FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


April 23, 2008

Partners for Arts Education Welcomes Three New Board Members

Partners for Arts Education (PAE), a Syracuse-based not-for-profit that serves Central New York and New York State, is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors.

June Choi is a member of the staff for the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors in New York City, where she works primarily on the New York State Music Fund. She was formerly Executive Director of the Asian American Arts Alliance, where she rapidly grew the organization into a nationally prominent arts service organization. Her independent consulting practice specifically focused on change issues, organizational effectiveness, and philanthropy.

Mark Ciaralli is a Certified Public Accountant and Supervisor with Green & Seifter, Certified Public Accountants. A graduate of LeMoyne College, he has a special interest in school and not-for-profit accounting and auditing.

Tim Frateschi is an attorney with Harris Beach PLLC in the Public Finance and Economic Development Practice Group. Mr. Frateschi is also the Town Attorney for the Town of Manlius and chairs the Town of Salina Planning Board. During the 1990’s he served as Chief of Staff for State Senator John A. DeFrancisco. He has previously served on the board of, among others, Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse and the Education Information Centers. He received his law degree from Syracuse University.

“Each of our new board members brings valuable expertise and insight to our organization,” says Executive Director Laura Reeder. “As PAE engages more deeply with the education and cultural communities in New York State, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with a board that demonstrates such a high level of commitment and enthusiasm.”

PAE provides funding and support for learning experiences in and through the arts in schools throughout Central New York and New York State. It is currently spearheading the Arts in Mind initiative, which brings together area cultural organizations, the Syracuse City School District, and funders to increase potential for student achievement through more equitable infusion of cultural resources into school planning.

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