The Women’s Fund of Central New York is a diverse group of women from many walks of life: physicians, government and business leaders, community organizers, young professionals, educators, economic development experts, activists, attorneys, entrepreneurs, nonprofit workers and philanthropists. We strongly believe women as philanthropists have the power to transform the lives of women and girls in Central New York.


Women who made a difference - Founders of the Women's Fund of CNY (from left) Alyse Holstein, Peggy Ogden, Aminy Audi, Adria Ripka, Phyllis Chase (deceased), Ann Higbee, Judy Mower, Maria Fallace, Dottie Irish, Suzie Crockett, and Annemarie Mosley



2011 Women's Fund Governance Council -Front (Left to Right):  Lee Gatta, Sarah Merrick, Diana Gerrish, Laura Spring, Rosie Taravella; Back (Left to Right):  Susan Marteney, Carolyn May, Jill Dungey, Shannon Nelson, Mary Meyer (ex-officio), Jill Palmeter, Annemarie Mosley, Barbara Manigault Spears, Elizabeth Ross, Karen Ashe Cortez, Joanne Lenweaver, Karen Schroeder, Caragh Fahy; Missing:  Minna Buck, Karen DeJarnette, Linda Henley, Lisa Miller, Eileen Winter, Dianne Wolczyk