Juliana McKenna

Director of Finance, Mentorships and Administration

Juliana McKenna graduated from Hobart and William Smith in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. After working on the Commodity Trading Floor for 25 years, Juliana opened up her own accounting firm in New Canaan, CT. Juliana joined Crossing Thresholds in 2021. In her free time Juliana enjoys walking, being with family and needlepointing.

Alyda Twilley

Director of Trips,
​Assistant Director of Operations

Alyda Twilley graduated from Hobart and Williams Smith Colleges with a BA in Environmental Studies and Sustainable Community Development and attended the National University of Ireland in Galway. She worked at L.L.Bean on the Experiential Marketing team and as a Brand Ambassador. Most recently she served as a Field Coordinator for the Maine Conservation Corps in partnership with Americorps. Born and raised in Maine, Alyda grew up with an active, outdoor lifestyle. She spent many summers backpacking and volunteering in national parks in Oregon, New Jersey and Maine and has dedicated her personal and professional life to service.

Ken Kaplan

Director of Technology and Curriculum Advancement

Ken Kaplan is a recently retired Special Educator. Ken has been actively involved with Crossing Thresholds for over four years, directing the Technology and Educational Development of our schools in Kibera, as well as creating the Kibera Knights Chess Club. Ken was on the Crossing Thresholds Board of Directors for three years. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his wife Lisa and his dog Otis.