The value of Preferred Care was returned to the community through MVP’s purchase price of $232 million to create a foundation dedicated to improving the health of the Greater Rochester community, inclusive of Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, and Yates counties. Since its inception, the Health Foundation has acted as an independent foundation governed by a community-based board of directors and managed by a professional staff.
We view health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being — powerfully shaped by social, economic and environmental factors that are distributed unevenly and unjustly, creating pervasive health inequities by race, income, geography, disability and other identities. Structural racism has resulted in a public health crisis, combining and intersecting with other forms of discrimination, generational poverty, neighborhood disinvestment, rural access barriers, and other social inequities that prevent far too many residents of our region from reaching their full health potential.
Yet, we believe that potential is vast — the people, neighborhoods, and organizations closest to the issues have the expertise to create solutions — harnessing often underappreciated strengths and assets. Guided by the voice and participation of the community, we invest resources to help implement these solutions. We operate with a sense of urgency while engaging in the relationship building and co-creation needed for enduring change, recognizing that we will go farther together.
At the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, we understand that health equity is a matter of both justice and impact. As the largest driver of adverse health outcomes, eliminating inequities is essential to improving the overall health of our region—and requires directing resources to communities most impacted. We are committed to doing our part to changing systems, policies and practices to be more just and equitable, contributing to a healthier region where all people can thrive.
The mission of the Greater Rochester Health Foundation is to pursue and invest in solutions that build a healthier region where all people can thrive.
Access the Greater Rochester Health Foundation Strategic Framework here.
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Executive & Program Administrative Assistant
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President & CEO
Grants Manager
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Practitioner, Occupational Medicine
Clark Preventative Medicine Services
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Retired, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
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Family Medicine, The Mary Clark Thompson Family Practice
Retired Managing Director, Manning & Napier
Founder & Executive Director of Rochester Deaf Kitchen
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Associate Director, Business Operations, Cornell AgriTech College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Former Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer, Pension Investments Worldwide, Eastman Kodak Company
Associate VP of Health Outcomes Optimization & Senior Associate Dean of Health Outcomes Education University of Rochester Medical Center
Director of Public Health, Genesee and Orleans County
Senior Investment Officer & Assistant Treasurer, University of Rochester Investment Office
Senior Pastor, Baber AME Church & Chairperson, Rise Up Rochester Inc.
Associate, Corporate Department, Paul Hastings, LLP
VP, Community Engagement & Social Impact, Rochester Regional Health
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Contact Information:
585.258.1730 | rbetts@thegrhf.org
Rachel has been with the Greater Rochester Health Foundation since 2023, working in the Responsive Grants Investment area, focusing on building relationships within the 9-county region. She also contributes to the Community Event Sponsorship team.
Prior to joining the Health Foundation, Rachel gained experience in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. She is a 2021 graduate of Leadership Rochester and a 2022 graduate of United Way’s Latino Leadership Development Program. Rachel currently serves on the Board of Directors for Family Promise of Greater Rochester and as Treasurer for the Board of Rochester Ecology Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her family and two bunnies, Olive and Cocopuff.
Contact Information:
585.258.1710 | mbrown@thegrhf.org
Area of Focus: Responsive Portfolio
Monica Brown joined the Greater Rochester Health Foundation in 2020. Previously, Monica was a program officer at the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York (HFWCNY), a position she had held since 2014. At the HFWCNY she managed investment in children 0-5 impacted by poverty and community health capacity. Her work focused on ensuring that children and their families had the resources they need for school readiness and to strengthen the community and systems that support that goal . Monica has more than 30 years of experience working within community both as a provider and a funder. Monica received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She and her wife currently reside in Cheektowaga, New York and they look forward to becoming Rochester residents.
Contact Information:
585.258.1719 | dcampbell-bell@thegrhf.org
Area of Focus: Targeted Portfolio
Danette Campbell-Bell joined the Health Foundation in 2020. A youth development practitioner, trainer, instructor, coach, mentor and conference speaker with more than 20 years of experience in developing, implementing and managing quality youth programs with high-performance outcomes, Danette is a champion, advocate and voice for children and youth. Danette has served as a consultant to a wide range of clients including: The United Way of Greater Rochester, the Greater Rochester After School Alliance, the New York State Network For Youth Success, the City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Youth Services, and the Center For Youth Services. Danette currently serves on several boards, initiatives and committees throughout the community related to children, youth, community development, leadership and business. She is also Managing Partner at Strings For Life, LLC as well as Project Founder and Director of the award winning Strings For Life Music Project.
Contact Information:
585.258.1703 | hcastelli@thegrhf.org
Hannah Castelli is passionate about relationship-centered philanthropy and believes meaningful change happens when community voice, lived experience, and collaboration are at the center of decision-making. Having earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from SUNY Fredonia and a master’s degree in public administration from the College at Brockport, she joined Greater Rochester Health Foundation in 2016.
As a program officer, Hannah works closely with community partners and grantees to advance health equity and improve access to opportunity across the Finger Lakes region. As the founder and facilitator of What IF (Inter-funder Framework), Hannah convenes a collaborative network of regional funders working to strengthen partnerships and increase community impact. For more than a decade, Hannah has led the Health Foundation’s Neighborhood Health Status Improvement initiative. She has worked to increase visibility and engagement in rural communities, championed trust-based and responsive grantmaking practices, and has helped advance internal organizational equity efforts.
Hannah is a 2026 Fellow of the Terrance Keenan Institute for Emerging Leaders in Health Philanthropy.
Contact Information:
585.258.1709 | tcuyler@thegrhf.org
Thomas V. Cuyler Jr. joined the Greater Rochester Health Foundation in 2026 as a program officer.
A community-based leader with extensive experience in youth development, violence prevention, and cross-sector partnership building in Rochester, his work centers on strengthening systems that advance equity, promote social-emotional wellness, and expand opportunity for young people and families.
Throughout his career, Thomas has led multi-layered initiatives focused on positive youth development, intergenerational mentorship, literacy advancement, and neighborhood empowerment. He brings a strong background in program design, strategic planning, grant alignment, and outcome tracking, ensuring that community-driven work is both relational and results-oriented.
Thomas is known for integrating restorative practices, adult-youth partnership models, and structured accountability frameworks into his leadership approach. He is deeply committed to building sustainable systems that allow communities not only to respond to challenges — but to proactively cultivate health, stability, and long-term opportunity.
Contact Information:
585.258.1799 | menadeghe@thegrhf.org
Mimi first joined the Health Foundation January of 2019 as a temporary receptionist. Prior to the Health Foundation, she held an executive position as a receptionist/administrative assistant where she presented the highest level of customer care and projected high level of competence as well as maintained a high-level of confidential files.
Mimi is a life-long community servant, often involved with community efforts from feeding the homeless to volunteering at several private organizations.
Contact Information:
585.258.1716 | kfeeney@thegrhf.org
Kristine joined the Health Foundation in 2013. As the Executive and Program Administrative Assistant she supports all program staff with additional duties supporting the President & CEO and Board of Directors. Prior to the Health Foundation, Kristine held the position of executive secretary and psychologist’s aide maintaining confidential student files and preparing special education documents while adhering to NYS regulations. She spent most of her earlier years raising her children and actively participating in their school and recreational activities. She enjoys supporting the staff and Board of Directors at the Health Foundation as they pursue and invest in solutions that build a healthier region where all people can thrive.
Contact Information:
585.258.1725 | tflynn@thegrhf.org
Tiana Flynn joined the Health Foundation in 2019, merging her professional skills with her personal passion for serving the community.
Prior to joining the Health Foundation, Tiana led a team of instructional designers as Director of Content Development at an eLearning company in Rochester. Tiana has worked in government communications at the City of Rochester where she produced and hosted a public affairs talk show, in television news as an Emmy award-winning assignment editor and producer, and as a consultant for non-profit organizations and small businesses.
Tiana earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Chinese Studies from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Contact Information:
585.258.1724 | mhaskins@thegrhf.org
Area of Focus: Healthy and Equitable Futures
Maurice is strong advocate for youth in our community and has a passion for relationship building. Most recently, Maurice worked as the community liaison for the My Brother’s Keeper initiative at the Rochester City School District, where his work focused on young men of color and connecting them to community resources. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Society for the Care and Protection of Children.
Maurice has been closely involved in our Healthy and Equitable Futures work as a Parent Leader Facilitator and will continue to bring his expertise as a parent and community leader to his new role at the Health Foundation.
Contact Information:
585.258.1704 | mkuhlenbeck@thegrhf.org
Appointed CEO in January 2019, Kuhlenbeck leads the Greater Rochester Health Foundation in its efforts to pursue and invest in solutions that build a healthier region where all people can thrive. In addition to his service at the Health Foundation, Kuhlenbeck is active in many local efforts including the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, ROC the Future, and NorthStar Network’s Healthcare Business Academy Fellowship Program.
Prior to joining the Health Foundation, Kuhlenbeck served as program director of the Missouri Foundation for Health where he led teams and programs focused on positive disruptions in the healthcare system and managed a $20 million annual portfolio of responsive grantmaking over his 16-year tenure. Kuhlenbeck holds a M.H.A degree from Saint Louis University’s College for Public Health and Social Justice, where he earned his PhD in health management and policy. He earned his B.S. degree in Community Health and Health Administration from Northern Illinois University’s College of Health and Human Services.
Contact Information:
585.258.1729 | mnapoli@thegrhf.org
Meridian Napoli joined Greater Rochester Health Foundation as Grants Manager in March 2026, ensuring efficient systems, accurate data, and strong collaboration to support the Foundation’s grantmaking work.
A strategic, solutions-focused grant operations professional with more than 20 years of experience, Meridian brings deep expertise across the full grant lifecycle, including project and proposal management, compliance, expenditure responsibility, and post-award tracking. Meridian’s background includes leading grants management system transitions, strengthening data hygiene and reporting practices, and developing workflows that improve accuracy, efficiency, and cross-functional coordination. She is also certified in change management and has experience guiding teams through technology adoption, process improvements, and organizational alignment.
Grounded in a systems-oriented and human-centered approach, Meridian connects operational excellence to mission-driven impact, advancing the Foundation’s work to build a healthier, more equitable region where all people can thrive.
Contact Information:
585.258.1707 | jrand@thegrhf.org
Justin joined the Health Foundation in 2015 as the Director of Accounting and Administration. He was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in July 2020 and manages the organization’s finances and operations, including, investment portfolio oversight, building and information technology matters, auditing, human resource and compliance functions. Prior to joining the Health Foundation, Justin spent seven years as a financial assurance manager at a public accounting firm where he focused his time and energy working with not-for-profit organizations around Rochester. Justin is a Certified Public Accountant and graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo.
