MVCC Hawks Faculty/Staff Campaign

Tracy Coulson

"I see first-hand the transformative impact our donations have on students and their families, and the work the foundation does to get various funding streams to support student success. It makes it easy to give to our foundation annually and for the one-time projects that come up, like the dental hygiene campaign. I also prefer to give to outside organizations through our college, like the United Way, or the American Heart Association because I want those donations to be credited to MVCC. We are an organization that truly makes a difference, and I am proud to support MV. It might not always be a lot, but when we participate and contribute to our own foundation, it demonstrates our confidence in our outcomes."

Janet Visalli

"I contribute annually to the foundation because I believe in the transformative power of education. Seeing firsthand the challenges students face; I know that a single unexpected expense can put a promising future on hold. My small contribution to the foundation allows them to create emergency funds, scholarships or assistance with other areas of need that can help to remove those barriers, ensuring that our students have the support they need to complete their education and reach their goals. By giving, we are helping to create opportunities for both our students and the wider community."

Mike McHarris

"I believe the Foundation does a great job in helping our students who need it the most, I can't think of a better way to help out our students in need, than going through the Foundation."

Jimmy LaValla

"Here in shipping and receiving we get to work with every department and get to see firsthand the outreach and positive impact the Foundation has not only here at MVCC, but also the impact it has on our community. Whenever you have the chance to give back to your local community, I believe that's a really good thing. Any amount you give makes a big difference. I really hope you find it in your heart to give to the Foundation this year."

Norma Chrisman

"I contribute to the MVCC Foundation because I believe in empowering students to achieve their educational dreams. Watching them cross the stage at graduation is a powerful reminder of their dedication, and I'm honored to play a small role in their success."

Tabitha Carter

"I like to donate to the foundation to help fund scholarships, programs, and resources for current and future students, making education more accessible. It helps to support future generations."

Steve Frisbee

"I donate to MVCC to enhance and expand opportunities in the areas of greatest need. As a Library Director and PTK Advisor, I see firsthand how much it means for our students to have the financial and academic support they need. Please consider joining me in contributing to student success."

Louise Charbonneau

"Knowing that I can make a difference in someone's life is incredibly rewarding."

Aiko Kane

"I support the MVCC Foundation Office because I believe even the smallest of contributions will help add up to make a huge difference in MVCC and our community."

Randy VanWagoner

"We give to the MVCC Foundation because we know they make every dollar count for the students and the college. MVCC can change the trajectory of people's lives, and the MVCC Foundation is truly that margin of difference that allows the college to go beyond expectations."

Jill Heintz

"I am proud to support the College's shared vision of transforming lives through learning. Though my role primarily focuses on faculty and staff, I choose to contribute to areas of greatest need because it feels like a meaningful way to impact our students - either directly or by funding programs and projects that support their success."

Todd Marshall

"I donate to the Foundation because I know the funds will always benefit our students."

Gloria Karol

"I continue to support the Faculty/Staff campaign because I am deeply committed to the success and well-being of our students. At Mohawk Valley Community College, we strive not only to provide accessible, high-quality education but also to show our students and community that we stand with them in every way we can. By contributing to this campaign, we emphasize that our students and community are at the heart of our work, and we are dedicated to supporting their educational journeys. This campaign allows us to make a direct investment in our students' success and future, strengthening our mission to transform lives through learning."

Ashleigh Frank

"As a proud MVCC graduate and someone deeply rooted in the Mohawk Valley, I know firsthand the incredible impact this college has on our community and the opportunities it creates for families like mine. Giving to the MVCC Foundation means supporting the next generation of students, helping them unlock their potential and achieve dreams that strengthen all of us. It's a way for me to give back to the place that 's given me so much."

Aaron Fried

"I give to the foundation because I grew up in a family that was poor. Most of my college experiences have been in public education, that has afforded me great opportunity. Anything I can do to help confer that opportunity to others is extremely important to me."

Robert Huyck

"It is only right to help the students and donate to Institutional Advancement."

Jerome LaLonde

"Just do it - please donate today!!! Your work as an educator doesn't end at the classroom door. Donating to the College Foundation positively impacts the lives of MVCC students."