Our Mission
The mission of the Suffolk Community College Foundation is to support student access to quality education and workforce training by providing scholarships, emergency student loans and funding for program development. The Foundation awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. Additionally, the Foundation seeks to engage alumni to maintain their connection to the college, to support foundation events, philanthropy, student mentorship and internship opportunities.
Our Vision
Suffolk Community College Foundation is dedicated to:
- Success: We strive toward the success of our mission through active outreach, community engagement, and impactful events that extend the reach of educational opportunities to all students.
- Commitment: Our unwavering commitment is to support our students, the college, and the community. We prioritize initiatives that strengthen connections, promote academic achievement, and address the diverse needs of those we serve.
- Creativity: We embrace creative strategies to approach the challenges of the future, fostering innovation and adaptability in our programs and partnerships to ensure enduring support for the college’s mission.
- Leadership: Our Board of Directors demonstrates fundraising leadership, championing sustainable philanthropy to secure vital resources. Through their efforts, they empower the Foundation to create scholarships, fund program development, and build lasting impact across the community.
Our Purpose
The Foundation is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and providing innovative support that enriches the college experience for students and the entire community. Through heartfelt collaboration and thoughtful stewardship, we strive to make a lasting impact for the Suffolk community and beyond. By offering valuable information, expert consultation, and creative services, we build relationships, secure contributions, and effectively manage resources to benefit the college and its students.
We fulfill our purpose by:
- Sharing the transformative power of philanthropy with the college and the entire community.
- Honoring donors’ intentions and ensuring their gifts create maximum benefit.
- Fulfilling our public mandate to be fiscally responsible.
- Continuously enhancing our services to better serve our community.
Suffolk students are thriving with the help of generous supporters.
Board of Directors
Edward Boughal
Suffolk Credit Union
Retired, President/CEO
Michael J. Grant, Jr.
Michael J. Grant Funeral Homes
Vice President and COO
Todd C. Johnson
Vargas-Johnson Inc.
Milagros Nieves
M&T Bank
Vice President | Bilingual Senior Branch Manager
Robert J. Frey, Ph.D. '78 '83
Harbor Financial Management LLC
President & Chief Executive Officer
Belinda Alvarez-Groneman '90
Suffolk County Police
Deputy Police Commissioner
Edward T. Bonahue, Ph.D.
Suffolk County Community College
President
Lisa J. Calla, Esq.
Suffolk County Community College
Asst. Dean Academic Affairs
Mae Lane
School Administrator
Retired
Steven A. Milner, Ed.D.
U.S. Mortgage Corporation
Founder & CEO
Belinda Pagdanganan
Suffolk County
Community Engagement Specialist
Mary Reid
Income Tax Consultation & Preparation
Owner
Angel M. Rivera
Suffolk County
Community Engagement Specialist
Gary Joel Schacker '77
Principal, United Realty Inc.
Charles T. Wittreich, Jr. '86
Suffolk County Community College
College Director of Theater
Directors Emeriti
Robert Walther '70
Astoria Federal Savings
Retired, Director of Risk Management
Rich Powers
Esquire Bank
Retired, President & CEO
Ernesto Mattace, Jr. '71
Local 338
VP & Political Director, Retired
In Memoriam
Leslie Blake Anderson, Esq.
John Hamilton, Ph.D.
Walter C. Hazlitt
Eric S. Martinez, CPA
SCC Foundation Staff
Mary Lou Araneo
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
araneom@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4611
Christopher A. Williams, Esq.
Director of Development
williach@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4551
Russell Malbrough, MA
Director of Alumni Relations
malbror@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4630
Lauren C. Liburd-Studdard, Ed.D., MBA
Specialist II
liburdl@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4115
Kristie David, MPA
Specialist II
davidk@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4653
Maggie Eng-Salvaggio
College Gifts Coordinator
engm@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4458
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