Sophia Banay, President, Board Chairman 

Sophie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University. She currently works as a travel writer, which has exposed her to a broad range of life experiences. She ran throughout high school and college, and has stayed active since then by competing in Manhattan road races. Sophie has two sisters, and they all learned from an early age about the importance of nutrition and exercise. She is dedicated to bringing GOTR to Manhattan, in order to share her love of running with elementary school girls here.

Erin Davis, Executive Operating Committee, Director of Program Support, Director of Team Tiara

Erin graduated from Syracuse University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre and a minor in Fashion Merchandising.She currently works as a Production Manager for Polo Ralph Lauren. Erin began running in her early teens and has since completed several marathons, including the Philadelphia Marathon, Marine Corp Marathon, and New York City Marathon, as well as several half marathons throughout New York City.Running has always given Erin a sense of empowerment and enjoyment and she is thrilled to be a part of GOTRM and help encourage the next generation of women to develop confidence and a positive self image through running.

Tracey Early, ex officio, Executive Director

Tracey received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from Emory University in 2000, and a J.D. with high honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2004. She began running competitively at age 11. She has completed several marathons, including the Boston Marathon, and she won her age group in the '98 Western Australian Half Ironman. Tracey is grateful for what running, and the healthy perspective she has gained through physical activity, has added to her own life, and she is dedicated to empowering local girls to become healthy women with a sense of place in their communities. In fact, her overwhelmingly positive experience with GOTR during its pilot season has encouraged her to leave law practice and focus on developing GOTR in Manhattan full-time.

 
Beth Frey, Executive Operating Committee, Director of Development

Beth received her Bachelor of Arts from the University at Albany, and works as a Production Supervisor for a magazine research company. As a native New Yorker and avid runner, she is thrilled to play a role in bringing GOTR to the amazing girls in this city. Beth discovered her passion for running during a relay race at her high school freshman orientation in the Bronx. Since then, it has been a consistent and important part of her life, helping her to overcome shyness and develop confidence in a way that she hopes to share with the girls she coaches. Beth has been inspired by the energy and sisterhood that GOTR creates, not only amongst the girls who participate, but also amongst its volunteers. She feels strongly that this program will guide many girls on the path towards becoming strong, independent-minded and healthy young women. 

Katie Landane, Executive Operating Committee, Director of Volunteer Training

Katie has been a middle school science teacher in Brooklyn for the last three years. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Science and Math Instruction and Integrated Creative Arts. It was during her student teaching she had her first experience as a coach with Girls on the Run Kalamazoo, one of the largest chapters in the nation. She has since been involved in getting GOTR Manhattan on its feet, and hopes to one day host the program at her own middle school. She is inspired by the women who are the heart of this program and believes in the deep impact it can have on positively influencing the girls of this city


Dana Zukanovich, Executive Operating Committee, Director of Race Planning

Dana received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University in 2005.She currently works in operations for a large beauty company.In this role, she has become very aware of the pressures on women in our society and their impact on girls' body image and self esteem.Dana has been running competitively since junior high, and she completed her first marathon in New York City in 2005.Running has always been an important part of Dana's life.Running teaches discipline while improving self image.Dana feels running can inspire young girls to set goals, work to achieve them, and bask in the rewards and fulfillment that follows.She plans on sharing her enthusiasm for life and passion for motivating others through GOTR.