Committees

The work of the Community Foundation is supported by several active committees made up of diverse and knowledgeable volunteers who offer their expertise in many areas. We thank them for their commitment to connecting people who care with causes that matter.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

This committee ensures that proper financial management is in place through oversight of the annual audited financial statements.

  • Kirsten Harlow-Foster – Foster Supply Hospitality
  • Bonnie Orr, CPA, Chair – PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
  • Meghan Taylor – Resorts World Catskills & New York

FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

This committee oversees the Foundation’s financial and investment activities.

  • David Mistretta, Treasurer – Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
  • George Kinne, Asst. Treasurer – Jeff Bank
  • David Apps – Community Volunteer
  • Christopher Corallo – Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Domenick T. Del Rosso, CPA, MST – PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
  • Michael Guarnieri, CPA
  • Garry Michel, CFP, CRC, AIF, EA
  • Maggie Smith – Community Volunteer
  • Miri Upton, CFP – Synergia Financial Group

DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for overseeing the grantmaking and scholarship program, including the Make a Difference and Hudson Valley Animal Shelter Funds.

  • Molly Crist, Chair – Onward Travel
  • Melissa Bonacic – Community Volunteer
  • Karen Ellsweig – Community Volunteer
  • Ron Feller – Community Volunteer
  • Heather Howley – Independent Helicopters
  • Scott Lerner – Community Volunteer
  • Dali Levy – Catskill Promotions, LLC
  • Eileen Phillips – Community Volunteer
  • Gerald Skoda – Skoda Enterprises, Inc.
  • Amanda Wilson – Masci, Hale & Wilson Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

This committee is charged with the responsibility of ensuring that the Board of Directors and working committees are effective and compliant with generally accepted ethical and operational standards and legal regulations.

  • Gary Siegel, Chair – CD Trips, LLC
  • Christopher Corallo – Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Michael Guarnieri, CPA
  • Derrik Wynkoop – Walden Savings Bank
  • Bonnie Orr – PKF O’Connor Davies
  • Kristen Harlow Foster – Foster Supply Hospitality

COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVE COMMITTEE

This committee develops and implements strategies related to diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of the Community Foundation’s work including staff and volunteer training and education, grantmaking and scholarship distribution practices. 

  • Jay Anthony, Chair — Anthony Family Foundation for Autism Support
  • Kimian Adams – PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
  • Chris Corallo — Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
  • Molly Crist – Onward Travel
  • Inaudy Gil – Executive Director, Orange County Human Rights
  • Adrienne Jensen – Community Volunteer
  • Richard J. Shapiro, Esq. – Blustein, Shapiro, Frank & Barone, LLP

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE

This committee supports Community Foundation events and activities throughout the year.

  • Elizabeth Garloch
  • Jodi Clouse
  • Pamela LaLonde
  • Joann Menendez
  • Bonnie J. Orr, CPA
  • Allison Wynkoop
  • Patricia Zang-DeClue