Staff
The Community Foundation staff is composed of individuals who combine professional expertise with a love of living and working in the Rochester area. Use the links just below to jump to a specific team section.
- Office of the President
- Communications
- Community Programs
- Finance, HR and Administration
- Philanthropic Engagement
- Community Foundation Initiatives
Simeon Banister
President & CEOEmail Simeon or call 585.271.4277 to initiate contact with the Community Foundation.
Iris Bieri
Chief of StaffEmail Iris or call 585.341.4375 with inquiries for the Office of the President, Board of Directors, and special projects.
Coralis Laboy
Executive AssistantEmail Coralis or call 585.341.4333 to schedule an appointment with Simeon Banister or for information about the Foundation.
Teresa Stewart
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources AssociateEmail Teresa or call 585.341.4340 about the Community Foundation’s initiatives to attract, hire, and maintain a diverse workplace.
Office of the President
Mary Holleran
Senior Vice President, CommunicationsEmail Mary or call 585.341.4351 for media inquiries or questions about any of our reports or publications.
Julie Johnson
Senior Communications OfficerEmail Julie or call 585.341.4353 for any questions or suggestions regarding our publications.
Donna Ritchie
Event AssociateEmail Donna or call 585.341.4364 with questions about Community Foundation events.
Sarah Viggiani
Communications Officer, Digital ContentEmail Sarah or call 585.341.4334 for questions or suggestions about our website and social media channels.
Rachel R. Wyche
Communications Administrator and Graphic DesignerEmail Rachel or call 585.341.4346 to request a logo or with questions about our invitations or sponsorship ads.
Communications
Erin Budd Barry
Vice President, Community ProgramsEmail Erin or call 585.341.4390 with questions about the Foundation’s community leadership activities and grant opportunities.
Morgan Bajish
Program AdministratorEmail Morgan or call 585.341.4374 with questions about your grant application or our grantmaking process.
Sara Bukowiec
Senior Program OfficerEmail Sara or call 585.341.4371 with questions related to grant opportunities through giving circles, geographic affiliates, and advisory committees.
Annette Jiménez Gleason
Senior Program Officer, VitalityEmail Annette or call 585.341.4372 with questions about grant opportunities in arts and culture, environmental justice and sustainability, historical preservation, and successful aging.
Berta Rivera
Director of Community ProgramsEmail Berta or call 585.341.4365 with questions about competitive grantmaking for community impact.
Community Programs
Amy Vars
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerEmail Amy or call 585.341.4380 with questions regarding fund balances or investments.
Susan Clements
Finance ManagerEmail Susan or call 585.341.4354 with audit confirmation requests.
Kelly Fose
Senior Finance ManagerEmail Kelly or call 585.341.4391 with questions about accounting.
Jeffrey Hand
Senior Systems Administration OfficerEmail Jeffrey or call 585.341.4341 if you encounter problems with the Foundation’s email or phone system.
Karen Koons
Senior Director, FinanceEmail Karen or call 585.341.4342 with questions about the audited financial statements or 990s.
Patricia Peters
Gift AssociateEmail Patricia or call 585.341.4370 with questions about gifts to the Foundation or if you have a problem with an online donation.
Nicole Scarborough
Senior Finance ManagerEmail Nicole or call 585.341.4374 with questions about investments.
Ronisha Williams
Office and Building AdministratorEmail Ronisha or call 585.341.4347 with questions about our property at 500 East Avenue.
Finance, HR and Administration
Andrew Muldoon
Vice President, Philanthropic EngagementEmail Andrew or call 585.341.4360 if you want to discuss your legacy or are interested in establishing a fund to meet your philanthropic goals.
Mary Hartstein
Director of Donor Engagement and ImpactEmail Mary or call 585.341.4352 with questions about an existing Organization Endowment Fund or about establishing an Organization Endowment Fund.
Kate Kidera
Senior Philanthropic Services OfficerEmail Kate or call 585.341.4337 to ask questions about an existing Donor-Advised Fund.
Kayleigh Meagher
Philanthropic Services AssociateEmail Kayleigh or call 585.341.4331 with questions about our Community Sponsors annual campaign, making a grant from your Charitable Checking AccountSM, getting help with DonorCentral, or updating your contact information.
Dawn Perry
Giving Circle AssociateEmail Dawn or call 585.341.4330 with questions about the Foundation’s giving circles.
Jeff Polino
Regional Philanthropic AdvisorEmail Jeff or call 585.341.4373 about donor engagement in the counties surrounding Monroe that include Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates.
Kayleigh Rae Stampfler
Director of Principal Gifts and EngagementEmail Kayleigh Rae or call 585.341.4409 to discuss a new gift or the various fund options available.
Zakiya Tripp
Philanthropic Planning AdministratorEmail Zakiya or call 585.341.4363 with questions about our events and resources for professional advisors.
Philanthropic Engagement
ACT RochesterMegan Norris, PhD
Executive DirectorEmail Megan or call 585.341.4361 with questions about data compiled on key indicators of our region’s well-being.
Greater Rochester Afterschool & Summer Alliance (GRASA)Raegena Lawrence
Executive DirectorEmail Raegena or call 585.505.6178 with questions about out-of-school-time programs in Monroe County.
Monroe County Aging AlliancePatricia Campbell
Co-Director of this joint initiative of the Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger LakesEmail Patricia or call 585.341.4355 with questions about grant opportunities in the areas of successful aging, health, and basic needs.
Rochester ENergy Efficiency and Weatherization (RENEW)Elizabeth McDade
Program DirectorEmail Elizabeth or call 585.341.4362 with questions about opportunities to help income-eligible homeowners increase energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and eliminate safety hazards in their homes.
Rochester’s ChildNancy Kaplan
CoordinatorEmail Nancy or call 585.341.4411 with questions about grant opportunities in early childhood and education.
Madison Esposito
Program AdministratorEmail Madison or call 585.341.4348 with questions regarding ACT Rochester, GRASA, and RENEW.
Community Foundation Initiatives
At various times, Rochester Area Community Foundation offers career opportunities in the areas of administration, communications, fundraising, finance, grantmaking, and philanthropic engagement. The Community Foundation also is engaged in a variety of partnerships that occasionally create new positions.
Finance Associate
This position will provide accounting services and administrative support for the Finance, HR and Administration department. Check out the job responsibilities.
Program Officer, Equity
This role will manage the Foundation’s grantmaking and community leadership in the equity goal area. Check out the job responsibilities.
Program Manager, Rochester Procurement Equity Project (RPEP)
The new initiative represents several employers in Rochester, to create a platform for its members to strategize, share resources, and pursue opportunities with Rochester-based minority-owned businesses. Read the job description.
RFP for ACT Rochester Data & Indicators Dashboard
ACT Rochester, an initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation is seeking proposals from data-driven consulting firms that have extensive experience in providing and maintaining website-based data dashboards. For more information click here.
Scholarship Program Officer
This position will be responsible for the portfolio of more than 130 scholarship funds with the potential to distribute over $1M in scholarships on an annual basis. Read the job description.
Rochester Area Community Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In addition, we are proud to join the fair wage movement as a Level Up Champion.
