SAYRE, PA (March 3, 2023)-The Community
Foundation for the Twin Tiers board of directors is excited
to announce Charity Field as its new President/CEO
effective April 2023. Field will succeed Suzanne Lee,
who is retiring after seven years with the Foundation.
“Our board of directors is thrilled to introduce a leader of
Charity’s caliber into our community to guide the
Community Foundation,” said board chair, Tom
Shoemaker. “Charity has dedicated the majority of her
career building relationships and brings a wealth of
experience in leadership, expertise in community needs,
and most importantly a passion for serving all people.”

Field is currently the Foundation’s Program Officer and
has proven to be a passionate and respected community
leader while managing the robust grants and scholarship
programs. Prior to joining the Foundation, she served for
a decade as the District Executive Director of the Bradford
and Tioga YMCAs, both branches of The River Valley
Regional YMCA, improving the health and well-being of
people of all ages and inspiring action in the communities of Bradford and Tioga counties.

Field is a native to the area and lives in Sayre, PA with her husband Nate, and two daughters, Taylor and
Sydney. She is currently a member of The Rotary Club of Towanda PA, and serves as the secretary of the
Bradford County Children & Youth Services Board and the Northern Tier Volleyball Club.
“I am extremely honored to accept the position as President/CEO,” says Field. “Our region needs the
Foundation to help build a truly inclusive and resilient community. We have generous donors who want
to make a difference. I look forward to working with the community, the staff, and the board of directors
to build on the achievements of the past 20 years.”

Field’s appointment concludes a five-month search process completed by the Executive Search
Committee, led by board member, Dick Orth. “Charity is very passionate about the Foundation’s
mission. She has a natural empathy for people, which is an underpinning for effective leadership.” Orth
says. “As we look to the future, we are confident that Charity is the right person to lead the Foundation
and carry on the long legacy of providing the highest level of service and support to the Foundation and
its constituents.”

Field will assume the role of President/CEO on April 1, 2023.