BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Announcement!!!
Friends of Youngstown, Inc. is pleased to announce our newest Board member, Shana DiCamillo.
Shana brings her background in nonprofit management to FOY, with experience in higher education fundraising, alumni engagement, communications, and grant writing. She has also led development and external relations in the legal services industry, advocating for vital aid for older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her time in the field has led to an extensive client pool as Shana provides consulting services to local nonprofit organizations, and several firms virtually. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Educational Outreach Committee, the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, the Dale Association, and Buffalo Perinatal Prenatal Network; and volunteered with the Niagara SPCA and Pinnacle Community Services. With training in classical voice and music education, Shana began her career teaching voice lessons and leading fundraising for the Music Academy of North Carolina, in Greensboro NC.
Shana holds a Master of Public Affairs and a Master of Music from UNC Greensboro, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia. She resides in Niagara County with her husband Matthew, and their son Benjamin.
Please welcome Shana to FOY!
Christine Rath
Christine is the founder of Friends of Youngstown along with serving on the Board of Directors and running the daily operations of the nonprofit.
Born and raised in Youngstown and presently resides in the Village of Youngstown with her son Logan.
Christine holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Buffalo and a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Wayne State University.
Christine has retired after 32 years working in quality, engineering, manufacturing & service in the automotive, commercial, & aerospace/military industries.
Sean Mackenzie
Sean serves on the Board of Directors of FOY and provides legal guidance to the nonprofit.
Resides in Youngstown.
Sean holds a Juris Doctorate and Master's of Business, Commercial & Business Law from Buffalo State University and a Bachelor's in Business Management/Psychology from SUNY Fredonia.
Sean is presently a Partner at Magavern, Magavern Grimm LLP.
Heidi Reisman
Heidi serves on the Board of Directors of FOY and provides organizational support to the nonprofit.
Resides in the Village of Youngstown.
Heidi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy.
Heidi is presently the Environmental, Health & Safety Manager at 3M.
NEW!!
Shana
dicamillo
Shana serves on the Board of Directors of FOY and provides overall non-profit experience in fundraising, grant writing and overall communications.
Resides in Lewiston with her husband Matthew and son Benjamin.
Shana holds a Master of Public Affairs and a Master of Music from UNC Greensboro, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia.
She is presently the Director of Advancement for UB Libraries.