Mission
Lehman College provides affordable education of the highest quality that fosters life-changing social and economic mobility. As the philanthropic partner of Lehman College, the Herbert H. Lehman College Foundation seeks to inspire generosity, raise and invest funds from the private sector, and obtain new and renewed sources of funding to enhance learning and personal development in Lehman College students. The Foundation offers guidance and support to the College in stewardship of gifts to make Lehman College a magnet for students and faculty alike, so students are well prepared to capitalize on opportunity.
Philanthropic Contributions
At the end of fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, the Foundation:
- Managed assets totaling $14,343,362
- Oversaw an endowment of $8,282,079
- Distributed approximately $2.4 million in student scholarships and awards
Board of Directors |
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| Chair: |
Larry McCaffrey, Founder, UniRail LLC |
| Vice Chair: |
James Hudgins, Private Investor |
| Treasurer: |
Byron L. Knief, Retired from 50+ year career in banking and private equity |
| Secretary: |
Beth Lief, Retired, Executive Director, The Carroll and Milton Petrie Foundation |
| Directors: | |
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Julissa Alvarez, Chief Executive Officer, Brimela Routes Paul V. Beresford-Hill, CBE, H.E. Ambassador to the Sovereign Order of Malta of the United Nations Jennifer N. Bernstein, CEO & The William C. Steere Sr. at The New York Botanical Garden Ira Bloom, Professor, Department of Political Science, Lehman College Kelly Brown, (ex-officio) Vice President, Institutional Advancement, Lehman College Fernando Delgado, (ex-officio), President, Lehman College Ruben Diaz, Jr., Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and former Bronx Borough President (2009-2021) Maria Rivero Gonzalez, CEO, RGNY Winery Danielle Jean-Marie, (ex-officio), Executive Director, Herbert H. Lehman CollegeFoundation Adam Krainson, Managing Director, Warbus Pincus Dr. Herminio Martinez, Executive Director, Bronx Institute David T. Nguyen, Managing Partner, Court Square Capital Partners Rene Rotolo (ex-officio), Vice President, Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Lehman College Robert Sancho, Vice President, Development & External Affairs, BronxCare Health Systems Michael W. Yackira, Retired CEO, NV Energy and former Chair Edison Electric Institute |
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