John Fracchia

Career Engagement and Technology Specialist, Center for Career Exploration and Development

Board Work

Service and governance have been central to my professional and civic life. The following highlights reflect leadership roles across higher education, the arts, nonprofit organizations, and local government.

Higher Education

  • President-Elect, Central New York Career Development Association (2026)
  • Trustee, Ithaca College Board of Trustees (2008–2011)
  • Treasurer, Ithaca College Staff Council (2020–Present)
  • President, Eastern Association of Colleges & Employers (2011–2012; three-year presidential cycle)
  • Director of Member Marketing,Eastern Association of Colleges & Employers (2007–2009)
  • College Advisory Board Member,Experience.com (2011–2014)

Arts & Cultural Organizations

  • President, National Dance Society (2018–2019; three-year presidential cycle)
  • Founding Board Member & Member-at-Large, National Dance Society (2013–2017)
  • Alliance Assembly Member, National Dance Association (2011)

Government & Public Service

  • Council Member, Town of Caroline (2014–2021)
  • Board Member, Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium (2014–2020)
  • Chair,Caroline Democratic Committee (2015–2018)
  • Executive Committee Member,Tompkins County Democratic Committee (2015–2018)

Nonprofit Leadership

One World Market

  • President (2020–Present)
  • Board Member (2013–2019)

Twin Tiers Honor Flight

  • Treasurer (2016–2018)
  • Founding Board Member (2013–2018)

Harpur’s Ferry Ambulance

  • Executive Director & Chair of the Board (1986–1987)
  • Public Relations Coordinator (1985–1986)