COLLEEN PROSSNER

COLLEEN PROSSNER has joined Nascentia Health as director of philanthropy. She supports development of the Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation, which is the organization’s charitable arm. The foundation provides direct support to needy patients and their families through donation of items that improve their health, safety, and self-sufficiency. Prossner will also manage the capital campaign for Nascentia Neighborhood, the organization’s redevelopment of the Beeches property in Rome. She works with community organizations, Nascentia patients, and donors to build the resources of Nascentia Health’s charitable endeavors. By cultivating relationships within the community, she strengthens the organization’s ability to serve the most vulnerable populations, raising funds to address their needs, and to better serve their quality of life. Prossner previously worked at Cazenovia College as the executive director of the Catherine Cummings Theatre and is active in the local music and performing-arts scene. She serves on the boards of directors for St. Joseph’s Health Auxiliary, CNYArts, and CazArts. Prossner is a graduate of Niagara University. Nascentia Health is one of Central New York’s largest home health-care agencies, offering in-home skilled nursing and therapies and home health aides.