CUNY SPS Foundation

CUNY School of Professional Studies Foundation

Incorporated in 2011, the CUNY School of Professional Studies Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, eligible to receive tax deductible contributions under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, that operates exclusively for the charitable purpose of supporting the CUNY School of Professional Studies of The City University of New York.

Inspired by CUNY SPS students, the Foundation’s Board exists to enhance public understanding and recognition of CUNY SPS, to promote the School’s mission, and to champion the dedicated and hard-working students we serve. The Board continuously explores new fundraising opportunities for CUNY SPS that will further the commitment to our students by promoting the educational and charitable purposes of the School.

Case Statement

CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) students balance work, school, and family life simultaneously. Many struggle with the cost of higher education, often encountering eligibility barriers for federal financial aid. As part of our mission to provide an affordable and accessible education, we seek to offer opportunities that help support our students financially and ease some of their burden of paying for school. Providing scholarships to worthy students in need is one critical way we can help them thrive and complete their degrees. View the CUNY SPS Case Statement for more information about the school's value, impact, and needs.

Foundation Board

Executive Committee

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Blake Foote
Blake Foote
Chair
Workforce Development Consultant
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Joel Cohen
Joel Cohen
Vice Chair
Managing Director (Ret.), JPMorgan Chase
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Debbie Rosen
Debbie Rosen
Associate Vice Chair
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Jason Kubica
Jason Kubica
Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services Inc.
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Pattie Lieberman
Patti Lieberman
Secretary
Trustee, A.L. Mailman Family Foundation Inc.
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Natalie Green Giles
Natalie Green Giles
Associate Secretary
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Pamel Brier
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Dr. Lisa R. Braverman
Member, Ex Officio
Dean, CUNY School of Professional Studies
Lea Kilraine
Member
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Marcano Brennon
Brennon Marcano
Member
Chief Executive Officer, The National GEM Consortium
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Nadine Martin
Nadine Martin
Member
Associate Director, Oncology Marketing, Merck

 

Members at Large

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Donatus Anusionwu
Donatus Anusionwu
Member
Director, Structured Finance, White Oak ABL, LLC
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Stephanie Benjamin
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Beatriz de la Torre
Beatriz (Bea) de la Torre
Member
Chief Philanthropy Officer, Trinity Church Wall Street
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Jay Landauer
Jay Landauer
Member
Managing Partner, Union Capital Associates LP
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Garrett McGuire Tabb
Garrett McGuire Tabb
Member, Ex Officio
Director of Budget and Finance, CUNY School of Professional Studies

 

Emeritus

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Robert Kissaner
Robert Kissane
Emeritus Member
Chairman (Ret.), CCS Fundraising