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

cori schmanke parrish, Deputy Director

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

Maggie Jacoby, Communications Director

As North Star Fund's first Communications Director, Maggie Jacoby is leading the foundations strategic communications and messaging efforts. Maggie Jacoby's profile

Isabelle H. Leighton, Major Gifts and Strategy Director

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

Jose Vasquez, Program Officer

Jose is responsible for managing our grant making programs, coordinating our technical assistance and training programs, and helping publicize our grantees' victories. Jose Vasquez's profile

Marisol Ybarra, Director of Donor Programs

As the Director of Donor Programs, Marisol Ybarra's job is to organize and support the leadership and networking of North Star Fund's donors. Marisol Ybarra's profile

Abby Youngblood, Food and Environment Program Officer

Abby Youngblood is responsible for leading the Community Food Funders project to build a community of philanthropic support for the transformation of our region's food system. Abby Youngblood's profile

Helen Stillman, Social Media and Development Manager

Helen Stillman joined the staff in 2012 as North Star Fund's first Social Media and Development Manager. Helen Stillman's profile

Kofo Anifalaje, Development and Events Coordinator

Kofo brings a frontline awareness of the importance of North Star Fund grants to her work with our stakeholders. Kofo Anifalaje's profile

Jodi Doff, Executive Coordinator

Jodi Doff is responsible for coordinating the Executive Director's schedule, managing our conference room facilities rental, and keeping our office running smoothly.
Jodi Doff's profile

Part-time Staff and Consultants

John Emerson
Consultant, Website Development. Website

Amy Plotch
Media Relations and Strategic Communications. Email

Sharon Wyse
Development Advisor. Email