“I had the honor of working for Gerianne for six months at the American Diabetes Association. I can honestly say that I have never worked for someone so team-oriented and genuinely concerned for my well-being as a person and a professional. If I had to stay late or come in early for a meeting or to work on a project, Gerianne was always there. A lot of people say "my door is always open", but with Gerianne I knew it was absolutely true. Every time I stepped into her doorway she looked up, greeted me with a genuine smile, and said "Hey, come on in!". I sought and valued Gerianne's opinions and ideas. Gerianne went out of her way to help me be successful at my job in special events/fundraising, gathering support from the rest of the fundraising team when we needed it. Despite working on different events, Gerianne worked hard to bring the entire fundraising team together as one, scheduling regular "Income Team" meetings for us to brainstorm and help each other succeed. It was not at all uncommon for Gerianne to meld into another member of our team, all the while exuding an air of confidence and support that lends itself well to success in stressful situations. One of my favorite things about working for Gerianne was just how human she was while maintaining her professionalism. I learned quickly that I could be very honest with Gerianne, and that as long as I was working as hard as I could, she would always meet me with positive, reassuring words and fresh ideas. I would absolutely recommend Gerianne, especially as a team leader and coach. The things I learned from Gerianne have stayed with me beyond the American Diabetes Association and I think I will forever be looking back, remembering, and continuing to learn from her leadership.”
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
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1 year to the date, I quit working in my hair studio in order to focus on the school I was called to open. Miss Julie's School of Beauty I only had…
1 year to the date, I quit working in my hair studio in order to focus on the school I was called to open. Miss Julie's School of Beauty I only had…
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Thanks to County Executive Adam Bello, a $75,000 grant from Monroe County is supporting Lollypop Farm’s Humane Law Enforcement efforts, which are…
Thanks to County Executive Adam Bello, a $75,000 grant from Monroe County is supporting Lollypop Farm’s Humane Law Enforcement efforts, which are…
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An attempted assassination on Donald Trump. Israel-Palestine. Russia-Ukraine. Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic. Inflation. There is a lot to worry…
An attempted assassination on Donald Trump. Israel-Palestine. Russia-Ukraine. Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic. Inflation. There is a lot to worry…
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President
Rotary Club of Greece NY
- Present 1 year 1 month
Social Services
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Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Rotary District 7120
- Present 3 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
To explore how we can encourage and educate Rotary Clubs in District 7120 to build their D, E, I strategies and provide resources and education to do so.
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AFP Global LEAD Education Committee
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)
- Present 8 months
Education
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RASE Mental Health and Substance Use Work Group
City of Rochester Commission on Racial and Structural Equality (RASE)
- Present 3 years 11 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
RASE will make lasting changes to our systems that for far too long have perpetuated inequities that disproportionately affect people of color across our community. This commission is just one step toward rebuilding Monroe County as an actively anti-racist government that embraces diversity and inclusion.
The goal is to invite community members and subject matter experts from the community who have led on these issues to provide recommendations in the policies areas of education;…RASE will make lasting changes to our systems that for far too long have perpetuated inequities that disproportionately affect people of color across our community. This commission is just one step toward rebuilding Monroe County as an actively anti-racist government that embraces diversity and inclusion.
The goal is to invite community members and subject matter experts from the community who have led on these issues to provide recommendations in the policies areas of education; healthcare, including mental health and addiction services; job creation, business development; as well as other social services. -
Alliance National Conference Council
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
- 3 years 3 months
Social Services
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Chair, Fundamentals of Fundraising Course
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Genesee Valley Chapter
- 4 years 5 months
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Member Board Of Directors
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Genesee Valley Chapter
- 3 years 5 months
Education
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President
Kiwanis Club of Penfield-Perinton
- 4 years 8 months
Children
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Apex Core Team Member
Alliance for Strong Families and Communities
- 1 year 10 months
Social Services
Volunteer member of national Apex Core Team for PR, Fundraising and Communications. Share best practices with peers nationwide. Serve as a resource and provide input on national conference track topics.
Projects
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Adaptive Change as a Result of Confronting the Brutal Facts
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I co-authored this whitepaper on a period of extreme change at Villa of Hope. This project highlights my ability to tell a story from reading years of board minutes and financials, combining stories from current and past employees, and reading annual reports from the time period. It was difficult, but we made it into a digestible, informational, and sometimes entertaining whitepaper. This even included an executive self-assessment for change and risk-readiness.
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