Meet Our Board

Elysian Charter School is managed by a Board of Trustees made up of elected parents and community members. Board Members are elected for three-year terms at the Annual Meeting held in the Spring.

The Board of Trustees follows a set of bylaws which governs how the school and its finances are administered. The Elysian Charter School Board generally meets once a month, according to a posted schedule at 6:30 p.m. Parents, students, staff and other members of the Elysian community are invited to attend all public board meetings.

2023-2024 Board of Trustees

Amanda Gordon

Chair

Amanda Gordon

Chair

Amanda has 20+ years of professional Human Resources experience, and is currently Global Head of HR for the Financial Products Division at Bloomberg LP. She has lived in the Hoboken area since 2007, and is the proud mom to one Elysian student and another who will start in Fall 2021.

Chris DeFilippis

Vice Chair

Chris DeFilippis

Vice Chair

Chris is the proud father of three former Elysian students, Anthony (Class of 2021), Olivia (Class of 2022) and Stella (Class of 2022). Chris & his wife (Trista) have called Hoboken their home for 29 years and are delighted to be a part of a thriving community. Chris has led through various executive roles in the technology industry for the past 30+ years. His current role with Apple Education adds a valuable perspective on exceptional schools. Chris has held various Board positions for the past 23 years, currently serving on the Boards for Elysian Charter School, St. Ann’s Parish and the MadisonGarden Association. He has served as Board Chair, multiple Committee Chairs and a volunteer coach at Elysian. Outside of various activities with friends & family, Chris enjoys great food, fitness, and time at the beach.

Dan Glynn

Treasurer

Dan Glynn

Treasurer

Michael Gazaleh

Michael Gazaleh

Michael is a chiropractor and partner at Hudson Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy located in downtown Hoboken. He is also the owner of City Running Tours, an international business that offers personalized, group and corporate guided running tours. Michael's focus and passion has always been health and fitness. Playing sports all of his life and choosing a career in healthcare, he understands the importance that physical activity plays and how it provides a positive impact on adults and children's emotional wellbeing.

Christopher Gizzi

Christopher Gizzi

Eduardo Gonzalez

Eduardo Gonzalez

Jamie Marchand

Jamie Marchand

Jamie is an HR executive with over 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, high-tech manufacturing and financial services. He is excited to join the Elysian board for the 2020-2021 year.

Bernadette Reagan

Bernadette Reagan