Caren Marshall grew up in a Quaker community near Jericho Friends Church, Winchester, Indiana where she retains her Quaker membership. The Quaker history of her parents and ancestors influenced her pursuit of a master's degree in social work from Indiana University. Her career included a medical social consultant role with the Indiana State Department of Public Welfare and a 30-year role as CEO of a combined Easter Seals and Goodwill Industries organization serving people with disabilities.
A member of Purchase Monthly Meeting, New York Yearly Meeting, Fred Dettmer has served as a Trustee and Treasurer at different points. He has served as a Trustee and as Clerk of the Board of NYYM and in numerous other roles there. He was a member of the New York Metropolitan Region Executive Committee of AFSC from 2008-2012, and has taken governance responsibilities in numerous other organizations, including FCNL, the Connecticut Friends School, Friends Peace Teams, and the New York State Schools youth sports programs. Fred holds an A.B.