Celebrating Retirements: Three Women, 56 Years of Dedication

At the end of August, Pat Campbell’s tenure at the Community Foundation came to an end. A former nurse, Pat joined the Foundation as a program officer in 2007, overseeing a portfolio related to health and successful aging, and eventually became the Community Programs Department’s Senior Director. She played a significant role in launching and sustaining the Monroe County Aging Alliance as its original convener in 2012 and became its co-director in 2022, when the Alliance became a joint initiative of the Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes. Pat is quick to share tips about inclusive language and inspiring stories about progress on creating a community where people age well.

Nancy Kaplan has stepped into retirement after 23 years of dedicated service as the coordinator of Rochester’s Child.  She was the force behind developing policies and practices that have improved the lives of our community’s youngest and most vulnerable children. Looking back at her arrival at the Community Foundation and the start of her work with Rochester’s Child, Nancy says, “I knew that I had found my place.” She leaves a legacy of better outcomes and brighter futures, and we’re grateful for the impact of her work on a generation of kids. 

Mary Holleran joined the Community Foundation in 2008 after a 24-year career with the Democrat & Chronicle. Over the years, her role evolved from Senior Director to Vice President, and finally to Senior Vice President of Communications, showcasing her ever-expanding contributions and resulting in tremendous growth in the Foundation’s presence across our region. Her involvement with the Developmental Disabilities Giving Circle demonstrated her leadership and created all kinds of opportunities for inclusive experiences. Coworkers, board members, and partners will miss many unique things about Mary, including the notes and kind words she used to tell others that their efforts – large and small – were noticed and appreciated.