord with their two incorrigible dogs, Zeke and Quince.

Oversight Committee

NoVo in Kingston is guided by an Oversight Committee composed of leadership members from the NoVo Foundation, including: Peter Buffett, co-President of the NoVo Foundation; Matthew Tye, Vice President of Organizational Development and Managing Director of NoVo in Kingston; Kimberly McLain, Chief Financial Officer; and Sangeeta Budhiraja, Vice President of Programs.