PICTURED ABOVE: Our staff stands on steps within Kirk Park Ready to assist Onondaga Earth Corps
Deraretu Abubeker, Elisia Gonzalez and Dana E. Lyons-Canty not pictured


Board

LISA D. ALFORD
JAIME ALICEA*
CATHERINE BERTINI
WILLIAM H. BROWER III
KARIN SLOAN DELANEY, ESQ.**
MARTIN T. DURKIN, JR.*
DANIEL J. FISHER**
STEPHEN D. FOURNIER
KATE FELDMEIER FRANZ**
MARK A. FULLER, CPA**
SUSAN FURTNEY, MPH , FACHE
LEE GATTA, CLU®, CHFC®, AEP® **
LISA S. GERMAIN*
BEA GONZÁLEZ
MARK S. HALL*
DR. WARREN HILTON
JOSEPH LAZZARO, CFP®, CLU®
LEYLA Z. MORGILLO, CFP®
DUANE B. OWENS*
DR. EMAD RAHIM, PPMP, OMCP, CSM, CM, CKF, CCPM**
REBECCA BRONFEIN RAPHAEL
KEVIN E. SCHWAB
MARTIN A. SCHWAB, ESQ.
KATHLEEN L. WIESE*

GENERAL COUNSEL
MARY ANNE CODY, ESQ.

*Term commenced July 1, 2024
**Board service completed June 30, 2024


Staff

PRESIDENT & CEO
Melanie Littlejohn, MBA

COMMUNICATIONS

KATRINA M. CROCKER
Vice President of Communications

JULIET R. MALOFF
Senior Communications Officer

LEILA R. MOGHADASI
Communications Associate

CORY SCHAD
Senior Events & Communications Manager

 

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

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

DARRELL D. BUCKINGHAM
Program Officer

COLBY CYRUS, CAPM
Senior Program Manager

ELISIA GONZALEZ
Grants Manager

DANIELLE M. JOHNSON
Senior Director of Grants & Programs

KANISCHA MILLER
Program Associate

QIANA WILLIAMS
Program Officer

 

DEVELOPMENT

THOMAS M. GRIFFITH, AEP®, CAP®, CHFC®
Vice President of Development

ELIZABETH GAGNÉ
Philanthropic Services Officer

TORI HART
Philanthropic Services Officer

JAN L. LANE, CAP®
Senior Philanthropic Advisor

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

PRAGYA S. MURPHY, CAP®, MBA
Senior Philanthropic & Impact Investment Advisor

 

FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

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

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

TERRI M. EVANS
Administrative Associate

DANA C. FIEL
Finance Manager

JENNY E. GREEN
Senior Information Systems Officer

ELIZABETH T. HARTMAN, CPA
Senior Director of Finance

DAVONA LAWRENCE
Finance Associate

DANA E. LYONS-CANTY
Special Projects Officer

YEISHA NÚÑEZ-DENSON
Accountant

 

SCHOLARSHIPS & STUDENT SUCCESS

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

DERARETU ABUBEKER
Scholarships & Student Success Manager

News & Stories

News Releases July 8, 2025

LeadSafeCNY: A Look at our Neighborhood Investments

A new heat map demonstrates the neighborhood investments made so far through the LeadSafeCNY initiative.

Stories June 27, 2025

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Publications June 25, 2025

Spotlight On: Susan R Schoenfeld, JD, LL.M. (TAXATION), CPA, MBA

In anticipation of Susan’s upcoming appearance in October, we’re sharing some of her insights and ...

News Releases June 18, 2025

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected two new members. The ...

Blogs June 5, 2025

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Publications May 8, 2025

Finding a Home of Healing and Hope

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Grantee Story

Publications May 8, 2025

Piecing Together Dollars For Decisions

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Granting Matters

Publications May 8, 2025

Transforming Winter Recreation in Madison County

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Cover Story

News Releases July 8, 2025

LeadSafeCNY: A Look at our Neighborhood Investments

A new heat map demonstrates the neighborhood investments made so far through the LeadSafeCNY initiative.

Stories June 27, 2025

John Marsellus Memoriam

John D. Marsellus, a devoted civic leader, left a lasting legacy in Central New York ...

Topics June 27, 2025

What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

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

hand holding growing money
Publications June 25, 2025

Spotlight On: Susan R Schoenfeld, JD, LL.M. (TAXATION), CPA, MBA

In anticipation of Susan’s upcoming appearance in October, we’re sharing some of her insights and ...

News Releases June 18, 2025

Community Foundation Announces New Board Members

The Central New York Community Foundation board of directors recently elected two new members. The ...

Blogs June 5, 2025

Southside Connections | Creating Stronger Communities Through Programming & Collaboration

On Syracuse’s Southside, neighbors, educators and local organizations are working together to build a stronger, ...

SYRACUSE, NY: Michelle at Sarah’s Guest House. CREDIT: Ben Cleeton
Publications May 8, 2025

Finding a Home of Healing and Hope

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Grantee Story

Publications May 8, 2025

Piecing Together Dollars For Decisions

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Granting Matters

Publications May 8, 2025

Transforming Winter Recreation in Madison County

Giving Voice Spring 2025: Cover Story

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