The Board of Directors has hired John DeSantis on a part time basis to serve as the organization's Executive Director. John is the Founder of Believe in Syracuse and previously served as the President of the Board. John runs the day to day operations of the organization, helping to advance its mission in the community. Prior to starting Believe in Syracuse in 2013, John was the Upstate New York Regional Field Director for President Obama's Organizing for America. John is a graduate of Jamesville-DeWitt High School and Syracuse University. |
Paul Colabufo has been named President of the Board of Directors of Believe in Syracuse. Paul also chairs the Neighborhood committee of Believe in Syracuse. Paul has a Bachelors degree from SUNY Fredonia and his Juris Doctor from the SUNY Buffalo Law School. Paul is the commissioner of Turbo Bocce, a recreational Bocce League in Syracuse. He also works for Advocates Inc. as a mentor. Paul is a graduate of Liverpool High School. |
Lekia K. Hill has been named a member of the Board of Directors of Believe in Syracuse. She is an active participant in our community organizing program and Believe in Syracuse's South Side Neighborhood Team. She studied Business Administration at Monroe College in New Rochelle, NY. Lekia grew up in Yonkers, NY. Lekia has lived in the Syracuse area for a number of years now. Lekia is employed at InterFaith Works, a non-profit that affirms the dignity of each person and every faith community in Syracuse, working to create relationships and understanding among us. Lekia is also the Owner of 3Es Consulting Group, a multi-empowerment service training agency. |
O’Neil D. Kelly has been named a member of the Board of Directors of Believe in Syracuse. He graduated from Springbrook High School and received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Towson University in Towson, MD. O’Neil is a Sr. Financial Analyst at AXA Equitable, which is located in the historic MONY Towers in Downtown Syracuse. He was born in Montego Bay Jamaica but grew up in the “DMV” (D.C., MD, VA Metro Area). He moved to Syracuse NY for a Job at Carrier Corporation in 2002, which is when he fell in love and developed a passion for Syracuse and CNY. O’Neil and his wife Ashley were married in July of 2015 and reside in Liverpool, NY. |
Nancy Earley has been named a member of the Board of Directors of Believe in Syracuse. Nancy is an executive at Excellus, BlueCross BlueShield where she has worked for 22 years. Nancy has a passion for Syracuse and all things local ( last year every holiday gift for her staff and family were bought from local shops and merchants). Nancy and her husband Jason have 7 children and 2 wonderful grandchildren. Nancy's passion is traveling the world but she is always happy when she lands in the Syracuse airport and returns home. |