What We Are Up To | CNYCF Staff Updates

Our staff takes pride in not just serving our community, but actively shaping its future. Read on to learn about the commitment amongst our team members as they drive positive change and inspire others in our community.


Geri Corradino, human resources & operations officer, was appointed vice president of the FOCUS Greater Syracuse Board of Directors.

Katrina Crocker, vice president of communications, will be co-chairing the steering community of a community foundation field-wide survey led by the Community Foundation Awareness Initiative.

Jan Lane, senior philanthropic advisor, was invited to speak at AFP-CNY’s virtual session: How to Show your Donors Love. The session will explore best practices for building lasting donor relationships, expressing meaningful gratitude, and strengthening engagement

Melanie Littlejohn, president & CEO, served as a keynote speaker at both the Child Care Solution’s 50th Anniversary Child Care Awareness Gala and Le Moyne College’s Dr. King Convocation. She will also be the keynote speaker at the Salvation Army’s Annual Meeting focused on the power of listening. She will be honored with the Pioneer Public Service Award by the CNY Jazz Foundation this month.

Kanischa Miller, program associate, has joined the Food Justice Fund Leadership Council through the Syracuse Onondaga Food Systems Alliance and the Keeping Place/Making Place Symposium Advisory Committee through the Susan Christoperson Center for Community Planning. Kanischa was also admitted into the Community Geography Cohort through the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE).

Kim Sadowski, vice president & chief financial officer, was appointed president of the AccessCNY Board of Directors.

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