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

News Releases October 30, 2025

How to Help Those Losing Food Stamp Benefits Starting This Week

A list of nonprofit partners that are positioned to provide immediate support

Blogs October 28, 2025

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases October 23, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Documentary Featured in National Film Series

Produced by Black Cub Productions and funded by the Community Foundation, the film documents Syracuse’s ...

Sarah and Nikki headshots
News Releases October 22, 2025

New Hires Announced

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Sarah Edlund as Office Manager and Nikki ...

News Releases October 21, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Launching PSA Campaign to Combat Lead Poisoning in Syracuse

New animated public service announcements will educate families starting during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Blogs October 16, 2025

Joy, Skills, and Belonging: The Lasting Impact of 4-H Summer Camp

Hear from Scott Hudson, Youth & Family Development Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga ...

Group of people holding a check
News Releases October 14, 2025

Pulaski Fund Distributes $40,500 in Grants

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nine nonprofits serving the Village of ...

News Releases September 24, 2025

New Priority Areas in Community Grant Rounds Announced

NEW! Priority focus areas in each Community Grant round: Get clarity on where funding is ...

News Releases October 30, 2025

How to Help Those Losing Food Stamp Benefits Starting This Week

A list of nonprofit partners that are positioned to provide immediate support

Blogs October 28, 2025

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. ...

News Releases October 23, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Documentary Featured in National Film Series

Produced by Black Cub Productions and funded by the Community Foundation, the film documents Syracuse’s ...

Sarah and Nikki headshots
News Releases October 22, 2025

New Hires Announced

The Central New York Community Foundation has hired Sarah Edlund as Office Manager and Nikki ...

News Releases October 21, 2025

Central New York Community Foundation Launching PSA Campaign to Combat Lead Poisoning in Syracuse

New animated public service announcements will educate families starting during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Blogs October 16, 2025

Joy, Skills, and Belonging: The Lasting Impact of 4-H Summer Camp

Hear from Scott Hudson, Youth & Family Development Team Leader, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga ...

Group of people holding a check
News Releases October 14, 2025

Pulaski Fund Distributes $40,500 in Grants

The Greater Pulaski Community Endowment Fund provides grants to nine nonprofits serving the Village of ...

News Releases September 24, 2025

New Priority Areas in Community Grant Rounds Announced

NEW! Priority focus areas in each Community Grant round: Get clarity on where funding is ...

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