Literacy Volunteers of Otsego & Delaware Counties (LVODC) has worked towards our mission since our founding in 1974. LVODC’s free, tailored literacy support for adults and families increases literacy skills and enhances quality of life. Improved literacy benefits individuals, families, employers, and the community. Our vision is to be the leading partner in bringing people together to support and achieve 100% literacy in Otsego and Delaware Counties.

Board of Directors

Jeanne Ellsworth, President — Professor of Education, SUNY Plattsburgh (retired)

Andrea Lucas, Vice President — Editorial Director, Health Policy Analyst (retired)

Ronald Ritter, Secretary — Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Retired)

Tom Beattie, Treasurer —

Kathy Jones — Speech Therapist (retired)

Ari Niki-Tobi, PhD — Founder and CEO, A.T. Socio-Judicial Consulting, LLC

Robin Lettis, RN — Registered Nurse (retired)

Kate O’Donnell, PhD — Professor Emerita, Hartwick College (retired)

Staff

Crystal Wack — Office Manager for LVODC

LVODC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, military status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.