Meet Our Team

About Us

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

– Margaret Mead,

Karen Kaiser

VP of Philanthropy

Teren Basel

Associate Director, Grants

Neal Edelson

Director, Major Gifts

Amy Knorr

Director, Special Events & Communications
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Melecia Ming

Associate Director, Corporate & Community Relations

Frank Grazynski

Operations Analyst

Tyler Burr

Development Coordinator

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St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Philanthropy Department
2800 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06606