Meet your board
The people who plan the seminars, run the study groups, and keep the chapter going. Say hello at the next event!
Sharon Cook, CPP
President & Educational Director
Senior Director Payroll at IAC/People Incorporated · 33 years in payroll
Fun fact: Sharon enjoys skiing, golfing, kayaking, biking, walking, beaches, traveling, skydiving and spending quality time with family and her family of friends. Especially her NY Metro PAYO Fab Fam ❤
Anna A. Dee, CPP
Vice President, Treasurer & Speaker Communication Chair
Happily retired · 25 years in payroll
Fun fact: Anna has two favorite places: behind the scenes planning a NY Metro Chapter event and in the kitchen cooking up something delicious. She loves bringing family and friends together and creating wonderful memories. One thing is certain: nobody leaves hungry, and everyone leaves with a package of homemade goodies!
Tiffany Williams, CPP
Secretary, Event Coordinator & Chapter Membership Chair
Sr Payroll Analyst at IAC/People Incorporated · 8 years in payroll
Fun fact: Outside of the payroll world, Tiffany loves tapping into her creative side. Whether she’s exploring web design, drawing, or trying out a new hobby, she’s always looking for something new to learn.
Christopher Wood, CPP
Study Group Facilitator & Government Liaison
Lead Editor at Thomson Reuters · 25 years in payroll
Fun fact: Christopher recently got married in Italy, which made for a very good year. He has also spent 25 years in payroll, has held his CPP since 2016, and gave a 2026 Virtual Congress talk on AI.
Emmett Swan, CPP
Website & Social Media Chair
Senior Compliance Officer at Gusto Inc · 25 years in payroll
Fun fact: Emmett is an avid lover of cruise vacations. To date, he has been on over 25 cruises, including all of the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands and international destinations such as Italy and France.