Meet Our Board
The CSI Foundation Board of Directors brings together leaders from business, education, and the Staten Island community who share a commitment to advancing the College's mission. Through their leadership, advocacy, and philanthropic support, board members help expand opportunities for students, strengthen academic programs, and support the continued success of CSI.
President
Hon. Michael Cusick
President and CEO
Staten Island Economic Development Corp. (SIEDC)
Vice President
Carole Gervasi ‘02
Senior Director
Tort Experts
Secretary
Robert A. Catalano
Director of Sales
Revelation Software, Retired
Treasurer
Joseph A. Franzese ‘88
Director, ING Financial Services LLC, Retired
Cheryl Adolph
Executive Director for Institutional Advancement
and CSI Foundation, Inc.
Jacqueline Armani, OD, FAAO ‘06
Optometrist and Strategic Advisor
Comfort Asanbe, PhD
Faculty
College of Staten Island
Thomas Brigandi, CFA '12
Chair of the Board of Directors
Thomas R. Brigandi Foundation
Jay D. Chazanoff ‘65
Partner
Pembroke Companies, Inc.
Joseph Conte, PhD
Executive Director
Staten Island Performing Provider System (SIPPS)
Samir Farag
President
Worldwide Electronic Corp.
Nathalia Holtzman, PhD
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
College of Staten Island
Barnie Keller ‘97
Executive Director-Market Director Banking
JPMorgan Chase
Brian Laline
Editor
Staten Island Advance
Frank Lombardo
Director
National Grid
Timothy G. Lynch, PhD
President
College of Staten Island
Patrick F. McDermott
President
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Retired
Hon. Kathleen M. Pesile, L.HD '73
VP Mergers and Acquisitions
CUNY trustee 1998-2013
JPMorgan Bank, Retired
Yolanda L. Rudich ‘79
Assistant District Attorney, Richmond Co. DA’s Office, Retired
Carlos Serrano
Assistant Vice President for Finance and Budget/CFO
College of Staten Island
Vishal Shah '08
Director
Forvis Mazars
Amanda Straniere
Manager, Con Edison Staten Island Regional & Community Affairs