The Central New York Community Foundation hired Qiana Williams as Program Officer. In her role she engages directly with community residents and nonprofit staff to assist in the design and implementation of the Community Foundation’s strategic initiatives and grantmaking. Qiana is deeply committed to community improvement and has an extensive background in education and the arts. She formerly served as curator of public programs at the Everson Museum of Art, education curator at the Community Folk Art Center and humanities educator for the Syracuse City School District.
Sunday Kulang was hired as Development Associate. Sunday assists with the administration of our constituent management database to help build and sustain relationships with current and potential donors, professional advisors and other constituents. Sunday attended the State University of New York at Oswego where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is a longtime member of the Black Student Union.
Cory Schad was hired as Senior Manager, Events & Communications. Cory previously served as the Director of Development and Communications at Bishop Grimes Jr./Sr. High School. He joins the Community Foundation with over ten years of experience in marketing, event planning and execution and athletics, formerly serving as an Assistant Athletic Director at his alma mater, Cazenovia College. There he received a bachelor’s of professional studies degree in sport management.