June 2026 — The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Paris Babers as Events & Communications Manager and Salma Muse as Scholarship & Student Success Manager.
Paris Babers, Events & Communications Manager
Babers brings a background in operations, project management and strategic communications, with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing high-impact projects.
Previously, Babers served as manager of distribution & operations at DECAL, a subsidiary of NEON Rated, where she spearheaded digital and physical distribution for major upcoming independent films, including the 2025 Oscar winner for Best Picture, Anora. Her career also includes production and executive operations roles that strengthened her expertise in logistics, event planning and team leadership.
Babers holds both a master’s degree in television, radio and film and a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises from Syracuse University. In her role at the Community Foundation, she leads impactful events and supports communications efforts that advance the organization’s mission.
Salma Muse, Scholarship & Student Success Manager
Muse brings a background in academic advising, mentorship and community engagement. As an advisor at On Point for College, she worked with first-generation students on academic planning, career development, financial aid and college readiness. She also collaborated with students, families and financial aid offices to support student success in post-secondary education.
While pursuing graduate studies at SUNY Oswego, Muse served as a graduate assistant in several roles focused on operations, mentorship, student support and cross-departmental coordination.
Muse earned a bachelor’s degree in public health from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in higher education leadership from SUNY Oswego. In her role at the Community Foundation, she works with students and families to help make education more accessible and attainable by connecting them with the resources, guidance and opportunities needed to achieve their educational goals and future aspirations.
