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CUNY SPS Foundation
CUNY School of Professional Studies Foundation
Incorporated in 2011, the CUNY School of Professional Studies Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, eligible to receive tax deductible contributions under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code, that operates exclusively for the charitable purpose of supporting the CUNY School of Professional Studies of The City University of New York.
Inspired by CUNY SPS students, the Foundation’s Board exists to enhance public understanding and recognition of CUNY SPS, to promote the School’s mission, and to champion the dedicated and hard-working students we serve. The Board continuously explores new fundraising opportunities for CUNY SPS that will further the commitment to our students by promoting the educational and charitable purposes of the School.
CUNY SPS Foundation
Case Statement
CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) students balance work, school, and family life simultaneously. Many struggle with the cost of higher education, often encountering eligibility barriers for federal financial aid. As part of our mission to provide an affordable and accessible education, we seek to offer opportunities that help support our students financially and ease some of their burden of paying for school. Providing scholarships to worthy students in need is one critical way we can help them thrive and complete their degrees. View the CUNY SPS Case Statement for more information about the school's value, impact, and needs.
Foundation Board
Executive Committee
Blake Foote, Chair, CUNY SPS Foundation
Workforce Development Consultant
Joel Cohen, Vice Chair, CUNY SPS Foundation
Managing Director (Ret.), JPMorgan Chase
Jason Kubica, Treasurer, CUNY SPS Foundation
Senior Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services Inc.
Patti Lieberman, Secretary, CUNY SPS Foundation
Trustee, A.L. Mailman Family Foundation Inc.
Dean, CUNY School of Professional Studies
Member, CUNY SPS Foundation
Chief Executive Officer, The National GEM Consortium
Members at Large
Director, Structured Finance, White Oak ABL, LLC
Member, CUNY SPS Foundation
Beatriz (Bea) de la Torre, CUNY SPS Foundation
Chief Philanthropy Officer, Trinity Church Wall Street
Member, CUNY SPS Foundation
Assistant Director of Strategic Projects, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP
Chairman (Ret.), CCS Fundraising, and Emeritus Honorary Member, CUNY SPS Foundation
Managing Partner, Union Capital Associates LP
Associate Director, Oncology Marketing, Merck
Member, CUNY SPS Foundation