Community Fund Names New Board Members
By Amy Korb, Executive Director, The Community Fund
July 26, 2023: The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe welcomes the following new board members who bring a diverse cross-section of skillsets that support the mission of the Fund and will further the impact in our community.
Jessica Benjamin
Jessica is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She has worked in advertising as an account executive and as a writer/producer in TV news. More recently, she has volunteered with Destination: College in the Cooney College Center and with the girls’ volleyball team at Mount Vernon High School. She has also served as a Board Member of the Bronxville Field Club and Concordia Conservatory.
Jessica enjoys being an active member of the film club at the Picture House, stitch nights at Bargello Needlepoint in Tuckahoe and the Boulder Ledge Garden Club. Jessica has lived in Bronxville since 2001 with her husband, Jim, and their four children.
Elizabeth A. "Lisa" Hery
Lisa joined the Healthcare industry as a Senior Project Manager with Montefiore Medical Center 9 years ago. Prior to this, she had a 20+ year career in global investment banking. She is the current Secretary of the Advisory Board for Eastchester Community Action Program. She is a prior longtime Board Member of Heartsong, a music and heart therapy organization which was based in Bronxville. Her past fundraising involvement with local organizations, include The Counseling Center, Gramatan Village, Westchester ARC, and a Cancer Support Team. Having lived in Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville for most of her life, she is now a resident of Tuckahoe.
Katrina Nay
Katrina received a BA in Psychology from Vanderbilt University and an MSW from Columbia University. After working in direct practice for several years, she transitioned to working in development for organizations focused on children and education.
Katrina and her husband, Chris, have lived in Bronxville since 2013 and have two children who attend The
Bronxville School. In addition to serving as an evaluator for the Community Fund for the past 4 years, her volunteer interests include alumni engagement for Vanderbilt University and a variety of roles within the Bronxville School PTA, including serving on the Executive Board as PTA Treasurer.
Megan O'Grady
Megan O'Grady is a 3-year Bronxville resident, where she resides with her husband, James, and children, Cornelius (6) and Maeve (5). She has spent 18 years as a marketing executive working for companies like Publicis Groupe, Hearst Magazines and Dentsu. Currently, Megan leads the relationship with Citi's Global Marketing Team on behalf of Publicis, a global advertising and communications company. She is excited to join the Board of The Community Fund to further awareness of the incredible work being done by TCF in lower Westchester, particularly among newer area residents, and to increase participation in TCF activities.
Salvatore Renzo
Sal Renzo has held several leadership positions for professional healthcare organizations and has advised on strategic initiatives, provided guidance on the financial impact of regulatory changes on service lines and programs, and served in interim management roles for organizations during corporate reorganizations and financial restructurings. He has extensive experience in mergers & acquisitions and private placements and has assisted clients raise capital for acquisitions and growth initiatives. Sal is currently the Treasurer of an early-stage medical device company.
Anne Sekula
Anne is an experienced nonprofit and philanthropic professional. During her career, she was responsible for over $30 million in grant making and has managed project and organizational budgets totaling $15 million. Anne's clients, grant sponsors, or employers include a variety of Foundations, Nonprofits, and Government initiatives including The Chan Zuckerberg Foundation, The National Science Foundation, Carnegie Mellon University, The Carnegie Corporation, Chevron and Arconic Foundations, Bank of New York Mellon, The Heinz Endowments, The Erie Community Foundation, the Pennsylvania Governor's STEM Advisory, and The West Virginia Public Education Collaborative. Anne is a graduate of Harvard's Graduate School of Education and The University of Virginia.
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HOME & GARDEN
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
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Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
You can contact them HERE.
SCOUTING
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
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Bronxville Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Here is more information about girl scouts.
HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school.
The mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
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LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
Bronxville Women's Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
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COUNSELING
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
www.thecommunityfund.org
Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library's regular budget and perform other services.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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