Foundations for Philanthropy is an interactive cohort experience presented by the Cleveland Foundation that is designed to launch individuals into lifelong philanthropy by teaching the skills and strategies to leverage time, talent and treasure into meaningful impact for our region. Participants in Foundations for Philanthropy engage in interactive workshops to explore philanthropic approaches to problem-solving. Together, the cohort will choose an area of focus and provide grant support to impactful nonprofit organizations at the conclusion of the program. The third cohort of the program will meet for six, monthly day-long sessions beginning in January 2022. We’re excited to introduce you to the members of the 2022 Foundations for Philanthropy cohort:
2022 Cohort Members
Lauretta Y. Amanour
Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Northern Ohio Recovery Association
Alana Bandos
Education Director
Anti-Defamation League
Kate Bennett
Crisis Intervention Specialist
FrontLine Service
Psychotherapist
KTB Counseling, LLC
David Davis II
President
Shadowbox Media Co.
Jack FitzGerald
Project Manager
Gradient, a Human Equity Think Tank
Juan Carlos Gamarra
Project Controls Analyst
NV5
Spencer Krebs
Associate Attorney
Cavitch, Familo, & Durkin
Holly Little
Attorney
Tory Mateo
Full-time Parent
Pete Mazzeo
Senior Manager
Apple
Leta Obertacz
Director of Advancement
Cleveland Zoological Society
Maria Paparella
Founder and Executive Director
Chair-ity
Allison Peltz
VP, Social & Content Marketing
KeyBank
Jordan Rodriguez
Certified Financial Planner
Wernick Spear Wealth Managers
Jeff Ryder
Associate Managing Director
Cleveland Play House
Supriya Tamang
Global Research Associate
Global Cleveland
Brendan Trewella
Founder & President
Small Organization Solutions
Kim Walrod
Vice President & Senior Relationship Strategist
PNC Wealth Management
Le’Priya White
Program Manager
Plexus LGBT and Allied Chamber of Commerce
McKinley Wiley
Photographer & Founder
The Dark Room Co.
Dameyonna Willis
Founder
Queen I Am
We look forward to working with this dynamic group of leaders in the year ahead! Click here to learn more about Foundations for Philanthropy.
