
Elizabeth yong
Celebrate mother's day with the amazing Liz Yong. Mother, disability advocate, former educator and asset manager, and member of the Rye Neck Board of Education (running for re-election this month).
In this riveting conversation Liz shares the ways that education opened the door to an incredible series of experiences in the US and abroad, and the pivotal moments of change that shaped her fascinating life.
liz's story
I am pleased to be running for reelection to the Rye Neck Board of Education, where I hope to continue to serve with dedication and a deep commitment to student success, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. In the past 3 years, I’ve worked collaboratively and effectively with fellow board members, administrators, teachers, and families to support academic excellence, strengthen school programs, and promote a safe, inclusive learning environment for all students.
During this time, we saw increased transparency in our school budget by making actual spending available alongside forecast spending; increased accountability to parents and taxpayers by recording planning sessions and making committee meetings open to the public along with their agendas and supporting documents; prioritized resources for emotional and mental health initiatives such as Effective School Solutions and social emotional screeners; and completed the search for a new superintendent incorporating community input into the search process. Rye Neck’s “small but mighty” K-12 schools proudly provide our students with a well-rounded education where students have access to opportunities in athletics and the arts.
Prior to my service on the board, I have had the privilege to serve at globally recognized schools during my years living internationally, and in a Christian NGO for over 20 years. My career includes a decade in asset management at Goldman Sachs and I am a product of New York public schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Syosset. I graduated with a B.A. from Yale University in Economics and East Asian Studies.
I seek reelection to continue advocating for educational innovation, responsible budgeting, and policies that put students first. Currently, I serve as the chair of the Policy Committee and a member of the Facilities Committee and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team. Previously, I have chaired the Audit Committee as well as served on the Technology Planning and Advisory Team and as a board representative to Special Services. My husband Ping and I have lived in Rye Neck since 2019. We have three sons, including 2 in high school and a recent graduate.
