Staff

North Star Fund's staff delivers the skills and experience to support and strengthen our work to sustain grassroots community organizing and activism leading the movement for equality, economic justice and peace in New York City.

Hugh Hogan, Executive Director

Hugh has over 15 years of expertise in the social and environmental justice movement in the U.S. and abroad. Hugh Hogan's profile

cori schmanke parrish, Deputy Director

cori is an experienced manager and administrator for social justice organizations. cori parrish's profile

Isabelle H. Leighton, Development Officer

Isabelle combines solid experience, professionalism and a deep commitment to social justice. Isabelle H. Leighton's profile

Walter Barrientos, Program Officer

Walter combines meticulous grantmaking administration with a deep personal involvement in grassroots community organizing.Walter Barriento's profile

Mark Leger, Communications Manager

Mark brings years of professional communications experience in the nonprofit and private sectors. Mark Leger's profile

Roshni Melia

Roshni Melia, Director of Donor Programs

A seasoned philanthropic pro, Roshni is charged with creating interesting programs and networking opportunities. Roshni Melia's profile

Part-time Staff and Consultants

John Emerson
Consultant, Website Development. Email

Amy Plotch
Media Relations and Strategic Communications. Email

Andrea Batista Schlesinger
Senior Advisor. Email

Sharon Wyse
Development Advisor. Email