Melissa Lopata
Marketing and Communications Director
Melissa is responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing and communication strategies that align with our mission to enhance the Foundation’s impact and reach. She supports stewardship efforts to strengthen connections with stakeholders and partners.
Community Impact Director
The Community Impact Director is responsible for connecting with and providing a variety of services to our local nonprofits, and for making sure our grants are effectively and efficiently managed. The Director works with the President & CEO on implementing and overseeing community impact projects.
Our Board
Lydia Abdullah
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Director, The Pennsylvania State University, Retired
Dr. SeriaShia Chatters
Assistant Vice Provost of Educational Equity/Adjunct Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University
Bob Hicks
CEO, Persea Naturals
Blake Gall
Investment Manager, Retired
Sue-Mason
Kindergarten Teacher, Philipsburg-Osceola Area School District – Retired
Kate Bennett Truitt
Educational Media Producer, Third Coast Systems – Retired
Rich Wisniewski
CFO, Mount Nittany Health – Retired
Rich Bundy
President, University of Cincinnati Foundation
Joe Dionisio
Health Planning & Admin. Professor of Practice, The Pennsylvania State University
Cari Howlin Gustafson
Director, HRMI
Rich Kalin
Real Estate Investor, Attorney – Retired
Erin Meitzler
Director of Preconstruction, Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.
Derek Varner, CFA
Partner, Investment Research Partners, LLC
Randy Woolridge
Finance Professor, The Pennsylvania State University