Darrell Buckingham, senior program officer, participated in a panel discussion with Sheena Soloman and other Nourishing Tomorrow’s Leaders (NTL) graduates to discuss NTL and our Black Equity & Excellence fund.
Gerianne P. Corradino, SHRM-CP, human resources & operations manager, was interviewed by FOCUS Greater Syracuse for its Cohort Conversations, in which she spoke about her time in Citizen’s Academy and her participation on the board.
Tom Griffith, vice president of development, was interviewed for and quoted in a Washington Post article by Michael Coren about legacy giving.
Danielle Johnson, senior director of grants & programs was elected vice president of the Madison County Rural Health Council Board of Directors.
Melanie Littlejohn, president & CEO, presented at a Century Club Inside Story luncheon entitled, Legacy to Leadership: Preparing CNY for What’s Next about the preparation needed for Micron’s arrival and what is trending in philanthropy today. Additionally, she was a speaker at On Point’s Connect & Mingle event held at the Philanthropy Center on June 26.
Frank Ridzi, vice president of community investment, co-presented, The Power of Data in Partnerships and Launching/Growing DPIL from a Tiny Pilot to a State-Wide Program with Kim Kemp at the Dollywood Foundation Annual Conference.
Ahmeed Turner, vice president of scholarships & student success and executive director of Say Yes Syracuse, spoke with key stakeholders at the National College Attainment Network Leadership Summit about the importance of federal aid for students pursuing a post-secondary education.