THE CABINET
Meet the Team United for Poughkeepsie

CO-CHAIR #1
The Mayor of Poughkeepsie
Yvonne Flowers

Community leaders from across sectors

Our Leadership Council

CO-CHAIR #2
The School District Superintendent
Gregory Mott

Cross-sector
Working Groups

The Cabinet Staff

Long-lasting community impact

Our Leadership Council

Leadership Council

Co-Chairs

Mayor

Yvonne Flowers

Yvonne Flowers is a lifelong City of Poughkeepsie resident and former four-term Common Councilwoman. She is the first African American to become city mayor. She is a graduate of Poughkeepsie City School District and Dutchess Community College. She has served as Chair of the city’s Finance Committee, Co-Chair of the city’s Procedural Justice Committee and has been on the board of directors of numerous organizations, including R.E.A.L Skills Network Inc., Hudson River Housing and the Dutchess County Board of Ethics. She worked at Dutchess Community College for more than 33 years as the college’s Grants and Contracts Finance Officer and former Supervisor of Student Accounts Office. Flowers became involved in community activities at a young age, working alongside her father John M. Flowers Sr., who coordinated large community events, including the John Flowers Old Fashioned Easter Egg Hunt, Father’s Day Parade/Celebration, and Community Day Picnic.

Superintendent
Gregory Mott

Mott has spent nearly 30 years as an educator, most of which serving his native area of Buffalo. A graduate from SUNY Buffalo, from which he also earned a Master’s degree in elementary education and a certificate in school administration and supervision, Mott served as a teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and an administrator. He joined Rosser in Poughkeepsie as the district was preparing for the first fall of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since had a hand in several major accomplishments, including, among others: Helping each elementary school earn the “good standing” designation from the State Education Department for the first time in 13 years. Increasing grades 3-8 proficiency rates in ELA and Math. Identifying, adopting and implementing a research-based K-8 ELA and math curriculum. Leading the creation of the “Mindful Morning” literacy program, extended learning time, the dual- language program, and a plan for greater supports for English Language Learners, as well as transforming and expanding the universal pre-K program from half- to full-day. Assisting in the development of the Community Schools model and the 5-year Strategic Plan. Most recently, he’s spearheaded not only the Elementary Reconfiguration plan but the movement to supply bus service to most elementary students, pending voter approval May 20.