Candice Poiss Murray

Executive Director

Candice Poiss Murray began as Executive Director on August 1, 2022. She brings 25 years of experience working for non-profit organizations in numerous capacities.

Previously, Candice served as the Commissioner for the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC), working with 12 NCAA Division III Colleges for 14 years. Before her time with the NEAC, she served as Director of Athletics at two colleges for 10 years, Russell Sage College and Trinity College, DC. In addition, she has served numerous non-profit organizations, including President of the Saratoga Springs City School District (SSCSD) Friends of Music, Vice-President of Firestorm FC, Secretary of the SSCSD Nordic Skiing Booster Club, member of the board of the Wilton Wildlife Park & Preserve, and member of the board of the Saratoga Waldorf School.

Candice notes, "I am very excited to begin my work at the Tannery Pond Center. There are many possibilities within this beautiful building and this vibrant and exciting North Creek community. I hope to bring my passion for community, arts, and music to the Center by engaging artists from near and far and encouraging members of the North Creek community to visit the Center for various shows, exhibits and community events.”

Candice has a Master's of Public Health in Exercise Science from the George Washington University in Washington, DC, and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Music from Bates College in Lewiston, ME. In her free time, Murray is a piano teacher, home chef/baker, and a passionate athlete (runner, biker, skier, hiker, triathlete, kayaker, camper, and more). Candice and her husband Jim live in Gansevoort, NY, with their children, Jay, Allie, Emma & Sophia, and dog Blitzer.