Michael N. Romita, a business leader with extensive public policy expertise, was named the President & CEO of the Westchester County Association in March of 2020. Since taking on this role, Michael has helped to create and advance groundbreaking initiatives designed to strengthen the economy in Westchester and the surrounding region. He has led the WCA’s growth in focus areas such as real estate and housing, healthcare and life-science, workforce development, energy and sustainability, and digital opportunity. He is repeatedly recognized as one of the region’s leading voices in business, economic development, and sustainability.
Prior to the Westchester County Association, Michael was Executive Vice President in charge of corporate strategy and operations at Castle Oil Corporation, a mid-stream energy company founded by his grandfather. He started his career as an environmental litigator at the U.S. Department of Justice where he represented the United States in federal court on a broad array of environmental and energy matters.
Michael holds a B.S. from Tufts University, J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and Master of Laws from The London School of Economics. He has served on the boards of many charitable and civic organizations, including the Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board and MINT, a mental health foundation. In addition, he recently co-chaired the Westchester County Executive’s Transition Committee on Economic Development. Michael and his wife Melissa live in Westchester and wait patiently for their daughter to face time them from college from time to time.
Michael N. Romita, a business leader with extensive public policy expertise, was named the President & CEO of the Westchester County Association in March of 2020. Since taking on this role, Michael has helped to create and advance groundbreaking initiatives designed to strengthen the economy in Westchester and the surrounding region. He has led the WCA’s growth in focus areas such as real estate and housing, healthcare and life-science, workforce development, energy and sustainability, and digital opportunity. He is repeatedly recognized as one of the region’s leading voices in business, economic development, and sustainability.
Prior to the Westchester County Association, Michael was Executive Vice President in charge of corporate strategy and operations at Castle Oil Corporation, a mid-stream energy company founded by his grandfather. He started his career as an environmental litigator at the U.S. Department of Justice where he represented the United States in federal court on a broad array of environmental and energy matters.
Michael holds a B.S. from Tufts University, J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School, and Master of Laws from The London School of Economics. He has served on the boards of many charitable and civic organizations, including the Westchester County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Board and MINT, a mental health foundation. In addition, he recently co-chaired the Westchester County Executive’s Transition Committee on Economic Development. Michael and his wife Melissa live in Westchester and wait patiently for their daughter to face time them from college from time to time.
Amy is Vice President of the Westchester County Association (WCA), where her main focus is on areas that are critical to the economic viability of the region such as health care, workforce development and public policy advocacy. She also serves as the Executive Director of the WCA Workforce Academy, which focuses on training the area workforce in the skills for the jobs of today.
Under Amy’s leadership, the WCA was awarded the project management role of a $9.8 million dollar federal USDOL grant, administered by Westchester County’s Workforce Development Board, which is designed to fill key positions in the healthcare and life sciences sector throughout the Hudson Valley.
Amy holds an MBA degree in International Business from American University in Washington D.C. and a BA in Spanish from the University of New Hampshire and University of Valencia, Spain.
Amy is Vice President of the Westchester County Association (WCA), where her main focus is on areas that are critical to the economic viability of the region such as health care, workforce development and public policy advocacy. She also serves as the Executive Director of the WCA Workforce Academy, which focuses on training the area workforce in the skills for the jobs of today.
Under Amy’s leadership, the WCA was awarded the project management role of a $9.8 million dollar federal USDOL grant, administered by Westchester County’s Workforce Development Board, which is designed to fill key positions in the healthcare and life sciences sector throughout the Hudson Valley.
Amy holds an MBA degree in International Business from American University in Washington D.C. and a BA in Spanish from the University of New Hampshire and University of Valencia, Spain.
Jason has more than 20 years of workforce development experience working for CUNY, SUNY, The WorkPlace and WCA on federal, state and foundation grant projects that have benefited more than 25,000 job seekers. He managed a nearly $10 million federal grant that trained 450 individuals to fill hundreds of open positions with healthcare employers in the Hudson Valley. Previously, he has served on the New Castle Town Council and Child Care Council of Westchester and NYSACRA Boards. Currently, he is on the Harry Chapin Foundation Board.
Jason has more than 20 years of workforce development experience working for CUNY, SUNY, The WorkPlace and WCA on federal, state and foundation grant projects that have benefited more than 25,000 job seekers. He managed a nearly $10 million federal grant that trained 450 individuals to fill hundreds of open positions with healthcare employers in the Hudson Valley. Previously, he has served on the New Castle Town Council and Child Care Council of Westchester and NYSACRA Boards. Currently, he is on the Harry Chapin Foundation Board.
Melissa Luzzi joined the WCA in 2022. She brings over 18 years of Event Management and Production experience, in addition to Member Relations. Luzzi is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, where she studied Communications and Hospitality.
She is responsible for strategic planning, member relations, operations and overseeing all events and programming
Melissa Luzzi joined the WCA in 2022. She brings over 18 years of Event Management and Production experience, in addition to Member Relations. Luzzi is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts – Amherst, where she studied Communications and Hospitality.
She is responsible for strategic planning, member relations, operations and overseeing all events and programming
Cathy Bligh joined the WCA team in 2017 as Bookkeeper and Finance Manager. Cathy is responsible for managing the day to day finances of the WCA, as well as providing support for the major initiatives.
Previously, Cathy spent 20 years working with Rally for the Cure, a cause marketing program sponsored by Conde Nast Publications. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program raising funds and awareness through Golf & Fitness events, benefiting Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. There she functioned as the Operations and Accounting Manager.
Cathy holds a BS in Chemistry from The State University of New York at Oswego.
Cathy Bligh joined the WCA team in 2017 as Bookkeeper and Finance Manager. Cathy is responsible for managing the day to day finances of the WCA, as well as providing support for the major initiatives.
Previously, Cathy spent 20 years working with Rally for the Cure, a cause marketing program sponsored by Conde Nast Publications. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program raising funds and awareness through Golf & Fitness events, benefiting Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. There she functioned as the Operations and Accounting Manager.
Cathy holds a BS in Chemistry from The State University of New York at Oswego.
Jill Gettinger is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in marketing and client development. A Parsons School of Design alum, Jill excels at boosting brand awareness, customer acquisition, and market share with her innovative promotional ideas and campaigns. Her expertise covers a range of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and international businesses to SMB firms.
Based in Westchester, NY, Jill effectively collaborates with creative teams, sales, vendors, and stakeholders to launch products and drive branding initiatives. Before settling in Scarsdale with her family, Jill lived in Manhattan, where she significantly impacted commercial and residential real estate marketing. She launched successful campaigns for some of New York City’s biggest real estate projects, working with industry leaders like Barbara Corcoran, Tishman Speyer, CBRE, Skanska, and Cushman & Wakefield.
Jill Gettinger is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in marketing and client development. A Parsons School of Design alum, Jill excels at boosting brand awareness, customer acquisition, and market share with her innovative promotional ideas and campaigns. Her expertise covers a range of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies and international businesses to SMB firms.
Based in Westchester, NY, Jill effectively collaborates with creative teams, sales, vendors, and stakeholders to launch products and drive branding initiatives. Before settling in Scarsdale with her family, Jill lived in Manhattan, where she significantly impacted commercial and residential real estate marketing. She launched successful campaigns for some of New York City’s biggest real estate projects, working with industry leaders like Barbara Corcoran, Tishman Speyer, CBRE, Skanska, and Cushman & Wakefield.
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