The Faces of Syracuse recently sat down with Jordan Sheridan Zapisek, Founder of On My Team16. On May 29, 2014, Jordan’s younger brother, Jack Sheridan, was diagnosed with leukemia. Jack was a sophomore in high school at Christian Brothers Academy playing baseball at the time of his diagnoses. On My Team16 was founded shortly after…
An Interview with John and Leigh-Ann Tumino, In My Father’s Kitchen
The Faces of Syracuse sat down with John and Leigh-Ann Tumino with In My Father’s Kitchen (IMFK), a not-for-profit organization offering assistance, food and necessities to the homeless living on the streets of Syracuse, NY. What started with an individual holding a cardboard sign on an off-ramp and John Tumino feeling the need to let…
Looking for Ways to Give Back to Our Syracuse Community this Holiday Season…
The Faces of Syracuse would like to take a moment on this #GivingTuesday to look back on some of the non-for-profits we have highlighted over the years. These organizations have given so much to our local community. If you are looking for ways to give back to our Syracuse community this holiday season, please take…
An interview with DeeAnn Schaefer, the Humane Educator at the CNY Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CNY SPCA)
In the interview below, The Faces of Syracuse sat down with DeeAnn Schaefer, the Humane Educator and Administrative Assistant at the Central New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CNY SPCA). DeeAnn Schaefer has been in animal welfare for 22 years and started with the CNY SPCA about 5 years ago…
Sheila Austin, President and Executive Director of Emmaus Ministry
The Faces of Syracuse recently sat down with Sheila Austin, the Executive Director of Emmaus Ministry. Learn about her journey as a missionary evangelist and passion for bringing resources to those with the most need in the city of Syracuse, NY. If you’d like to confidentially nominate someone that you’d like to see…
Lauren Kochian, President of The MOST
Lauren Kochian is the President of The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST). She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School and a Master of Science in Media Management from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School & Whitman School of Management. Lauren is…
Michael Melara, CEO of Catholic Charities
Michael Melara is the CEO of Catholic Charities, the President of the Board of Directors for Christopher Community and a graduate of LeMoyne College. Throughout more than 20 years of service, Mr. Melara has impacted the lives of thousands of people in need of somewhere to turn to and someone to listen to them….
Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens
Sharon Owens, Deputy Mayor of Syracuse, has been nominated as the first spotlight interview for The Faces of Syracuse. Sharon is an amazing woman who has spent her entire career serving the Syracuse community. Sharon is a graduate of Syracuse University where she competed on the SU Track & Field team. Since graduating…