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CMC Board Members
Aurelia (Lia) Kelly
Aurelia Kelly serves as Finance Director on CMC Workforce’s Governance Board, bringing more than a decade of experience and involvement in financial analysis, regulatory strategy, and operational finance. Currently a Senior Rate Analyst at Xcel Energy, Lia develops revenue models and cost recovery frameworks, prepares jurisdictional cost-of-service studies, and supports regulatory filings with precision and depth.
Prior to Xcel, Lia spent five years at Ardent Mills, where she specialized in tax depreciation reporting, capital investment tracking, P2P system integration, and fixed asset management. Her blend of public utility and private-sector finance expertise brings invaluable insight to CMC Workforce’s fiscal strategy and governance.
Vivian Mandala
Vivian has been involved in the Construction industry for over twenty years in various ways. Most recently, she has worked directly with Contractors to iron out the operational and business roadblocks that are holding them back from scaling.
She sits on the Board of NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners), is the Advocacy Chair of NAWBO NYC, is a SCORE SME (Subject Matter Expert), NYWIB (NY Women in Business) Board Member on an industry-specific project to help those who identify as Female Contractors grow their business.
CMC Coaching, which focuses on training MBE (Minority Based Enterprise) and WBE (Women Based Enterprise) Contractors who want to scale their businesses.
Georgette Marshall
Georgette Marshall is a seasoned fundraising professional and passionate patient advocate with extensive experience in strategic planning, direct marketing, high impact fundraising and donor stewardship. She joined Northwell Health in 2000 and leads development teams, collaborates with departments, physicians, and board members, and manages multi-channel campaigns that raise over $2.4 million annually. She created impactful programs like “Honor Your Doctor” and the “Grateful Patient Campaign,” strengthening connections between donors and care teams. Georgette played a key role in launching major initiatives, including the Cohen Children’s Medical Center’s Philanthropic Program and Northwell’s Founders Society, which raises $1 million annually. She also led efforts to build a robust e-philanthropy program, collecting over 500,000 donor and patient emails. Known for her strategic insight, cross-functional leadership, and commitment to enhancing patient experience, Georgette continues to drive meaningful growth in healthcare philanthropy.
She earned a B.S. degree from York College and has 48 years of non-profit experience.
Jazmine Tirado
Jazmine Tirado was born and raised in the vibrant community of Fairfax, Virginia, a dedicated professional, draws inspiration from her upbringing. Raised by a hardworking mother, who immigrated from Guatemala, and a father born in the projects of Brooklyn, who defied the odds to succeed through adversity, Jazmine was driven to aspire for more.
Entering college, she found herself uncertain about her professional trajectory, until a unique opportunity presented itself. At the age of 18, she was given the chance to work for a residential general contractor in the great state of New York. This experience not only shaped her career path but also provided valuable insights that influenced her academic pursuits. Embracing the challenges within a male-dominated industry, she has discovered immense joy in shattering barriers, contributing diverse perspectives, and fostering inclusivity. Having worked with corporate entities and general contractors across various spectrums, she eventually found her home at K-Four Construction Corp. She commenced her journey as an administrative assistant and has since climbed the ranks to become the Vice President. With 14 years of experience, she has cultivated a deep love for the construction industry and is committed to continuing her journey.
Overcoming early career hardships became a significant achievement, shaping Jazmine's commitment to preventing similar challenges for others. Her dedication has led her to serve on the boards of several esteemed organizations, including The Arthritis Foundation and the National Association of Women Business Owners NYC Chapter. She also holds the position of Vice President at the National Association of Women in Construction, Greater New York Chapter. In this role, she passionately advocates for all women in the construction industry, particularly those embarking on their journeys at a young age, much like she did. Her commitment is to support and uplift them in every possible way, fostering a community where aspiring women in construction can thrive. After her father's passing, she found renewed purpose in helping others, devoting her time to volunteer with organizations such as Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens, she passionately gives back to the community her father called home. Actively supporting their mission of serving God's people, she plays a vital role in providing essential resources such as food, clothing, and anything else that can contribute to improving their lives and fostering a better community.
As a woman of faith, Jazmine upholds values of integrity, empathy, and continuous growth in her personal and professional life. These principles guide her, fostering positive relationships and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Jazmine's greatest passion is motherhood. Her two son’s are a constant source of light, motivating her to instill the goodness and values that have shaped her own transformative journey.
Donna Smith
Donna brings a rare ability to translate complex systems into practical solutions that support both people and performance. With deep experience spanning HR, IT infrastructure, and financial operations, she has earned a reputation as a trusted leader who aligns cross-functional teams, modernizes workflows, and drives meaningful organizational change.
Throughout her 15+ year career, Donna has led transformative initiatives—from migrating entire organizations to cloud-based platforms to bringing IT infrastructure in-house—resulting in substantial cost savings, improved workflows, and greater operational autonomy. Her work consistently focuses on building resilient systems that allow organizations to scale while maintaining strong governance and accountability.
As a certified AI strategist, Donna is now expanding this work by helping organizations thoughtfully integrate artificial intelligence into their operational ecosystems. She specializes in identifying practical AI applications—from intelligent automation to agentic workflows—that enhance productivity, support data-driven decision making, and strengthen organizational capacity without losing sight of the human side of the work.
Guided by values of integrity, efficiency, and human-centered leadership, Donna is committed to building scalable, future-ready systems that empower organizations and the people within them to thrive. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Systems and is a proud member of Women in IT.
Ajua Temple
Ajua Temple is a seasoned HVAC professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry. Beginning his career as a ductwork fabricator, Ajua steadily advanced through the ranks as a ductwork installer, sheetmetal mechanic, foreman, and project manager. Gaining knowledge of every phase of HVAC system design, installation, and management. His deep understanding of the trade, paired with a strong work ethic and leadership skills, naturally led him to become the proud owner of his own HVAC company.
Ajua is known for his commitment to quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Amongst his peers he is fair and patient, always teaching and learning. His journey from the ground up shows a passion for his craft and a dedication to continuous growth.
Today, Ajua leads his team with the same drive and integrity that have defined his career from the beginning.
June Welsh
June Welsh is a seasoned Project Solution Manager and Quality Assurance Professional with over 28 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, including Entertainment, Healthcare, Financial Services, Product Development, and Insurance. Known for consistently delivering results, June brings a collaborative and strategic approach to managing complex programs and digital portfolios.
Currently serving as the Program Director for CMC Workforce NYC, June oversees strategic initiatives aimed at workforce planning and digital program management. June leads with a focus on excellence in project execution and quality management. With deep expertise in Event Planning, eCommerce, QMS implementation, and Agile QA practices, June holds certifications in SAFe 5, Scrum Master, Coaching, and Mentors various teams, driving innovation and best practices in software quality and delivery.
A trusted leader and change agent, June is passionate about building high-performing teams and transforming quality assurance processes to support enterprise-scale digital transformation.