Our Team

Our teams diverse experience contributes to a dynamic and robust organization
ready to meet the needs of the students, families and communities we serve.

Laura Marx

President/CEO
 lmarx@518elevated.org

Muriel Church

Director of Donor Engagement
 mchurch@518elevated.org

Rose Victoria Milord

Program Coordinator
 vmilord@518elevated.org

Mo Gardner

Office Assistant
 mgardner@518elevated.org

Martin Anderson

Albany Academic Coordinator
 info@518elevated.org

Board of Directors

Jeffrey Cohn
Chair

Terry Kremer
Vice Chair/Chair Elect

Alexandria Carver
Secretary

Fareeza Islam Hanif
Treasurer

Kaweeda Adams

Jenyce Moses Aondona

Dayonna Bowles

Paul Collins-Hackett

Katie Fleming

Ross Goodman

Amy Grabek

Jennifer Miller

Sean Ogden

Amy Papandrea

Stephen Quickenton

Siara Ramos

Eric Scaringe

Dean Skarlis

Chyresse Wells

Emeritus Board Members
Kevin Bottini, CPA
Charles B. Buchanan, Chair Emeritus*
Geraldine Golub
Kevin Reilly
F. Michael Zovistoski, CPA, CFP

*deceased

Advisory Directors
Ronald G. Dunn, Esq.
Joseph Hochreiter
Hon. Patrick Madden
Hon. Gary McCarthy
Ryan Meikle
Hon. Kathy M. Sheehan

Laura Marx

President/CEO

 lmarx@518elevated.org

Laura has over 23 years of fundraising and non-profit management experience working with various organizations in the Capital Region. She holds both bachelor’s and Master of Arts degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University. While she enjoys working with all age populations, she is passionate about working with youth and making sure they have the resources and skills to reach their full potential. Laura resides in East Greenbush, NY with her husband and three children.

MURIEL CHURCH

Director of Donor Engagement

mchurch@518elevated.org

Muriel holds a bachelor's degree in hospitality administration from Boston University and a master of Arts in Communication from the University at Albany. Muriel started her career in employee relations at Hyatt Hotels in Boston and New York City until a move to Upstate New York brought her into the non-profit world. She has over 25 years of experience working in communications and member services within the forestry community. She is excited to bring her passion for education and community building to CRSAS. Muriel resides in East Greenbush with her husband and three children.

Rose Victoria Milord

Program Coordinator

 vmilord@518elevated.org

Rose Victoria Milord is a passionate educator who recently earned her bachelor's degree in literacy instruction, specializing in early childhood and infant learning development. With a deep-seated commitment to nurturing young minds, Rose's journey in education has been characterized by unwavering enthusiasm and dedication. Her academic background equips her with a profound understanding of the critical early years of a child's development, and she is driven by the belief that fostering strong literacy skills from a young age is pivotal for a child's future success. Rose is thrilled to bring her expertise and passion to the 518 ElevatED team, where she is eager to contribute to the mission of helping students excel in their academic endeavors, ensuring they reach their full potential.

Mo Gardner

Office Assistant

 mgardner @518elevated.org

Having lived in Philadelphia, where he spent time volunteering at local libraries while pursuing his studies, Mo became passionate about community enrichment and making a difference in people's lives. He is an ardent supporter of the arts. Mo currently resides in the Capital Region, where he is working towards his bachelor's in English. He is proud to be part of an organization that helps students succeed.

Formerly Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar

Our Team

Laura Marx

Muriel Church

Rose Victoria Milord

Mo Gardner

Martin Anderson

Board of Directors

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