Staff

North Star Fund's staff delivers the skills and experience to support and strengthen our work to sustain grassroots community organizing and activism leading the movement for equality, economic justice and peace in New York City.

Hugh Hogan, Executive Director

Hugh has over 15 years of expertise in the social and environmental justice movement in the U.S. and abroad. Hugh Hogan's profile

Diana Correa, Deputy Director for Programs and Strategic Initiatives

Diana brings two decades of experience in program development, public interest law and fundraising. Diana Correa's profile

cori schmanke parrish, Deputy Director for Finance and Operations

cori is an experienced manager and administrator for social justice organizations. cori parrish's profile

Mark Leger, Communications Manager

Mark brings years of professional communications experience in the nonprofit and private sectors. Mark Leger's profile

Isabelle H. Leighton, Development Officer

Isabelle combines solid experience, professionalism and a deep commitment to social justice. Isabelle H. Leighton's profile

Emerson Soto, Betty Kapetanakis Intern

Emerson is a student at CUNY Queens College with administrative and activism experience. Emerson Soto's profile

Victor Tobar, Administrative Coordinator

Victor coordinates administrative support for our development, communications and programming staff. Victor Tobar's profile

Part-time Staff and Consultants

John Emerson
Consultant, Website Development. Email

Lucia Gajda
Event Coordinator. Email

Joo-Hyun Kang
Consultant, Organizational Development. Email

Sharon Wyse
Development Advisor. Email