2025 AFPGV EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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PRESIDENT

Mia Cannon, CFRE
Senior Director, URMC Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement
University of Rochester
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PRESIDENT-ELECT

Samantha Ziegler-Barniak
Associate Director of Development
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
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VP OF EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Meghan Callan
Director of Resource Development
Connected Communities

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VP OF MEMBERSHIP

Alison Mackenzie
Director of Development
Genesee Country Village & Museum

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IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT

Sami Sheehan, CFRE
Associate Director, Donor Engagement
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester

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TREASURER

Christopher Smith
Assistant Vice President for Advancement
SUNY Brockport

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SECRETARY & SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR

Matthew Zager
Director of Advancement
Eastman School of Music
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2025 AFPGV BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

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REGIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR

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

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EDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER AT-LARGE

Robin Harisis
Director of Development
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester

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BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE

Jeff Hoffman
Retired Advancement Professional

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COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR

Samantha Kennedy
Fund Development Manager
Delphi Rise

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CFRE CHAIR

Justin Kuczma, CFRE
Fundraising Director
Volunteers of America Upstate New York

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SISTER CHAPTER CONNECTION

Jonathan Meagher-Zayas
Founder & Chief Strategist
Equity Warrior Strategies

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS CHAIR

Ben Murphy
Director of Foundation & Corporate Relations
St. John Fisher University

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I.D.E.A. CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER AT-LARGE

Yukali Okkotsu
Development Coordinator
St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center

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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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MENTORSHIP CHAIR

Brad Pearson
Major Gifts Officer
Mary Cariola Center
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NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY (NPD) CHAIR

Kim Smith
Vice President of Development
Genesee Country Village & Museum
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE VICE-CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER AT-LARGE

Isha Torres
Director of  Agency Advancement
Villa of Hope
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AFPGV NON-BOARD POSITIONS

 

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SENIOR ADVANCEMENT PROFESSIONALS (SAP) FACILITATOR

Whitney Brice

Chief Philanthropic Officer
Charter Champions
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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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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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AFPGV STAFF

 

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 CHAPTER COORDINATOR

Jamie Buss
Executive Director
Making Spirits Bright
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BOOKKEEPER

Kayla Carpitella, MPA, CFRE
Senior Grants Officer
Rochester Regional Health Foundation
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