our team
Andrea L. Nartey
Executive Director
Andrea Dozier Nartey grew up participating in Southampton Youth Association (SYA) programs and often shadowed her dad, who was the director for over 30 years. He trained her eye and spirit for the role she has today. She has served as the Executive Director of SYA since 2018.
She has held many roles at SYA, including head counselor. While she’s loved nearly every program, Winter Gymnastics has always been her favorite—ask her to do a cartwheel!
A former teacher and principal, Andrea is passionate about youth development and literacy. She now speaks on the power of literacy and community-based education.
A Southampton native, Andrea is also a wife and mother of three daughters. When not with SYA, she enjoys hot yoga, SoulCycle, neo-soul music, and making oat banana pancakes.
Alicia has been involved with SYA since childhood, falling in love with the program by watching her dad in action. She has served as a camp counselor, office manager, and now leads our Stay N Play recreation program, which provides engaging post-school activities at Tuckahoe. There, you’ll find her leading art projects, organizing fun games, and creating a welcoming space for kids.
Alicia also co-leads the Pre-K group at summer camp, ensuring our youngest campers have an enriching and joyful experience. She plays a key role in planning the End-of-Summer Community BBQ—a Southampton tradition. If you haven’t been, well… are you really from Southampton? 😜
When she’s not with SYA, Alicia enjoys spending time with her husband and two children—who may technically be adults, but will always be her babies.