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Speaker Series

HVNP invites community leaders from a range of disciplines - philanthropy, public policy, human services, and education - to share their perspectives on the needs of their constituencies, informing our members on where and how they may enhance our community.  In addition, CEOs and executive directors of nonprofit organizations are invited to share their challenges, and our members offer solutions, resources, and pro bono expertise when feasible.   Featured speakers over the last year include:

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  • Andrea Reynolds, President and CEO, Dyson Foundation

  • Elizabeth Rowley, President and CEO of The Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan County

  • Tom Nardacci, President and CEO, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

  • Jeannie Montano, CEO, United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region

  • John Finch, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Ulster Savings Bank;
    Executive Director of the Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation

  • Adam Bosch, President and CEO, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress

  • Heather Bell-Meyers, CEO and President, Orange County Chamber of Commerce

  • KellyAnn Kostyal-Larrier, Executive Director, Fearless! Hudson Valley, Inc., Newburgh

  • Todd Hulet, Executive Director, Orange County Arts Council

  • Frank Waters, Executive Director, MyKingstonKids, Kingston

  • Lisa Cline, Executive Director, Hudson River Maritime Museum, Kingston

  • Walt Josephs, Executive Director, The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie

  • Sarah Dwyer-Shick, Founder and Executive Director, The Sports Bra Project, Beacon

  • Stephanie Kearns, President and CEO, United Way Ulster County

  • Liz Baker, Founder, New Leaf Prosperity Program, Kingston

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