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Rosanne PotterFinance
Chief Growth Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Executive Assistant: Pamela Jaffe 216.615.7183
In her current capacity as chief growth officer and CFO, Rosanne Potter spearheads the foundation’s ambitious growth strategy, overseeing key operational areas such as the management of its $3.4 billion endowment, accounting, investments, real estate development, building services and philanthropic services strategy. She played a pivotal role in developing an innovative investment program for donors including the first place-based investment pool for Cleveland companies and startups.
Additionally, Ms. Potter holds a prominent leadership position within the foundation’s economic development initiatives, which encompass land acquisition, the construction and financing of a new headquarters and the realization of the MidTown Collaboration Center construction projects.
Before joining the foundation in April 2016, Ms. Potter distinguished herself by managing $10 billion in global retirement assets for Eaton Corporation, headquartered in Cleveland. Her extensive career also includes serving as treasurer for several major organizations, including the Lubrizol Corporation, which brought her to Cleveland in 2001.
Ms. Potter is an alumna of Boston College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics and French, which included studies at the London School of Economics. She furthered her academic pursuits by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in finance from Loyola University of Chicago.
Tammi AmataFinance
Assistant Controller
216.615.7599 |
Tammi Amata has shared responsibility over the daily accounting processes of the Finance department. In addition to the day-to-day operations, she manages the month-end closing process, financial statement reporting to donors and supporting organizations, and various other special projects. She also provides guidance and oversight to the fund accounting staff.
Tammi joined the Cleveland Foundation in 2009 as the accounting manager and has more than 15 years of experience in accounting and auditing. Before coming to the foundation, she spent 12 years as an auditor for Ernst & Young in Cleveland with such nonprofit and manufacturing clients as the Cleveland Foundation, RPM International Inc., and American Greetings Corp.
Tammi holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with majors in accounting and finance, from Ashland University and a master’s degree in business administration from Case Western Reserve University. She is also a certified public accountant.
Victor BarbalatoFinance
Vice President, Real Estate
216.685.2009 |
Victor Barbalato joined the Cleveland Foundation in January 2024. He focuses on strategic opportunities for the Cleveland Foundation to create growth and impact through the alignment of real estate and economic development that benefits the region. This work includes fostering meaningful engagement with community members of the Hough neighborhood to further plans and development resources to build out the 20+ acres of land purchased by the Foundation in Midtown.
Victor has over a decade of experience in architecture, design, and project management. He recently worked as a Project Architect at Vocon Design, where he successfully led the design and execution of complex projects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Victor was the Project Architect for the award-winning 55,000 sq ft Cleveland Foundation HQ and the ongoing 98,000 sq ft Midtown Collaboration Center.
Victor earned a Bachelor of Architecture at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. He is a licensed Architect in Ohio and Oregon.
Gabi CindricFinance
Finance Executive Coordinator
216.685.2000 |
Gabi joined the Cleveland Foundation in October 2024 as the Executive Finance Coordinator. In this role, she supports the Vice Presidents of Real Estate, Investments, and Accounting by managing calendars, preparing presentations, and participating in key projects including the MidTown Collaboration Center, Foundation Headquarters building, and all future development. She also provides backup support to the Finance Operations Associate, working closely with the Chief Growth Officer and CFO. Her duties extend to collaborating with finance-related committees, investment professionals, and external partners, ensuring seamless communication and preparation of materials alongside the Philanthropy team.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Foundation, Gabi built her career in the hospitality and events industry, with her most recent experience in health and wellness management.
Gabi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Integrative Exercise Science from Hiram College and an Event Management Certificate from Cuyahoga Community College. She is also actively involved in her community, serving as a member of the Association of Croatian American Professionals and volunteering with A Special Wish Northeast Ohio.
Luke DentonFinance
Senior Accountant
216.615.7157 |
Luke Denton joined the Cleveland Foundation in 2019 as a member of the Finance team. In his role as a senior accountant, Luke supports the controller and assistant controller with the month-end closing process, financial statement preparation, fund management, donor statement preparation and various special projects.
Luke brings over 15 years of nonprofit accounting experience with a focus on financial reporting and budgeting. In his previous position, he remotely managed the accounting records for numerous churches and religious nonprofits across the country. Luke also serves as a board member and secretary of his family’s private foundation.
Luke holds a Master of Science in accounting from Indiana University Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in finance from Anderson University (Indiana).
Miriam FeghalyFinance
Accountant
216.615.7142 |
Miriam Feghaly joined the Cleveland Foundation in 2022 as an accountant. In her role, Miriam
is responsible for reconciling various bank accounts, analyzing financial records, posting and
reviewing transactions and journal entries, and processing daily gifts. She also assists with the
preparation of audit schedules and financial statements and completes other special projects.
Prior to joining the foundation, Miriam worked as an accounting intern at LibanJus, the leading manufacturer and distributor of juice and ice cream in Lebanon.
Miriam holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting and auditing from the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon.
Miriam is multilingual and can speak English, French and Arabic.
Anthony GattusoFinance
Vice President, Finance & Treasurer
216.615.7188 |
Anthony Gattuso is responsible for overseeing the successful administration of the foundation’s $2.8 billion investment portfolio, cash management and finance/treasury functions.
He joined the Cleveland Foundation in October 2016. Prior to the Cleveland Foundation, he worked for the Cleveland Clinic Health System as Senior Investment Analyst in the investment office.
Anthony earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Saint Bonaventure University in New York and an MBA from Cleveland State University. In addition to his academic credentials, he is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.
Anthony is currently president of the Cleveland-Pittsburgh Pension, Endowment and Foundation Group and serves on the National Investment Practices Committee for the Finance, Administration & Operations Group for Community Foundations (FAOG).
Andrew GuggenheimFinance
Senior Analyst, Impact Investments
216.615.7139 |
Andrew Guggenheim joined the Cleveland Foundation in February 2022 as an Investment Analyst while completing his senior year at Miami University, where he studied Finance and Sustainability. In his coursework, he learned much about the complex interactions between society and nature, and he received robust instruction from the Farmer School of Business. At the Cleveland Foundation he works closely with the Finance team to conduct research and analyses related to the foundation's endowment. He also performs manager due diligence and oversight on social impact investing. Before joining the foundation, he worked as a Construction Apprentice on home remodels in the Greater Cleveland area.
Michael HoodFinance
Senior Manager, Real Estate and Community Development
216.615.4004 |
Michael Hood joined the Cleveland Foundation in October 2020 as an Accountant after running for the United States House of Representatives for Ohio’s 11th congressional district. In his current role as Accountant, Mike supports grant and scholarship funding, gift processing and other general functions. Prior to joining the foundation, Mike served as site manager at the nation’s oldest public housing estate, Outhwaite Homes, for the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority as part of his continued efforts to create positive change in Greater Cleveland. With years of experience in public accounting throughout New York’s tri-state area and Northeast Ohio, Mike’s aim is to use his professional knowledge for the benefit of community.
Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Mount Saint Mary College.
Pamela JaffeFinance
Finance Operations Associate
216.615.7183 |
Pamela Jaffe has been with the Cleveland Foundation since 2002. In her current role, she provides executive-level assistance and management support to the foundation’s Chief Growth Officer and CFO. She works to meet the needs of the finance and real estate teams; investment, audit and finance and administration committee members; investment managers and external constituents. She previously worked on the executive team serving as assistant corporate secretary for the foundation where she oversaw the foundation’s e-governance software and provided administrative support to the foundation’s board of directors.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin.
Jasmine JohnsonFinance
Finance Associate
216.615.7004 |
Jasmine Johnson joined the Cleveland Foundation in May 2024 as a Finance Associate. In her role, she is responsible for various tasks related to general accounting and bookkeeping in the Finance Department, including accounts payable, 1099 process, grant distribution, budget updates, and other special projects as needed. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jasmine worked for over six years as a Data and Billing Specialist at Beech Brook, a nonprofit organization that provides behavioral health services to children and families across the Greater Cleveland area. She brings a wealth of experience in managing billing procedures and maintaining accurate financial records. Jasmine has excelled academically and is currently working towards her CPA at Cleveland State University.
Christine LawsonFinance
Accounting Operations Manager
216.615.7587 |
Christine Lawson joined the foundation in 2001 as a member of the Finance team. In her role as Accounting Operations Manager, Christine is responsible for overseeing the daily operational and accounting functions of the foundation which include: grants management, budget monitoring, accounts payable, general accounting, gift/cash receipt and disbursements.
Christine holds a bachelor's degree in business, with a concentration in finance, from Colorado State University.
Nicholas MazzoccaFinance
Senior Analyst, Investments & Business Strategy
216.615.7189 |
Nick Mazzocca joined the Cleveland Foundation in February 2023 and plays a key role in managing the foundation’s investment assets as its portfolio continues to expand in size and complexity. He supports investment oversight by conducting research and due diligence, analyzing market conditions, and contributing to portfolio construction and strategy development. He provides day-to-day oversight of 8 investment pools including the Flagship and Impact Cleveland pools.
Prior to joining the foundation, Nick worked as Brokerage Operations Manager for State Bank & Trust Company where he helped provide holistic financial and investment services to the bank's clientele.
Nick holds a bachelor’s degree in Statistics-Actuarial Science from the University of Akron, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Nick also earned his Series 7 and Series 66 licenses during his time in the financial services industry and is currently working towards his Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation.
Valerie MorelandFinance
Property Management Accountant
216.615.7191 |
Valerie Moreland joined the foundation in August 2013 as a member of the Finance Team and has more than 15 years experience in Finance and Accounting.
For the past 15 years, Valerie has served in a similar role at Community United Head Start, a non-profit organization committed to educating and working with families of greater Cleveland to provide a safe and positive learning environment to its children.
Valerie received her Associate of Applied Business from Cuyahoga Community College and plans to pursue her bachelor’s degree in Finance.
Kathy ParkerFinance
Vice President, Accounting and Controller
216.615.7180 |
Kathy Parker oversees the foundation's accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting functions, including budget analysis and forecasting. She is also responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Finance department with a focus on process improvement, overseeing the internal controls of the foundation and ensuring adequate controls exist.
Kathy joined the foundation in January 1990 as an accountant. Since then, she has held positions of increasing responsibility including senior accountant, accounting manager, controller, and her current role, which she assumed in 2023.
Kathy is a member of the Finance, Administration and Operations Group for Community Foundations and a past recipient of the YWCA's Women of Professional Excellence award. She holds a bachelor's degree in business administration, with a concentration in accounting, from Cleveland State University.