Meet Our Team

Roseann Anzalone is the Executive Director of Tri-County Literacy Center. Roseann spent 30 years in higher education information technology before moving her focus to direct adult literacy education.  She started with the Glens Falls office in 2017 and has worked to increase tutor support and learner opportunities. 

 CheriLyn Dempsey is the Office Coordinator of Tri-County Literacy Center.   Cheri's experience as a Middle School science educator for over 30 years led her to become a Literacy Volunteer in her retirement.  Cheri serves as Secretary on the Warren County Cornell Cooperative Extension Board.  She started with the Glens Falls office in 2023 and enjoys working to increase tutor support and learner opportunities. 

 Jessica H. Vinson is a resident of Saratoga County and a partner with the law firm of Vella, Carbone & Associates, LLP in Delmar, New York.  Jessica is actively involved in the local community, having served on the Board of Trustees of the Chapman Historical Museum, the Soroptimist International of the Adirondacks, Wiawaka Center for Women, and the Warren County Bar Association.

   Guinevere Forshey is a resident of Saratoga County and is the Assistant Director of Crandall Public Library, where she has worked in a variety of capacities since 2003. She is an accomplished project manager having administered numerous grants providing services for the public such as technology training, job skills training, access to consumer health information, and the creation of a database of local social and human services providers.  

Marilyn Bien is the current Secretary and past-President of the Board of Directors for Tri-County Literacy Center. She is a Warren County resident.  Marilyn spent 30 plus years teaching ESL students and middle school Spanish. During retirement she became a literacy volunteer in the Glens Falls office.  In addition to her role as Secretary of the Board she also teaches our tutor training classes and continues to work with adult English language learners.   

 Carol Shippey is a Warren County resident and  a retired RN, Carol taught nursing early in her career, and then worked in acute care as a nurse leader.  After retirement, she became involved in literacy tutoring.  She has had the pleasure of working with many levels of learners, including basic language learning and high school equivalency test preparation.   

  Meghan Deltry is a resident of Saratoga County and is Associate Counsel at the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance in Albany, New York. Meghan specializes her legal practice in contract negotiations, cyber security, and data privacy. Meghan and her family also own property on Glen Lake in Warren County, where she spends much of her time. Meghan is the daughter of two educators who both volunteer with Tri-County Literacy Center and she is passionate about giving back to the community where she grew up.  

Kate Falco is a resident of Saratoga County and is very active in her local community. Currently Kate serves as the President (2021-2022) of Adirondack Women’s Bar Association, a chapter of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York. Kate has also been named to the Super Lawyers: Rising Star List in multiple years – a distinguished honor received by only 2.5% of the attorneys in the State. 

 Dan Segrell is a resident of Warren County and is the Director of Indirect Lending at Glens Falls National Bank & Trust. He has spent the majority of his 30 years at the bank in various capacities within the Consumer Lending area assisting members of our community with their automotive financing needs. Dan also serves on the Board of Directors of Liberty House and Family Service Association of Glens Falls. 

Mary-Ellen Stockwell Capasso resides in Saratoga County with her family. She grew up in Washington County and has a law office in Warren County.  She has a deep connection and commitment to this community.  Mrs. Stockwell Capasso also serves as the Vice President of the Warren County Bar Foundation and routinely assists in planning events for the Bar Association and Foundation. 

Ann Whalen is a resident of Washington County and has been a volunteer with the organization since 2018. Ann is a firm believer in community involvement and has been involved with the Battenkill Conservancy when she isn't working with a learner or promoting adult literacy. Ann has a degree in History and a NY State teaching certification.