FOCUS Greater Syracuse names three new board members

SYRACUSE — FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, bipartisan, citizen-driven organization — announced that it recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors: Reginald T. Braggs, Ryan R. Delao, and Emily Minnoe.

Braggs, Ph.D., is the director of Central New York partnerships at Onondaga Community College (OCC). His responsibilities include serving as liaison to various external entities, including, workforce-development organizations, community-based organizations, as well as government and business/industry leaders. Braggs is a graduate of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s Citizens Academy 2021 cohort.

Delao is an audit manager at Dannible and McKee, LLP, bringing a wealth of experience in providing comprehensive audit, review, compilation, and consulting services to a diverse array of clients. With a strong focus on the construction, architectural, engineering, and manufacturing industries, he excels in delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, FOCUS said. In addition to his industry expertise, Delao possesses significant experience in providing auditing services to a variety of employee-benefit plans and preparing financial statements for clients. Delao has been appointed treasurer of the FOCUS board.

Minnoe is the development specialist at Francis House, Inc. where she supports the organization’s fundraising initiatives through donor prospecting, data entry, social media-marketing, and event assistance. She is passionate about community and finds joy in bringing folks together to support one another, FOCUS said. Minnoe is a CenterState CEO Ambassador and volunteers her time as an Alzheimer’s Association Community representative and Syracuse Stage usher. She is a graduate of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s Winter 2024 cohort and later joined the Citizens Academy Committee. Minnoe is currently participating in Leadership Greater Syracuse’s CNY Political Leadership Institute.