JCC of Mid-Westchester Board Expands To Include A Familiar Face

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — The largest community center serving the southern Hudson Valley will have some new blood in its leadership after expanding its board of directors.

The Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Mid-Westchester announced that the newly created seat will be filled by Leila Shames Maude. The organization introduced Maude this week, but she is already well-known by many in the community.

Maude previously served on the Scarsdale Board of Education and held the role of president from 2015 to 2017. She was also elected VP of the Fox Meadow Elementary School PTA. Maude chaired and co-chaired benefits, art shows and events presented by the PTA. She has also served as Executive Board Member and Treasurer for the Fox Meadow Neighborhood Association and has chaired committees at the Westchester Reform Temple. Maude also leads local English language conversation classes and served as troop leader for the Scarsdale Junior Girl Scouts.

Maude said she counts her appointment to the JCC board among her proudest accomplishments.

“The JCC of Mid-Westchester has been a focal point for my family over the last twenty years,” Maude said. “I am very excited to join the Board of this great institution and help it prosper and grow in the years ahead. The JCC provides so many important services to our community that benefit so many. It is an honor to serve on this board.”

In her professional life, Maude was a high yield credit analyst who worked in portfolio management, sell side high yield research, credit trading management and direct lending. Over her distinguished career, she has worked at Credit Suisse, Citadel Investment Group, Katonah Capital, Deutsche Bank, Bankers Trust and First Chicago.

The Jewish Community Center of Mid-Westchester is a multi-generational center. The group supports the Hudson Valley community by offering human services, educational, cultural and recreational programs “grounded in our Jewish values” and welcome all.