Foundation Leadership
Janet Cinelli
Executive Director
President
Janet manages the foundation’s branding and communications, including the team’s interaction with CFF’s Board of Trustees and its Members. In her role, she is also focused on building the Cinelli Family Foundation brand. After more than 30 years in telecom and cloud computing, Janet retired from corporate America to take the reins of her family’s foundation.
Eric Ryan
Co-Executive Director
Secretary
Eric oversees the foundation’s IT, accounting and regulatory functions. With a passion for cancer research, he collaborates with the Boldly Go Philanthropy team to evaluate CFF’s cancer investment portfolio. Eric brings to the foundation more than 27 years of state and federal government experience, including managing the disability program for the Kansas region for Social Security.
John Cinelli
Treasurer
As Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, John leverages his extensive finance and investment expertise to oversee the Cinelli Family Foundation's investment and accounting functions. With more than 40 years in the telecom industry, he has founded, led and sold numerous high tech businesses.
Trustees​
Albert Cinelli, Jr, John Cinelli, Janet Cinelli, Eric Ryan, Lauren King
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Members
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Albert Cinelli, Jr, Cheryl Palermo, John Cinelli, Janet Cinelli, Eric Ryan, Jack Cinelli
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