Katharine Wilson Conroy, daughter of the late Governor Malcolm Wilson, was sworn in as president of NYSARC, Inc. during the state organization's recent convention held in Niagara Falls.  She was elected to the position by the organization's Delegate Assembly which is comprised of delegates from each of the 55 Chapters located throughout New York.  Prior to being elected president, Conroy served on a number of NYSARC, Inc. committees including the Legal Committee, Guardianship Committee and Special Committee on Corporate Structure.  In addition, Ms. Conroy is the president of the Westchester Arc Foundation and has served on many local Chapter committees.

Katharine Wilson Conroy is a graduate of Newton College of the Sacred Heart, Teachers College of Columbia University and Fordham Law School.  After her graduation from Teachers College, Katharine taught for a number of years in the public schools in White Plains and New Rochelle.  She is now a partner in the law firm of Kent, Hazzard, Wilson, Conroy, Verni & Freeman, LLP.

"I am very excited about becoming NYSARC's president," says Katharine.  "It is a great honor."

NYSARC, Inc. Executive Director, Marc N. Brandt states, "The entire organization looks forward to an exciting year under Katharine's presidency.  As the largest family-based organization in the nation serving individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, Katharine will provide the organization with the leadership and foresight needed to strengthen the organization's commitment to the 55,000 individuals we support and their families."

"Katharine Wilson Conroy is a true leader", adds Richard Swierat, Executive Director of the Westchester County Chapter.  "Her reputation as an expert in elder law and estates makes her an extremely valuale asset to both Westchester Arc and NYSARC."