Our Board
Representing a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds,
the Gifford Board keeps our foundation moving forward.

Merike Treier
President | Cazenovia
Executive Director, Downtown Committee of Syracuse, Inc.

Meg Tidd
Vice President | Marcellus
Chief Executive Officer, VIP Structures

Susan Katzoff
Secretary | Syracuse
Corporation Counsel, City of Syracuse | Attorney, Bousquet Holstein PLLC

Ron Tascarella
Treasurer | Oswego
SVP Chief Credit Officer, Pathfinder Bank

Jaime Alicea
Syracuse
Superintendent, Syracuse City School District

Vincent B. Love
Syracuse
Accountant, North Syracuse School District

Michael Feng
Syracuse

Maithreyee Dubé
Syracuse

Iris St. Meran
Syracuse
Reporter, NewsChannel 9

Ryan York
Syracuse
President, York Wealth Management

Pastor Phil Turner
Syracuse
Pastor,
Bethany Baptist Church
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The Gifford Foundation believes that boards are most successful when they contain a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage organizations to be transparent about their leadership, and we strive to do the same.
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