Mara Neafsey
Executive Board Member; Treasurer; Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force at Horizons at New Canaan Country School- Claim this Profile
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Horizons at New Canaan Country School
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Board Member; Treasurer; Strategic Plan Implementation Task Force
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2017 - Present
Full-year academic and enrichment program serving more than 400 under-resourced students in grades K through 12 from Stamford and Norwalk, Connecticut. Full-year academic and enrichment program serving more than 400 under-resourced students in grades K through 12 from Stamford and Norwalk, Connecticut.
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Cornell University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Cornell University Council; Student and Alumni Mentoring Committee; Parents' Committee; CAAAN
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2012 - Present
Ambassador for the university; share the vision for Cornell's future with its extended community. Support the development and progression of mentoring programs for new Council members, students and alumni, and provide opportunities for engagement with other Council members. Outreach to welcome new families and career networking. Alumni Interviewer for prospective undergraduate students for Cornell University. Ambassador for the university; share the vision for Cornell's future with its extended community. Support the development and progression of mentoring programs for new Council members, students and alumni, and provide opportunities for engagement with other Council members. Outreach to welcome new families and career networking. Alumni Interviewer for prospective undergraduate students for Cornell University.
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Wee Burn Country Club
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Committee; Junior Activities Committee; Platform Tennis Committee
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2007 - Present
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St. Luke's School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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St. Luke's School Parents' Association; Executive Board; Treasurer; Vice President of Communications
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2016 - 2021
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The Community Fund of Darien
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Board Member; Vice President - Governance; Grants Executive Committee
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2009 - 2020
Focus on core governance and board composition issues, including the governing documents of the organization and board; the criteria, evaluation and nomination of directors; the appropriateness of board size, leadership, composition and committee structure; and codes of ethical conduct. Assess local human services needs, approve funding goals, review nonprofit grant applications and reports, and oversee due diligence for grant awards. Focus on core governance and board composition issues, including the governing documents of the organization and board; the criteria, evaluation and nomination of directors; the appropriateness of board size, leadership, composition and committee structure; and codes of ethical conduct. Assess local human services needs, approve funding goals, review nonprofit grant applications and reports, and oversee due diligence for grant awards.
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New Canaan Country School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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NCCS Parents' Association; Executive Council; Treasurer; Secretary; Committee Chair
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2006 - 2016
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PepsiCo
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Attorney
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1996 - 1998
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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1991 - 1996
Corporate Law Corporate Law
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Education
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Harvard Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law -
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Magna Cum Laude in Government with Distinction in all Subjects -
University of Oxford
Philosophy, Politics and Economics