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Meet the Team

We’re a collaborative team committed to equipping nonprofits with the tools, strategy, and support they need to uplift communities.

 

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Assistant Director - Erin Spence
 
Erin Spence, a member of Siena’s Class of 2022, has returned to the Siena community in a new professional role as the Assistant Director of the University's AmeriCorps VISTA program. As a student, Erin studied sociology and was deeply involved at ACE through the Bonner Program, where she developed a strong interest in community-based social change. She partnered with organizations including Capital Roots and Albany Victory Gardens, experiences that sparked her interest in supporting food justice initiatives. This interest led her to begin her career with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York following graduation.
 

Feeling drawn back to higher education and mentorship, Erin spent two and a half years working in Union College’s Office of Community Engagement, supporting students and strengthening partnerships with community organizations. She is also pursuing her Masters in Social Work at UAlbany, bringing new skills from the classroom into her work with VISTAs and community partners. Erin is excited to bring these experiences back to Siena, supporting VISTAs as they grow their skills and make meaningful contributions throughout the Capital District community. 

email: espence@siena.edu / 518-782-6951

 

VISTA Leaders

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Mya Zylberberg - VISTA Leader

Mya Zylberberg is a P-TECH alumna who earned her Associate in Applied Science in Cybersecurity while still in high school in 2021. She went on to complete her Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics at the University at Albany in 2023, followed by a Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity and a Graduate Certificate in Information Security in 2025.

Mya served as an AmeriCorps VISTA Data Analyst and Project Coordinator with the SHRED Foundation from 2023 to 2025 and currently serves as a VISTA Leader for the 2025–2026 program year. In these roles, she leveraged data, technology strategy, and Agile methodologies to improve organizational processes, strengthen stakeholder buy-in, and make technical initiatives more accessible and actionable for non-technical teams.

With a strong foundation in cybersecurity and public service, Mya is passionate about using technology as a catalyst for social impact. She focuses on bridging the gap between technical systems and the people they serve, translating complex concepts into practical tools that empower communities and organizations in an increasingly digital world. She is recognized for strong interpersonal and communication, with a passion for continuous learning and emerging technologies.

Email:mzylberberg@siena.edu

Victor Burgos -VISTA Leader 

Victor is an AmeriCorps VISTA Leader at The Center for Academic Community Engagement. His work centers on member engagement and recruiting. Previously, he served for one year as a VISTA Member in a program development capacity for ACE.

Victor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baruch College in 2024, majoring in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Communication Studies. Previously, he has worked in transportation, nonprofit fundraising, and food processing in New York City and Long Island, supporting operational and cost analysis.

In his spare time, Victor likes cooking, going for walks and hikes, and playing chess.

Email:vburgos@siena.edu