Our Staff

Jane joined the Community Foundation in March 2010 as Vice President of Community Investment. She became Senior Vice President and COO in 2014 and was promoted to President and CEO in 2015. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jane was Chief Community Officer at the YWCA of York, where she played a key role in revitalizing the Old Towne East neighborhood and the merger with ACCESS-York and Victim Assistance Center. Prior to working in York, Jane was Housing Director at Citizens Planning and Housing Association in Baltimore, MD. She also was a caseworker, and a housing counselor for a variety of agencies in Baltimore and Erie, PA. Jane holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a Bachelors in Finance from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Jane serves on the Board of Directors of WITF, and the Advisory Boards of York College's Center for Community Engagement and Graham School of Business. She is a member of the Rotary Club of York. She was a 2007 York Federal Fellow through the Community Foundation, and she represented the YWCA of York at the 2007 World YWCA Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Jane lives in Springettsbury Township with her husband Steve and enjoys gardening and scooter-riding.

Mary Kay Bernosky is passionate about creating thriving and vibrant communities. As an astute fundraiser for over 12 years, Mary Kay believes YCCF is the place for partnerships with those who want to give and invest in the future of York County. As the new Vice President of Development for YCCF, Mary Kay brings a law degree from the College of William and Mary Law, and an MBA in Non-Profit Leadership from Alvernia University. As the former CEO of Safe Berks, a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Mary Kay built relationships with hundreds of donors to raise more than $4 million to construct a new, comprehensive and sustainable facility to house the myriad of Safe Berks services, including emergency shelter. She also led the organization through a strategic rebranding to better reflect the services it provided to the community. An avid reader, Mary Kay can often be found outside with a good book or walking one of our local trails.  Mary Kay is inspired by knowing she is supporting programs and projects that have enormous community impact. Mary Kay is excited to be working in the York community and is ready to help Yorkers turn their passion into their legacy.

Adrian gladly made the decision to join the team at YCCF because he believes that through its work, the Foundation can impact and sustain change throughout York County. In his spare time, Adrian enjoys league bowling, which he has been doing for more than 15 years. Over the years, he has traveled across the U.S. competing in regional and national bowling tournaments. When Adrian is not doing community work or bowling, you will find him showing houses to real estate clients, teaching business courses at Central Pennsylvania College or taxes. Adrian is the Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement where he is responsible for advancing the mission of YCCF through high-impact grantmaking programs and strategic community leadership, engagement and improvement initiatives. Adrian notes his greatest accomplishment has been assisting several individuals with starting and maintaining their own businesses across the Susquehanna Valley. Adrian also sits on the board of various nonprofits and volunteers across the region. He lives by the saying, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Meredith serves as the Foundation’s Vice President of Finance & Operations. Meredith's primary responsibilities include retaining the confidence of stakeholders by ensuring good stewardship of the funds entrusted to the Foundation; growing endowments for future generations; and sustaining high caliber customer service.  She also leads the Finance Department and is accountable for business strategy, sound financial and investment management, and highly effective operations. Meredith joined YCCF from the County of York where she had worked since 2015. She has both nonprofit and private sector business experience. Most recently, she was tapped to be the CFO for the County to oversee the $660 million budget and served on the County’s implementation team for strategic planning.  Meredith also worked with the County’s investment managers for their pension program. Meredith holds an MBA from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing on her deck and traveling. You can also find her bicycling on one of York County’s rail trails.

Sarah Thomas, Vice President of Communications and Culture, joined the foundation in 2016. Using her nearly 20 years of communications experience, Sarah sets the marketing strategy for the Community Foundation, and tells the stories of donors, grantees, and YCCF’s impact in the community. Through media relations, donor and grantee communications, advertising, events, the YCCF website and social media channels, and the Foundation’s Annual Report, she creates opportunities for York Countians to learn about the Foundation and join us in reaching our vision for our community. Sarah also leads recruitment efforts for YCCF, and ensures that the foundation uses best practices in employee retention and morale building. Sarah’s work has gained industry accolades, including an international MarComm Gold Award for YCCF’s York Academy video. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lycoming College. She is a member of the Uptown York Rotary Club and finds it to be a great way to keep up on what’s happening in the community. Her passions include cars, boating, and spending time with her husband and Scottish Terrier.

Mary Kay Bernosky is passionate about creating thriving and vibrant communities. As an astute fundraiser for over 12 years, Mary Kay believes YCCF is the place for partnerships with those who want to give and invest in the future of York County. As the new Vice President of Development for YCCF, Mary Kay brings a law degree from the College of William and Mary Law, and an MBA in Non-Profit Leadership from Alvernia University. As the former CEO of Safe Berks, a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Mary Kay built relationships with hundreds of donors to raise more than $4 million to construct a new, comprehensive and sustainable facility to house the myriad of Safe Berks services, including emergency shelter. She also led the organization through a strategic rebranding to better reflect the services it provided to the community. An avid reader, Mary Kay can often be found outside with a good book or walking one of our local trails.  Mary Kay is inspired by knowing she is supporting programs and projects that have enormous community impact. Mary Kay is excited to be working in the York community and is ready to help Yorkers turn their passion into their legacy.

As Gift Planning Officer, Philip Woods assists York County citizens and organizations turning their passions and missions into lasting legacies for our community. Phil cultivates relationships with YCCF’s donors, providing exceptional customer service and guidance to current fundholders, legacy members and prospective donors. Phil’s goal is to engage donors in becoming more connected to the community through their philanthropy.   A graduate of Shippensburg University with a Major in Finance and Minor in Economics, Phil spent the first 15+ years of his career in the financial services industry, serving individuals, families, businesses and non-profit organizations as a professional financial advisor. He’s currently President of the Board of Directors and in his twelfth year overall as a volunteer for York City Little League. Phil is an active member of the Rotary Club of York, sitting on the board and three committees, and a 12-year volunteer for Junior Achievement. Phil also supports the Northeastern Little League and both the York High Varsity baseball and football teams.   Phil has been married to his wife Lisa, also a native Yorker, for over 10 years and together they have two children. The Woods family has embraced a culture of volunteering by planting trees in the City of York, participating in York City clean-up efforts, serving meals to those in need, visiting local nursing home residents, participating in Wreaths Across America events for veterans, assisting both York City and Northeastern Little League operations and contributing to  various fundraising efforts.  

Anne made the decision to join the Development team at YCCF because she enjoys building relationships and assisting people with their charitable giving. Her previous experience includes grants administration with Baltimore Community Foundation and as the Donor Relations Administrator with T. Rowe Price Charitable. Anne is the Development Administrator where she is responsible for processing and acknowledging gifts to the Community Foundation and providing support to the Women’s Giving Circle. In her free time, Anne enjoys biking on the Heritage Rail Trail, gardening, equestrian sports and exploring lesser-known towns and villages in the area. Anne notes one of her most memorable accomplishments was volunteering with the National SPCA in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana one month after Hurricane Katrina.

Adrian gladly made the decision to join the team at YCCF because he believes that through its work, the Foundation can impact and sustain change throughout York County. In his spare time, Adrian enjoys league bowling, which he has been doing for more than 15 years. Over the years, he has traveled across the U.S. competing in regional and national bowling tournaments. When Adrian is not doing community work or bowling, you will find him showing houses to real estate clients, teaching business courses at Central Pennsylvania College or taxes. Adrian is the Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement where he is responsible for advancing the mission of YCCF through high-impact grantmaking programs and strategic community leadership, engagement and improvement initiatives. Adrian notes his greatest accomplishment has been assisting several individuals with starting and maintaining their own businesses across the Susquehanna Valley. Adrian also sits on the board of various nonprofits and volunteers across the region. He lives by the saying, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

As Managing Director of Embracing Aging, Cathy Bollinger is honored to carry on the legacy of Anna Gardner, who over 100 years ago gifted her estate to be used to care for older single women in York County and has now evolved into York County Community Foundation’s long-term Embracing Aging initiative. With over 30 years’ experience as a strategic thinker and innovative problem-solver in both for-profit and non-profit settings, Cathy works with community stakeholders to improve how people experience aging in York county.  She develops strategies and leads Embracing Aging's grantmaking to disrupt negative views on aging, increase the understanding and caring about the needs of older adults, enhance quality of life for older people, increases age-friendly public policies and physical environments, and help older people plan for how they want to age in community. Passionate about creating a York County that is inclusive and respectful of all generations, Cathy has presented at national aging conferences and webinars, appeared on regional radio and television shows, and contributed articles to regional publications.  At the invitation of Chairman Collins and Ranking Member Casey, she was one of four witnesses selected to present testimony at the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging in May 2017. An avid fan of competition shows on the Food Network, wine tastings, travel, and theatre, Cathy treasures being with family and looks back fondly on the time spent with her grandparents, as each taught her valuable lessons about their aging that she carries with her today.

Layla Boyce is the Grants and Scholarship Program Manager at YCCF.  Layla is the primary staff person for all scholarship funds, processes all the grants that YCCF awards and provides administrative support for our committees and grantmaking programs. Knowing that YCCF is committed to making York County vibrant for future generations is what motivates Layla. As a mother, she’s proud that the work she does as part of the YCCF team will benefit her children, and her children’s children. Layla’s family moved to Stewartstown, PA when she was six years old and continues to live in York County with her husband and two daughters. Outside of work, you can find her on the soccer field sideline cheering on her two daughters or in the kitchen trying out new recipes.

Jason joined the team at the beginning of 2023 as the Grant Programs Manager at YCCF, bringing over three years of grantmaking and strategic thinking experience. Jason is driven to help build equitable, healthy, and cohesive communities, and is excited for the opportunity to help YCCF continue to create a more vibrant York County. His favorite part of managing YCCF’s Grant Programs is the continued exposure to the new ideas and ambitious solutions that the community continues to produce and pursue. Jason is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and an avid Pitt fan. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports, staying active, and spending time with his family.

Chawna made York County her home by way of Brooklyn, NY. She joined YCCF in 2023 as the Grants Administrative Assistant. Chawna played a key role in the 2017 opening of the Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy, where she served as office manager for five years. She also served as a Varsity Softball coach at William Penn Senior High School and is deeply committed to mentoring young female students. Chawna hopes to utilize her strong community relationships to advance YCCF's mission of helping all people thrive. African American representation is a passion of Chawna's. She studied history at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a concentration on African American Influence post World War 2.  She is very proud of her collection of over 100 African American Barbie dolls and always on the look-out to add more figures that represent strong women. In her spare time, Chawna enjoys spending time with her family and visiting history museums across the country.

Meredith serves as the Foundation’s Vice President of Finance & Operations. Meredith's primary responsibilities include retaining the confidence of stakeholders by ensuring good stewardship of the funds entrusted to the Foundation; growing endowments for future generations; and sustaining high caliber customer service.  She also leads the Finance Department and is accountable for business strategy, sound financial and investment management, and highly effective operations. Meredith joined YCCF from the County of York where she had worked since 2015. She has both nonprofit and private sector business experience. Most recently, she was tapped to be the CFO for the County to oversee the $660 million budget and served on the County’s implementation team for strategic planning.  Meredith also worked with the County’s investment managers for their pension program. Meredith holds an MBA from Shippensburg University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Pennsylvania. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing on her deck and traveling. You can also find her bicycling on one of York County’s rail trails.

With nearly 25 years of service to the Community Foundation, Donna Jones serves as YCCF’s unofficial historian in addition to her official role as Controller. She uses her decades of expertise in nonprofit accounting to administer and manage the Foundation’s portfolio of assets. Her attention to detail and sense of accountability to our donors are two of the things that stand out about Donna. She was introduced to the Foundation while serving as a volunteer board member of a local charity and welcomed the opportunity to serve York County through the Foundation.  During her time with the Foundation, Donna has cultivated a passion and commitment to its mission and her respect for the donors, advisors and charitable organizations working together to create a vibrant York. She is an avid Penn State and UNC fan, and enjoys vacationing with family in North Carolina, hands-on art projects, trivia and puzzle-solving.

Michele McKinney is YCCF’s Finance & Human Resources Administrator. Her impeccable attention to detail is an asset when she’s working with investment numbers, accounts payable and payroll. Michele’s background in accounts receivable and collections taught her to be very conscious of time and responsive to requests in a timely fashion, which has greatly benefited our organization. It’s a nice change of pace for Michele to be on the receiving end of gifts donated willingly, instead of calling to collect money.  She says “It’s a wonderful thing to be affiliated with an organization helping to improve lives and our community.” The staff at YCCF can always count on Michele to be up to speed on the latest skills in Human Resources, Compliance, Not-for-Profit Regulatory Updates, Insurances, Financial/Accounting, Excel, and 403(b) plans, and to keep all our practices in-line with the latest regulations and best practices. Michele’s entire family has been active in scouting, both Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, combining two of Michele’s favorite things – family and the outdoors. She enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible, whether it is just sitting on the deck with a coffee on weekend mornings or going camping.

Joining the team in February 2021, Kristin Garber is an accountant supporting YCCF’s finance team. Kristin earned a BS in Accounting from Elizabethtown College and an MS in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University, and spends her professional time reconciling monthly investment statements, assisting in the creation of financial statements and reviewing tax returns, among other duties.   As a lifelong resident of York County, she looks forward to the supporting role she will play in creating a vibrant and welcoming community for current and future residents. In her personal time, she enjoys hanging out with her husband, their dog and eight cats, as well as working with local non-profit animal rescues, attending concerts, and traveling. In the spring and summer months, you can find her tending to her butterfly garden and enclosures, where she raises butterflies from eggs in order to release and support the local butterfly population.

Sarah Thomas, Vice President of Communications and Culture, joined the foundation in 2016. Using her nearly 20 years of communications experience, Sarah sets the marketing strategy for the Community Foundation, and tells the stories of donors, grantees, and YCCF’s impact in the community. Through media relations, donor and grantee communications, advertising, events, the YCCF website and social media channels, and the Foundation’s Annual Report, she creates opportunities for York Countians to learn about the Foundation and join us in reaching our vision for our community. Sarah also leads recruitment efforts for YCCF, and ensures that the foundation uses best practices in employee retention and morale building. Sarah’s work has gained industry accolades, including an international MarComm Gold Award for YCCF’s York Academy video. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Lycoming College. She is a member of the Uptown York Rotary Club and finds it to be a great way to keep up on what’s happening in the community. Her passions include cars, boating, and spending time with her husband and Scottish Terrier.

Rabiya joins the YCCF team with over 15 years of experience in the field of Journalism, Marketing and Communications and is excited for the opportunity to help YCCF create a more vibrant York County. She previously served as the Investigator for the City of York Human Relations Commission where she adjudicated anti-discrimination complaints and served on educational forums that promoted social justice and human rights. Rabiya moved to York County with her son 15 years ago and has worked with several nonprofit agencies. She has witnessed the generosity of the York community and looks forward to sharing the positive impact made by YCCF’s generous fund holders, donors, and grantees. With her expertise in utilizing social media, Rabiya will play a key role in increasing YCCF’s online presence. Through a combination of marketing and events, she’ll provide opportunities to ensure people from across York County understand how combining gifts with those of like-minded donors and growing those gifts overtime can create a lasting impact for generations to come. A strident supporter of multicultural and interfaith harmony, Rabiya founded the Solidarity Society of South-Central PA - a social justice group dedicated to promoting peaceful dialogue and eliminating prejudice and fear of Islam and immigrants. She is also the founder of MEET A MUSLIM AMERICAN, (MAMA) an educational forum held annually at the YWCA's Race Against Racism to offer attendees the opportunity to speak and meet with local Muslims. Rabiya is also a guest lecturer for Penn State York’s OLLIE program and served for 7 years on the Advisory Board of CAIR - Council on American Islamic Relations, a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group promoting justice and mutual understanding. Rabiya is also serves as the secretary of YCCF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. In her spare time, Rabiya enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband and son and napping with her lazy cats.  

Eydie Wise is the Receptionist and Executive Assistant to the President for the Foundation. As the receptionist and often the first point of contact, Eydie’s outgoing personality is welcoming to guests and callers. She’s happy to have that opportunity to emphasize the importance of the philanthropic work of the Community Foundation to potential donors and residents of York County and beyond.   In her role as Executive Assistant to the President, Eydie is responsible for keeping our board and committees organized and assisting our president with events and presentations.   She finds being part of the YCCF team to be very rewarding and enjoys playing a role in ensuring that people of all ages, genders and races are afforded the same resources and opportunities.   In her spare time, Eydie has adopted the hobbies of her son and daughter. At any time of year, you’ll find her cheering on the sidelines of many lacrosse games.

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