Simon Youth Foundation is proud to announce that Sandra Cath, Beth Fortune, Collin Sam & Dr. Anita Silverman have been elected to the SYF Board of Directors for three-year terms. The new directors bring a combined 89 years of experience in their respective areas of expertise to SYF and will continue leading the charge for educating at-risk youth.
“For the last 15 years, SYF has played a considerable role in reshaping the public-education model for at-risk students,” Debbie Simon says. “We want to maintain our position as a leader in the field, and our new Board members are charged with sparking new opportunities to positively impact public education.”
Sandra Cath holds a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University, a Masters of Social Work from Smith College and a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University. Ms. Cath has more than 20 years of experience overseeing the strategic and financial management of multifamily and retail real estate portfolios working with BRE Properties in San Francisco, California, Catellus Urban Development Group in San Francisco, California, and Equity Group Investment Affiliates in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, Ms. Cath spent six years working with at-risk children as a clinical social worker, primarily in the Chicago school system. She currently provides consulting services to private equity and debt investors through Cath Consulting and resides in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Beth Fortune has more than 25 years of experience in journalism, politics, government and public affairs. She holds a Master’s of Arts in journalism and public affairs from American University, and a bachelor’s degree from Anderson University. Ms. Fortune is currently the vice chancellor for public affairs at Vanderbilt University. Ms. Fortune leads the university’s comprehensive communications, marketing government and community initiatives and serves as the chief spokesperson. An award-winning former journalist, Ms. Fortune was previously the press secretary to former Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist for more than six years. A member of the Governor’s Cabinet and the first female gubernatorial press secretary in Tennessee history, Fortune served as the primary spokesman for the Sundquist administration. Ms. Fortune resides in Nashville, Tennessee.
Collin Sam holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Mr. Sam has more than 25 years of experience in accounting and finance, currently the Executive Director of Finance and Accounting for Saban Brands. Mr. Sam previously served as the Treasurer for the national organization GLAAD and lives in Pasadena, California.
Dr. Anita Silverman has more than 19 years of experience in education and holds a Doctorate in Education from Ball State University, an Education Specialist Degree from Ball State University, a Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership from Governor’s State University, and Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science Education from The Ohio State University. She is currently the Director of Education Services for the Indiana Department of Child Services, an Education Research Consultant for Silverman Education Consulting and Assistant Professor at Ball State University, and resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Silverman has previously served as a Principal for the Simon Youth Foundation Academy Network.
“We are thrilled to have these four dynamic individuals join our SYF Board of Directors,” said Dr. J. Michael Durnil, SYF President & CEO. “Their combination of great work and dedication to their professions will bring a wealth of knowledge in our effort to raise the foundation’s profile on the national alternative education stage.”
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