Hannah joined the CitySquash Board in 2025. She holds a B.A. from the University of Southern California, where she played on the squash team, and an M.B.A. from NYU Stern. Hannah has focused her career on advancing sustainability and social impact in the food and fashion industries. She co-founded a regenerative agriculture nonprofit supporting the livelihoods of female cotton farmers in India and has played a pivotal role in launching and scaling several sustainable apparel brands. Hannah now consults with apparel companies on sustainable innovation and strategy. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son, and remains an avid squash player.

John joined the CitySquash Junior Board in 2017. He is currently an Associate at Oak Hill Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York City. John earned an A.B. in Religion from Colgate University in 2013 where he captained the men’s varsity tennis team. John currently mentors Justin Galarza, a High School CitySquash team member.

Laura joined the Board of Directors in 2017. She is an anchor of the BBC’s US newscast BBC World News America which broadcasts on the global 24 hour news channel BBC World News. As a correspondent, Laura has reported for the BBC from around the world, covering humanitarian crises and diplomatic visits, interviewing leading newsmakers and public figures. Laura was educated at Parliament Hill Girls School in North London before going on to gain a first class degree in politics from Bristol University in 1990 and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the University of Wales College, Cardiff in 1991. Laura, her husband, James, and their three squash playing sons frequently host CitySquash team members at their Brooklyn home.

Pete Kelly grew up in Brooklyn playing squash at the Heights Casino and attending Packer Collegiate Institute. He graduated from Princeton University in 2002 and later in 2008 from Emory University where he earned his JD and MBA. Following Emory, Pete joined J.P. Morgan’s investment banking division, where he remains today. An avid squash player, Pete and his wife, Brittany, live in Brooklyn with their two sons. 

Gray joined the CitySquash Junior Board in 2016. He is an Assistant Vice President at Bessemer Trust, a wealth management firm based in New York. He is a member of the Client Advisory Group and is responsible for the management of both individual and fiduciary relationships. Gray is based in the firm’s Greenwich, CT office. Gray is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor, and a member of the Institute of Certified Bankers. Gray graduated from Colgate University in 2013 with a degree in Political Science. Gray also serves as a mentor for High School team member Caleb Boateng and was named Mentor of the Year in 2015. Gray lives in Cos Cob, Connecticut.

Nick joined the CitySquash Board in 2016. Nick is the founder of Cape Poge Capital and previously worked for 17 years at Goldman Sachs in New York, Tokyo, and London. Nick received a B.A. in Economics from Princeton University, where he also spent several years rowing on the crew team. Nick also serves on the Board of Trustees of Groton School and lives in Bronxville with his wife, Courtney, and three children.  He is an active (albeit frequently injured) squash player, and his children are active in the sport as well.

Courtney joined the CitySquash Junior Board in 2015. She is a Banker at the J.P. Morgan Private Bank, where she manages client relationships for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Previously, Courtney was an Investment Management Associate at BBR Partners, a boutique wealth management firm. Courtney earned an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business in 2018 and a B.A. from Williams College in 2012. She played on the Williams Women’s Varsity squash team, captaining the team her senior year. She also serves as a mentor for High School CitySquasher Fatima Hernandez and is a frequent volunteer at CitySquash’s weekend squash practices. Courtney grew up in Bronxville, New York and currently resides in Manhattan.

Buzz joined the Brooklyn Board in 2014 and the Board of Directors in 2015. He currently serves as a Managing Partner at North Sea Partners. Prior to joining North Sea, he was Executive Vice President/Fund Partner at Ridgewood Energy Corporation where he led successful efforts to raise the first institutional fund at a private equity firm focused on oil and gas exploration. Buzz is a graduate of both Amherst College and the Wharton Graduate School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a proud squash parent—daughter Maura (Dartmouth ‘11) and Hugh (Colby ’17) have both worked at CitySquash in the Bronx.

Julia joined the CitySquash board in 2015. She helps manage the Areté Foundation which supports endeavors in the fields of education, health, and the arts. Julia has extensive history in the nonprofit sector and community service, having co-founded Freedom Summer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to young voter registration and participation before being appointed by President Clinton to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. She currently also sits on the board of directors of the Outward Bound Center for Peacekeeping,  the Islesboro Islands Trust, and The Brearley School where her three daughters Ella, Phoebe, and Hannah are currently enrolled. Julia and her husband Jonathan live in Manhattan where they enjoy watching their daughters play increasingly good squash.

Meredeth joined the Brooklyn Board in 2014. She is co-Director of Squash and the Head Coach of the girls’ varsity squash team at Poly Prep Country Day School, where she also teaches 6^th grade English. Prior to Poly Prep, Meredeth played squash professionally for six years, while also coaching at the Heights Casino in Brooklyn. She has played on the US National Team, coached the US Junior Women’s Team, and remains a top-ranked professional doubles player. Meredeth is a graduate of Princeton University where she was a four-time All-American, leading the Tigers to two national championships. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, Peter, and their sons, Dylan and Tyler.