Staff Profile

My earliest career was learning all aspects of my family’s refrigeration manufacturing business in New York, followed by five subsequent years in the video production industry, where I learned that hunting down b-rolls in the middle of the night isn't nearly as exciting as it sounds.  I finally realized my true passion was in the nonprofit sector, and spent the following 10 years in development with health care and arts organizations, first as a development assistant and then as development/ community relations director, where I handled grantwriting, direct mail, major gifts, and special events.  I switched to the grantmaking side in 2000, working for a small family foundation before joining Meyer Memorial Trust eight years ago.  I feel very fortunate to spend my days assisting all the wonderful organizations across our state.