Sullivan Renaissance Staff
The staff of Sullivan Renaissance are professionals with many years of experience in their fields, including environmental awareness, horticulture, community organizing, planning and youth services. The staff provide hands-on assistance and support to communities made up largely of volunteers.
Sandra Gerry's Vision
“My thoughts turned almost immediately to Sullivan County- why couldn’t we do something like that here?”
Sandra Gerry Chair, Sullivan Renaissance
Sandra and Alan Gerry
Michael Gold photo
“I sincerely believe Sullivan Renaissance to be the single most important program ever undertaken in the history of Sullivan County.”
John Conway Sullivan County Historian
Sullivan Renaissance Staff
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Glenn Pontier, Program Director,
is responsible for day to day management and coordination of the overall Sullivan Renaissance program including staff supervision and public information. He also represents the program on several Sullivan County boards and facilitates collaborations with agency partners. Tel. 845-295-2442 or email |
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Helen Budrock, Community Planner,
is responsible for conducting outreach to communities, and helping groups move beyond beautification to address broader community development issues. She works primarily with Category C projects, and also coordinates the municipal clean-up program. Tel. 845-295-2462 or email |
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Kathleen Capozzoli, Office Manager, oversees the day to day operations of the Sullivan Renaissance office including support to program staff. In addition, she is responsible for program budgeting and monitoring grants provided to the communities. Tel. 845-295-2452 or email |
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Colleen Emery, Project Coordinator, oversees development of the Sullivan Renaissance website, in addition to providing general support to the core program. She researches special projects and is the project manager for the solar lamp demonstration project and the Mini-E electric car field trial.
Tel. 845-295-2719 or email |
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Denise Frangipane, Program Development Officer,
is responsible for programs involving youth, education and interns. In addition to working with communities in the core program, she oversees special initiatives such as environmental grants and demonstrations. She also manages the Harvest Festival at Bethel Woods. Tel. 845-295-2443 or email |
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Vivian Multari-Ginsberg, Horticultural Community Liaison, is responsible for horticultural advice and assistance to Sullivan Renaissance community groups. She coordinates the mini-grant program and assists with outreach to seasonal communities. |
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Saraid Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant, is responsible for assisting with the day to day operations of the office including support of program staff. In addition, she coordinates Sullivan Renaissance program functions and events. Tel. 845-295-2402 or email |
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Richard Sush, Community Organizer, provides support to projects in the core program and assists community groups considering new projects. He works with seasonal communities and he is the liaison between agencies that provides volunteer workers and groups that need assistance. Tel. 845-295-2441 or email |