At Scranton Area Community Foundation, our success has always been dependent on a high level of commitment and leadership from a dedicated group of community members. Over the years, many wonderful individuals have given their personal time and effort to assure the success and growth of our programs. We would like to acknowledge and thank those individuals currently involved, as well as those dedicated participants of the past.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Governors and are appointed or elected because of their knowledge and understanding of community issues and opportunities. Our Board of Governors plays a vital role in the Scranton Area Community Foundation and reflects the diverse interests of our community, overseeing the work of Foundation with commitment, foresight, and integrity. As stewards of the Foundation, the Board establishes policy, leads the effort to build endowment, reviews the investment performance of funds, and oversees our grantmaking efforts. The Board reviews recommendations and makes decisions on all grants to ensure that the philanthropic wishes of our donors are carried out. Board members of chosen for their understanding of regional issues and expertise in their professions.
Officers
Board Members
Joseph Bannon, MD
Donna Barbetti
Christopher DiMattio
William Conaboy, Esq.
Thomas Donohue
Alan Hughes
Bill Joyce
Patricia Fox, Psy.D
Bobby Lynett
Ryan McGowan
Thomas Minora, MD, F.A.C.P.
Marion Munley, Esq.
Jerome Musheno, R.Ph.
Kenneth Okrepkie
Lia Richards Palmiter, PhD
Paul C. Woelkers, R.T.(R), Hon. D.H.L.
Advisory Council
Our Advisory Council is comprised of community leaders who have been appointed to work with the Foundation because of their knowledge and understanding of community issues and opportunities.
Warren Acker
Richard Bishop
Venald Bovard
Paul Browne
Dante Cancelli
Karen Clifford
Catherine Cullen
James Gillotti
Kathleen Graff
Matthew Haggerty
Cathy Ann Hardaway
David Hawk
John Kearney
Robert Lettieri
George Lynett
Sharon McCrone
Patrick McMahon
Barbara Norton
Sally O’Brien
Jane Oppenheim
Raymond Pilch
Ann Lavelle Powell
Carlon Preate
James Reid
Kevin Rogers
James Ross
Walter Schautz
Tim Speicher
Foundation Staff
The staff of Scranton Area Community Foundation is comprised of dedicated professionals who are devoted to helping our generous donors connect to the causes that they care about most.
Laura Ducceschi, MA, MBA, CAP®, CFRE
President and CEO
Cathy Fitzpatrick
Grants and Scholarship Manager
cathyf@safdn.org, ext. 301
Dana Hunter
Administration Manager
dhunter@safdn.org, ext. 307
Amy Betts
Community Initiatives Manager
Nora Kern
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
nora@safdn.org, ext. 302
Frank Caputo
Grants and Communications Coordinator
frank@safdn.org, ext. 312
Brittany Pagnotti, MBA, CFRE
Communications Manager
bpagnotti@safdn.org, ext. 308
Jana Nelhybel
NEPA Thrives Manager
Maggie Martinelli, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
maggie@safdn.org, ext. 306
Joel Grabin, MBA
Finance and Accounting Manager
jgrabin@safdn.org, ext. 303
Vivian Williams
Community Initiatives Manager
vw@safdn.org, ext. 311
Bella Ceccoli
Administrative Assistant
We find that it is both a privilege and a challenge to help our clients achieve their philanthropic goals. We are honored to have the privilege and are committed to meeting the challenge.
It’s our job to help bring positive change in our community!
To learn how you can make a charitable impact through a planned gift, visit SAFplans.org.
