About Us

About the Foundation

The York County Community College Foundation advances the mission of York County Community College by securing and stewarding private support from alumni, businesses, foundation and community partners. These philanthropic investments provide scholarships, strengthen academic programs, enhance campus resources, and create opportunities that help students succeed.

Mission

The York County Community College Foundation ensures that financial and educational resources are available for the quality and excellence of YCCC.

Vision

To advance and support YCCC's mission in its development of an educated, skilled and adaptable workforce.

What We Do

Raise and steward charitable gifts.
Provide scholarships and student support.
Strengthen academic programs and instructional resources.
Support faculty and staff development.
Engage alumni, businesses, and community partners.
Support facilities, equipment, and capital improvements.
Advance special initiatives that benefit students and the College.

How Gifts Make a Difference

Scholarships and emergency assistance.
Food security initiatives.
Academic tutoring and student success programs.
Program and equipment enhancements.
Campus improvement projects.
Workforce and community partnerships.

Stewardship

Every gift to the YCCC Foundation represents an investment in our students and community. We are committed to honoring donor intent, managing resources responsibly, and ensuring that philanthropic support makes a meaningful difference through scholarships, student support services, academic programs, equipment, and other opportunities that help students succeed.

David Cote

Chairperson

Global Trade Manager | Pratt & Whitney

Joseph Morse

Immediate Past Chairperson

VP - National Deposit Relationship Manager | Northeast Bank

Christopher Abbott

First Vice Chairperson

Vice President | Camden National Bank

Joshua Adams

Second Vice Chairperson

Vice President Camden National Bank Sr. Treasury Management Sales Advisor

Naomme Paris

Treasurer

Vice President | Partners Bank

David Hines

Board Member

Managing Director, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager | HMPayson

Mark Gallagher

Board Member

Government Relations and Campaign Consultant | Drummond Woodsum Strategic Consulting

Maryna Shuliakouskaya

Board Member

COO Acadia Management Group | Aroma Joe's Franchisee

Allyson Cavaretta

Board Member

CEO Lexington Capital

Deb Adams

Board Member

Kennebunk Savings Bank Social Responsibility Manager

Marina Pensinger

Board Member

Entrepreneur

Florent Hoxha

Board Member

Project Manager Benchmark

Thomas Pagano

Board Member

NBAS Transitions & IE Manager Pratt and Whitney