The Valley Community Foundation (VCF) is run by committed staff and governed by a board of knowledgeable, civic-minded citizens. VCF's board of directors ensures that the strategy, grantmaking, and donor stewardship activities all support and advance the institution's mission.

Staff

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Sandra Arburr

Grants and Nonprofit Support Manager

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Sharon L. Closius

President and CEO

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Beth Colette

Donor Services Manager

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Marcie Monaco

Chief Financial Officer

203-777-7065

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David Rivera

Marketing and Communications Manager

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Victoria Vilaysane

Executive Assistant/Office Manager

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Board

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Drew Baklik

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Tammy L. Burrell

Treasurer

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Gail Catlin

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Judith Corprew

William W. Ginsberg

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Karen DuBois-Walton

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Mark Goumas

Vice Chair

Christopher Grizzle

Terry H. Jones

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Bevon McLean

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Ned Miller

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Aleta Miner

Chair

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Raymond Oppel

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Silvia Paytas

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Greg Pepe

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Dave Rifkin

Gregory Stamos, Esq.

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Patricia Tarasovic

Secretary

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Nancy Valentine

Jack Walsh

William C. Bassett*

James A. Hodge Jr.*

Lynne Bassett Perry

James E. Cohen

Susan Coyle*

Timothy P. Dillon, Esq.

Rick Dunne

David M. Grant*

M. Elizabeth Kennard

Rob Lesko

Ernestine Luise

Jennifer Magri

Francis H. Michaud Jr.*

Bill Nimons

Fred Ortoli

Joseph A. Pagliaro Jr.

Joseph A. Pagliaro Sr.*

Mary L. Pepe

Angela G. Powers

James E. Ryan

David M. Rifkin

Kenneth E. Schaible

Donald W. Smith, Jr. PE

Marianne Smythe

Karen Stanek*

Diane L. Stroman

Thomas M. Sutnik Esq.

Leon Sylvester

Alan J. Tyma*

James White*

John Zaprzalka, CPA

Current Board

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Drew Baklik

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Tammy L. Burrell

Treasurer

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Gail Catlin

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Judith Corprew

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Karen DuBois-Walton

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Mark Goumas

Vice Chair

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Bevon McLean

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Ned Miller

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Aleta Miner

Chair

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Raymond Oppel

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Silvia Paytas

A middle-aged man with short, light hair is smiling outdoors, dressed in a beige suit jacket and light blue shirt. The background is blurred with greenery and sunlight.

Greg Pepe

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Dave Rifkin

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Patricia Tarasovic

Secretary

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Nancy Valentine

Past Board

Jennifer Magri

Dates of Board Membership: (2015 – 2022)

Lynne Bassett Perry

Dates of Board Membership: (2013 – 2019)

William C. Bassett*

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2012)

James E. Cohen

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2007)

Susan Coyle*

Dates of Board Membership: (2011 – 2016)

Timothy P. Dillon, Esq.

Dates of Board Membership: (2007 – 2015)

Rick Dunne

Dates of Board Membership: (2012 – 2015)

William W. Ginsberg

Dates of Board Membership: (2011 – 2017, 2024)

David M. Grant*

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2011)

Christopher Grizzle

Dates of Board Membership: (2019 - 2025)

James A. Hodge Jr.*

Dates of Board Membership: (2018 – 2020)

Terry H. Jones

Dates of Board Membership: (2019 - 2025)

M. Elizabeth Kennard

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2014)

Rob Lesko

Dates of Board Membership: (2015 – 2019)

Ernestine Luise

Dates of Board Membership: (2009 – 2011)

Francis H. Michaud Jr.*

Dates of Board Membership: (2017 – 2019)

Bill Nimons

Dates of Board Membership: (2010 – 2017)

Fred Ortoli

Dates of Board Membership: (2017 - 2023)

Joseph A. Pagliaro Jr.

Dates of Board Membership: (2005 – 2014)

Joseph A. Pagliaro Sr.*

Dates of Board Membership: (2004)

Mary L. Pepe

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2013)

Angela G. Powers

Dates of Board Membership: (2018 - 2023)

David M. Rifkin

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2005)

James E. Ryan

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2009) and (2012 – 2018)

Kenneth E. Schaible

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2011)

Donald W. Smith, Jr. PE

Dates of Board Membership: (2014- 2021)

Marianne Smythe

Dates of Board Membership: (2017 - 2023)

Gregory Stamos, Esq.

Dates of Board Membership: (2018 – 2025)

Karen Stanek*

Dates of Board Membership: (2013 – 2016)

Diane L. Stroman

Dates of Board Membership: (2017 – 2022)

Thomas M. Sutnik Esq.

Dates of Board Membership: (2019 – 2020)

Leon Sylvester

Dates of Board Membership: (2007 – 2015)

Alan J. Tyma*

Dates of Board Membership: (2004 – 2012) and (2014 – 2020)

Jack Walsh

Dates of Board Membership: (2018 - 2025)

James White*

Dates of Board Membership: (2015)

John Zaprzalka, CPA

Dates of Board Membership: (2007 – 2016)

*deceased
Italics indicates Member of the Founding VCF Board of Directors