THE PALMISANO FOUNDATION
This family led nonprofit (501c3) is dedicated to having an impact on a broad range of social issues; with a special focus on disadvantaged youth, the future of the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, & Construction) industry, and educational initiatives supporting the world’s next generation of great thinkers and doers.
WE ARE PROUD TO BUILD GREAT THINGS AND TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE - TOGETHER.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Left to right, top row and bottom row: Erika Bush, Kristal Droddy, Will Cotten, Wes Palmisano, David Greenwood, Tanya Freeman, Annie Palmisano, and Lynn Rosen
President: Wes Palmisano
Treasurer: Annie Palmisano
Secretary: Lynn Rosen
Board Members: Erika Bush, Kristal Droddy, Will Cotten, David Greenwood, Tanya Freeman
A WORD FROM OUR FOUNDER
“I am proud of the commitment our team has made to transforming the lives of youth in the communities where we work. Since our inception, we have provided critical resources and funding to non-profits who are sparking real change within our community and scholarships to the next generation of builders to help them pursue their dreams and goals. We know that to continue our legacy of philanthropy, we must partner and collaborate with changemakers that are challenging the status quo by creating innovative career and educational pathways to ensure our youth realize their full potential.
As we embark on the next phase of our growth, we have partnered with forward thinking non-profits, expanded our scholarship program, and will continue to grow the Palmisano Foundation’s impact by providing innovative solutions as a philanthropy leader within the communities we serve.
Together, we build future leaders and make the world a better place.”
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
“It is a tremendous honor for me to join the Palmisano Foundation as its new Director. This is an exciting time for the Foundation as we build upon our community partnerships and forge our future impact on New Orleans’ youth. With a strategic impact philanthropy approach, we will build authentic and purposeful partnerships to enhance the lives of underprivileged youth through education and scholarships, hands on/boots on the ground skill training, confidence building and other skilled training to help youth realize their full life and career potential. I am excited to collaborate with the Palmisano Foundation board of directors and New Orleans community leaders to drive positive results and impact for our youth. Together, we enhance and make a positive impact for kids and advance the Foundation’s mission of creating career and educational pathways and skills that are essential for underprivileged youth to live successful and thriving lives.”