Gala 2025 - United Way of Westchester and Putnam

In Celebration of The Spirit of Caring

Honoring

Paul J. Dunphey

Chairman’s Award

Paul J. Dunphey, MBA, is Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at NYP Westchester
Hospital and President of NYP Hudson Valley Hospital. In these roles, he is responsible for the
strategic direction, management, and day-to-day operations of NYP Westchester and NYP Hudson Valley, working closely with each facility’s team on patient experience, quality and safety, financial and operational strength, and team member, physician, and community engagement.

PepsiCo

Corporate Citizenship Award

At the heart of PepsiCo is their belief in the potential possessed by the people and communities they serve. PepsiCo integrates sustainability directly into it’s business practices working to leave a positive imprint on society and the environment. As one of our most committed partners, and local residents, PepsiCo works collaboratively with United Way to drive transformative change in Westchester and Putnam Counties through philanthropic giving, grants, and partnership events.

DoorDash

Community Service Award

DoorDash’s Project DASH partnership with United Way has transformed lives in Westchester and Putnam for 5 years through the Ride United Last Mile Delivery program, helping vulnerable residents receive food and other essential goods to meet their basic needs. This innovative home delivery solution helps address hunger and other challenges for those without access to transportation, like seniors, veterans, and low-income families. This highly collaborative program is one of DoorDash’s largest nonprofit partnerships in the United States and, locally, is celebrating 150,000+ home deliveries to those in need.

The Committee

Co-Chairs

Ellen Bloom

Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson

Jean Marie Connolly

Megan Hurley

Leslie Lampert

Carlos Andrade

Christina Armentano

Gregory D. Bassuk, Esq.

June K. Blanc

Marj Ciucci

Jonathan Cocchiola

Barbara and H. Rodgin Cohen

Deborah M. Dulaney

Leroy Frazer, Esq.

Aleida M. Frederico

Dr. Marsha Gordon

Walter Hosp

Joshua E. Kimerling, Esq.

Kevin Kubicki

Denise L. McGinnis

William M. Mooney, III, Esq

Tanya Moximchalk

Todd Murray

Charles J. Newman

Michelle A. Nicholas

Nina M. Patton

Laura C. Picone

Bernadette H. Schopfer

Stephanie Weston

Sidney Witter

Margaret and David Yawman

Our Sponsors

Presenting

Platinum

Gold

Barbara and H. Rodgin Cohen

Margaret and David Yawman

Silver

Bronze

June and Roger Blanc

Lori and Walter Hosp

Sponsorship Opportunities

Early Registration is Now Closed.

For event questions, sponsorship inquires, or tickets, please contact Development Associate Laurie Noel at lnoel@uwwp.org or (914) 688-1740