Emerging Leaders, a group of the United Way of CNY, promotes and encourages the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism among emerging leaders in the Central New York Community
As an Emerging Leader and representative of Upstate Medical University, you can attend leadership and community education programs and volunteer events, and network with other leaders from companies across the greater Syracuse area.

Join Us
Become an Upstate Emerging Leader through the Community Giving Campaign. Select "Emerging Leaders" and donate a minimum of $250 to the United Way of CNY.
Upstate Medical University offers a limited number of scholarships to employees for the first year of membership as an Emerging Leader.
Questions? Contact Veronica Farrell and/or Sarah Trapani at [email protected]
Track your Personal Volunteer Work
Our 2024-2025 Class
- David Auerbach
- Beth Blunt
- Karen Boschen
- Cassie Breen
- Danielle Bright
- Laytinya Brooks
- Matt Capogreco (co-chair)
- Andrea Cifonelli
- Collyn Conrad
- Paul Corsi
- Christina Dickerson
- Debra Emerson
- Veronica Farrell (co-chair)
- Kenneth Graniero
- Bronte Hilgenberg
- Nitchaborie Jones
- Stacey Keefe
- Sienna Lee
- William Lewis
- Stephanie Mack
- Bobbie Jo Massena
- Jackie Pilon
- Tara Pinkerton
- Michelle Stine
- Shannon Summers
- Robert Taylor
- Mary Terrinoni
- Sarah Trapani (co-chair)
- Dylan Tripodi
- Natalia Valenzuela
- Ashley Volles
- Melissia Wheeler