On Aug. 11, 2021, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and the Oneida County Board of Legislators, under Article XX, Section 2002 of the Oneida County Charter and Section 6306 of the New York State Education Law, reappointed former MVCC Trustee Wendy Waters for a seven-year term, ending June 30, 2028, after fulfilling a partial County-appointed term to fill a vacancy in 2019.

A native of Rome, Waters is a graduate of Utica College where she initially pursued a career in sports public relations and journalism, working for weekly newspapers in Syracuse then at Skidmore College. Upon returning to Rome, she worked at the Daily Sentinel newspaper then became a stay-at-home mom with her children, Brad and Sarah, and a community volunteer for several years.

Waters later returned to Utica College to earn her teaching certification and master’s degree and became an English and journalism teacher at Rome Free Academy. She then took a position as a literacy/instructional coach and writing specialist for all grade levels in the Rome City School District.

Following her work as an instructional coach, Waters returned to school again to earn her administrative certification from SUNY Cortland. She then became principal at Gansevoort Elementary School in Rome where she thoroughly enjoyed working with young children and supporting early literacy. She recently retired from that position.

In addition to supporting community literacy and educational initiatives, Waters has been involved in Rome Twigs, a volunteer organization at Rome Memorial Hospital, for more than 30 years, and has been a life-long member of Delta United Methodist Church. She has held leadership positions in both organizations.