Board of Directors
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Board of Directors
The Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund's Board of Directors is a volunteer board made up of civic leaders, each with a distinguished career in both charitable service and business leadership.
Kelly Cobb, President
Kelly serves on the board as a licensed CPA with over 14 years of experience. The majority of her professional expertise is in manufacturing and cost accounting, with some focus on internal controls. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys taking local carpentry and woodworking classes at Hammerstone School . When she’s not working, building, and fixing, she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling.
James A. Brown, Vice President
James Brown is CEO for United Way of Tompkins County, serving in that capacity for the past 17 years. In addition to the Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund, he serves locally as a member and past President of the Rotary Club of Ithaca, as President of the Legacy Foundation, and as a director of Cayuga Health Systems, Tompkins County Area Development, and Kendal at Ithaca.
Brianne Rehac
Brianne Rehac is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 10 years of industry experience. Brianne has pioneered integrated care initiatives to promote the overall health and wellness of consumers and to drive positive community impact. Brianne has worked for Fortune 500 companies, community-based organizations, and current owns her own small business. She became an agent of change at St. Bonaventure University, where she received a liberal arts undergraduate education and completed a graduate program in Community Mental Health.
Anahaita Kotval
Anahaita N. Kotval is Chief Executive Officer of Lifting Up Westchester, Inc. a social services agency dedicated to serving those experiencing hunger and homelessness in Westchester County as they strive to become self-sufficient. She has her B.Sc. in Applied Math and Economics from Brown University and a JD from Harvard Law School. Anahaita is the Board President for Non-Profit Westchester and on the Board of the Pro Bono Partnership.