2025 AFPGV EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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PRESIDENT

Sami Sheehan, CFRE
Associate Director of Donor Engagement
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
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Mia Cannon, CFRE
Senior Director, URMC Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement
University of Rochester
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SECRETARY

Alexandra Bailey
Development Officer
Rochester Regional Health Foundations
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TREASURER

Christopher Smith
Assistant Vice President for Advancement
SUNY Brockport
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VP OF I.D.E.A.

Mesha Caldwell
Events and Community Engagement Manager
Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester
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VP OF MARKETING

Andrew N. Cirillo
Associate Director, Campus Life, and University Chaplain
Rochester Institute of Technology
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VP OF MEMBERSHIP

Alison Mackenzie
Director of Development
Genesee Country Village & Museum
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VP OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT (EDUCATION)

Meghan Callan
Director of Resource Development
Connected Communities
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2025 AFPGV BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 
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BE THE CAUSE CAMPAIGN CHAIR

Diana Palotas
Director of Development
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR

Robin Harisis
Director of Development
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester
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Isha Torres, MBA
Director of Agency Advancement
Villa of Hope
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I.D.E.A. VICE-CHAIR

Yukali Okkotsu
Development Coordinator
YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County
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JOB POSTING CHAIR

Krista Jenkins
Founder
Spark Content
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR

Chloe Kay
Events and Community Relations Manager
Heritage Christian Services Foundation
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MENTORSHIP CHAIR

Leslie Zornow
Executive Director of Donor Engagement
University of Rochester
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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY (NPD) CHAIR

Kim Smith
Vice President of Development
Genesee Country Village & Museum
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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY (NPD) VICE-CHAIR

Tiffany Paine-Cirrincione, MID
Director of Development and Communications
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Amanda Glann
Director of the Fisher Fund
St. John Fisher University
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR

Ben Thomas
President, Owner
Thomas Fundraising Solutions
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SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

Matthew Zager
Director of Advancement
Eastman School of Music
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BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE

Jeff Hoffman
Retired Advancement Professional
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BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE

Samantha Ziegler-Barniak
Associate Director of Development
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
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AFPGV NON-BOARD POSITIONS

 
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EMERGING LEADERS NETWORKING CO-FACILITATOR

Chloe Kay
Events and Community Relations Manager
Heritage Christian Services Foundation
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EMERGING LEADERS NETWORKING CO-FACILITATOR

Laura Simons
Assistant Director, Prospect Management
Rochester Regional Health Foundations
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THE GRANT WRITERS NETWORK (GWN) FACILITATOR

Amy K. Hall
Senior Director, Grants & Institutional Giving
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY
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RAISER’S EDGE USERS' GROUP FACILITATOR

Ryan Hyde
Data Management Consultant
RLH Data
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SENIOR ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS (SAP) FACILITATOR
Anne Mc Kenna, CFRE
Executive Director
St. John's Foundation
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CHAPTER ADMINISTRATORS

 

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AFPGV CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR

Jamie Buss
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