Board

LISA DUNN ALFORD
CATHERINE BERTINI
WILLIAM H. BROWER III
KARIN SLOAN DELANEY, ESQ.
DANIEL J. FISHER
STEPHEN D. FOURNIER
KATE FELDMEIER FRANZ
MARK A. FULLER, CPA a
SUSAN FURTNEY, MPH , FACHE
LEE GATTA, CLU®, CHFC®, AEP®
CAROLYN GERAKOPOULOS**
BEA GONZÁLEZ
Dr. Warren Hilton*
DAREN C. JAIME**
JOSEPH LAZZARO, CFP®, CLU®
Leyla Z. Morgillo, CFP® *
DR. EMAD RAHIM, PPMP, OMCP, CSM, CM, CKF, CCPM
REBECCA BRONFEIN RAPHAEL
CAERESA RICHARDSON, PMP
KEVIN E. SCHWAB
MARTIN A. SCHWAB, ESQ.

GENERAL COUNSEL
MARY ANNE CODY, ESQ.

*Term commenced July 1, 2023
**Board service completed June 30, 2023


Staff

PETER A. DUNN, JD
President & CEO (through June 30, 2023)

THOMAS M. GRIFFITH, AEP®, CAP®, CHFC®
Interim President & CEO; VP of Development

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

KIMBERLY P. SADOWSKI, CPA
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

ELIZABETH T. HARTMAN, CPA
Senior Director of Finance

GERIANNE P. CORRADINO, SHRM-CP
Human Resources & Operations Officer

JENNY E. GREEN
Senior Information Systems Officer

YEISHA NÚÑEZ-DENSON
Accountant

DANA C. FIEL
Finance Manager

DAVONA LAWRENCE
Finance Associate

TERRI M. EVANS
Administrative Associate

DEVELOPMENT

MONICA M. MERANTE, CAP®
Senior Director of Philanthropic Services

JAN L. LANE, CAP®
Senior Philanthropic Advisor

PRAGYA S. MURPHY, CAP®, MBA
Senior Philanthropic Advisor

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

FRANK M. RIDZI, PH.D.
Vice President of Community Investment

DANIELLE M. JOHNSON
Senior Director of Grants & Programs

DARRELL D. BUCKINGHAM
Program Officer

QIANA WILLIAMS
Program Officer

COLBY CYRUS
Program Manager

ELISIA GONZALEZ
Grants Manager

COMMUNICATIONS

KATRINA M. CROCKER
Vice President of Communications

JULIET R. MALOFF
Senior Communications Officer

CORY SCHAD
Senior Events & Communications Manager

SCHOLARSHIPS AND STUDENT SUPPORT

AHMEED H. TURNER
Vice President of Scholarships & Student Support; Executive Director of Say Yes Syracuse

DANA E. LYONS-CANTY
Officer of Scholarships & Student Support, Say Yes Syracuse

News & Stories

High school graduation
News Releases June 20, 2024

Say Yes Syracuse Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting Thousands of Students, Awarding Nearly $15 Million in Scholarships

Say Yes Syracuse is celebrating 15 years of impact this year, transforming lives and empowering ...

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Publications June 14, 2024

Family Philanthropy: Preparing the Next Generation for Success

Hear from Justin Miller, National Director of Wealth Planning at Evercore Wealth Management, on the ...

News Releases June 13, 2024

LeadSafeCNY: A Look at our Neighborhood Investments

A new heat map demonstrates the impact of our neighborhood investments so far through the ...

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Stories June 5, 2024

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

Community Voices header image
Blogs May 13, 2024

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs

Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

Blogs May 13, 2024

Breaking the Cycle Using Sports as a Powerful Vehicle for Positive Change

Serving over 90 youth representing over 35 countries, Tillie’s Touch is a space where all ...

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Topics April 23, 2024

What We Are Up To: CNYCF Staff Updates

Learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive ...

Publications April 22, 2024

Beyond Great Expectations: An Unexpected Gift with Unending Impact

The unexpected and unrestricted nature of Lucy’s bequest echoes the quiet yet profound impact individuals ...

Koerner Family outside
Publications April 22, 2024

The Koerner Family Funds: Like Parents, like Daughters

Education was a cornerstone for the Koerner kids, instilled by their successful and civic-minded parents. ...

High school graduation
News Releases June 20, 2024

Say Yes Syracuse Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting Thousands of Students, Awarding Nearly $15 Million in Scholarships

Say Yes Syracuse is celebrating 15 years of impact this year, transforming lives and empowering ...

hand holding growing money
Publications June 14, 2024

Family Philanthropy: Preparing the Next Generation for Success

Hear from Justin Miller, National Director of Wealth Planning at Evercore Wealth Management, on the ...

News Releases June 13, 2024

LeadSafeCNY: A Look at our Neighborhood Investments

A new heat map demonstrates the impact of our neighborhood investments so far through the ...

People gardening
Stories June 5, 2024

Delivering Hope through a Movement for Food Justice

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, InterFaith Works of Central New York began distributing ...

Community Voices header image
Blogs May 13, 2024

Housing Designed for Syracuse Neighborhood Needs

Katie Weaver, director of development of A Tiny Home for Good, explains how A Tiny ...

Blogs May 13, 2024

Breaking the Cycle Using Sports as a Powerful Vehicle for Positive Change

Serving over 90 youth representing over 35 countries, Tillie’s Touch is a space where all ...

What we are up to staff image
Topics April 23, 2024

What We Are Up To: CNYCF Staff Updates

Learn about the expertise and passionate commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive ...

Publications April 22, 2024

Beyond Great Expectations: An Unexpected Gift with Unending Impact

The unexpected and unrestricted nature of Lucy’s bequest echoes the quiet yet profound impact individuals ...

Koerner Family outside
Publications April 22, 2024

The Koerner Family Funds: Like Parents, like Daughters

Education was a cornerstone for the Koerner kids, instilled by their successful and civic-minded parents. ...

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