I have lived in Brooklyn and worked as an urban planner here for over 30 years. Although I no longer work professionally as a planner, I want to continue to be part of supporting and planning for Brooklyn’s future. I am particularly interested in supporting low-income housing efforts in Brooklyn. The Donor Advised Fund is a great vehicle for staying in touch with the needs and problems of Brooklyn and working to sustain community action.
I love that Brooklyn is still an amazing assemblage of diverse, small communities. You can take the subway to Bay Ridge, Brighton Beach, Crown Heights, Coney Island, Greenpoint, Borough Park, or Sunset Park and be in a different world—rich with the colors, foods, and sounds of distinct cultures.
Working with Brooklyn Community Foundation has deepened my understanding of some of the long-standing issues in the borough and has expanded my knowledge of the types of organizations that need financial help. It feels so good to be a small part of an organization doing so much good for Brooklyn.
What’s Brooklyn to you in one word?
Home. It is where I have lived for over 30 years, where I raised my daughter, where I have worked, and where I feel truly at home.
