About

The Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation was incorporated in 1983 to support the advancement of Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in its mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities and the lives of their families.

OFFICERS

Elizabeth Epstein, Chair
Jonathan Moran, 1st Vice Chair
Mark Clark, 2nd Vice Chair
Margaret C. King, Secretary
Sarah McPartlon, Treasurer
Andrea Golub, Advisor

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Michael O’Hara

MEMBERS

Michael Chambers
David Ensminger
Diane Faubion
Alexis Fusco
Zachary Lacy
Justine Lanzillo
Patrick LaPorta
Lauren Mallon
Samuel Maltbie
Lynne T. Nicolson, MD
Judy Nocera, Sunnyview Auxiliary, President
James R. Nolan, PhD
Tara O’Leary
Gerard F. Parisi, Esq.
Marsha Ras M.S.
Christopher T. Roberts
Lou Tubolino

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Charles J. Assini
Mark E. Boucher
Richard H. Brainard
Marlene W. Breault
Richard J. Cummins
Neil Golub
James J. Hunter
Frederick R. Kaplan
Gerald F. Kilanoski
Marcia T. Liebich
Joann E. Paulsen
John T. Savage
James M. Strosberg, MD
Norma C. Westcott

Michael O’Hara, Executive Director

Arriving in 2016, Mike provides 30+ years of fundraising experience and a donor-centered focus to the Sunnyview Foundation. Mike finds patient and family engagement at Sunnyview a driving force in his work to connect the community and donors with Sunnyview. Mike’s work in philanthropy has included dedicated service to Cornell University, Union College and Ellis Medicine. Living in Schenectady for 20+ years, Mike is committed to promoting the city and the Capital Region; and is an active member of the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Mike enjoys outdoor activities, golf at the Mohawk Golf Club, and in winter, curling at the Schenectady Curling Club.

Mike comes from a family of 9 children, earned his BS at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations, and happily shares his home with his wife, Susan Audie, and 3 adult children.

Catherine Gilbert, Major Gifts – Campaign Specialist

Skilled in nonprofit leadership, Catherine brings decades of experience cultivating stewardship and stakeholder engagement to the Sunnyview Foundation. Prior to Sunnyview, Catherine led ECOS: The Environmental Clearinghouse; the Children’s Museum of Science & Technology; and the Museum Association of New York, as well as serving in education leadership roles at the Miami Children’s Museum; the NYS Historical Association (now Fenimore Art Museum); Old South Meeting House; and the Boston Children’s Museum. A strong proponent for physical activity, Catherine balances out “work time” by cycling, running, skiing, hiking, and messing about in boats.

A native of Niskayuna, NY Ms. Gilbert earned her MA in Museum Education from Tufts University, and a BA in Art History from Marist College.

Kate Dufel, Foundation Specialist

Kate comes from a background of engagement, education, and program operations that she brings to Sunnyview Foundation. Before coming to Sunnyview, Kate was a substitute coordinator and tutor engagement specialist at Varsity Tutors, an Academic Instructor at Social Enterprise and Training Center, a Success Coach for the Mohawk Valley Employer Resource Network, and a K-12 Instrumental Music Teacher in West Rutland, VT & International Charter School of Schenectady. Kate enjoys playing Oboe/ English Horn in the Gloversville Civic Band during the summer and in chamber groups during the winter, camping and anything outdoors, Reiki, kayaking, and geocaching.

Kate is from Fonda/Johnstown area and lives on a farm. She earned her Master’s in Education from Concordia University in Curriculum Design and Instruction and her first Master’s in Music Education from the College of Saint Rose.