04/29/2026
Follow your intuition people.
Late last year, I had a vision of bringing together local non-profits and business owners in a friendly and fun environment to cultivate more community connections and drive further impact here in Rochester.
Last week, the vision was brought to life~
My team and I, the Community Impact Team here at New York Life of the Finger Lakes, hosted the inaugural Community Forum and Networking Mixer. We couldn't have been happier with the turnout of the event and the wonderful people who joined us for the evening. Nate VanBrunt, MBA, Suronda Gonzalez, Ph.D., Shane Hug, MBA, and Heidi M. Brown you guys are the best!
I'd like to thank our managing partner Bradley Dufrane, FSCP ChFC CLU CLF LUTCF for trusting our group with this vision I held, Andrew Schaffel, AEP, CAP, FSCP, LUTCF, CLTC for giving a great speech about using philanthropic vehicles with intention, and Brendan Lyons, CPA for delivering a powerful note on updates with individual donations.
I would also like to extended gratitude to our great community partners Tito's Handmade Vodka and Rochester Area Community Foundation, your support means so much to us!
Lastly, I'd like the thank Mark Ippolito and his staff at the Carlson for opening their arms to this event and great cause. We're pumped to continue this great work further help our community.
If you missed this year, don't worry, you can join the invite list for next year. Just send me a message with your non profit or business, and I'll add you :)