Staff

Katrina develops and leads the implementation of a comprehensive communication strategy that builds and sustains awareness of the Community Foundation’s philanthropic voice in Central New York. She is happy to respond to media inquiries and answer your questions regarding overall communications.

Juliet champions and guides the Community Foundation’s brand management to internal and external audiences by overseeing and producing media relations and print, digital and social media communications. She is happy to respond to media inquiries and answer your questions regarding any of our externally facing digital or print content.

Darrell provides support with planning and implementing the Community Foundation’s strategic initiatives that enhance the quality of life in neighborhoods and communities in the Central New York region. He is happy to answer your questions regarding CNYCF’s literacy, early childhood, LeadSafeCNY initiatives, and Black Equity & Excellence fund.

Colby assists with the development, implementation and monitoring of grantmaking and programs. He is happy to answer your questions related to the Community Grant program, grant reporting and affiliate fund grants.

Danielle oversees the Community Grantmaking program and nonprofit development programs. She is happy to answer your questions regarding Community Grantmaking, NEWS, IDEA, Madison County Rural Poverty Fund, and Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders.

Frank oversees and monitors the grantmaking process, conducts research on issues or concerns of importance to the Community Foundation, shares expertise with donors and manages special projects and strategic initiatives. He is happy to answer your questions related to building, sustaining and sharing community knowledge and measuring impact through such initiatives as CNY Vitals, the Community Data Group, The Human Services Leadership Council, and Work Train.

Qiana engages directly with community residents and nonprofit staff to assist in the design and implementation of the Community Foundation’s strategic initiatives and grantmaking. She is happy to answer your questions regarding neighborhood and resident engagement and The Leadership Classroom (TLC).

Tom creates and implements custom charitable giving plans for individuals, families and companies in coordination with their professional advisors. He also helps local nonprofits create and build endowments. Tom is happy to answer questions about your charitable planning.

Tori provides support to donors and staff related to fund administration by researching giving opportunities within the Community Foundation and the broader nonprofit community. She also co-manages the Community Foundation’s gift acceptance and acknowledgment processes. She is happy to answer questions about your giving and research organizations and causes you would like to support.

Jan supports charitable planning for individuals, families and companies and facilitates the Foundation’s legacy planning program. She is happy to answer your questions regarding lifetime and legacy giving options, multi-generational engagement, fund succession planning and legacy preservation.

Pragya leads charitable planning for individuals, families and companies and provides outreach to the local professional advisor community and nonprofit organizations. She is happy to answer your questions regarding our financial advisor program, nonprofit agency funds and lifetime giving. Pragya also supports our impact investment program and is available to nonprofits interested in learning more about or applying for impact investments.

Geri is responsible for providing operational and human resources related support to staff as well as overseeing the Central New York Philanthropy Center (CNYPC) building. She is happy to answer your questions about renting space in the Central New York Philanthropy Center.

Dana is responsible for the grant distribution and accounts payable processes. She is happy to answer your questions about accounts payable.

Jenny oversees the Foundation’s information systems and cybersecurity, and is responsible for imagining and implementing innovative strategies that set the overall technical direction of the organization.

Liz manages the day-to-day accounting activities of the Foundation. She is happy to answer your questions about the audited financial statements or the 990, and is the main contact for auditors’ requests for confirmations.

Ahmeed is happy to answer your questions about scholarships and Say Yes Syracuse.