Francis House

PEGGY COHOLAN NORTHRUP has joined Francis House — a 16-bed, private-care home for those facing terminal illness — as director of development. She most recently served as director of operations at Hendricks Chapel of Syracuse University. She brings extensive experience leading outreach and engagement efforts in support of development and communication priorities. As director of development, Northrup will lead fundraising, planned giving, communications, and events for Francis House and will serve as the liaison to its auxiliary. She has served as a board member and volunteer for a variety of local nonprofits. Northrup’s connection to Francis House began in 2005 when her father was a resident and led to her role as a volunteer with her children. Northrup is from Baldwinsville and holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from St. Bonaventure University.

ANGELA CAMERON has joined Francis House as residential menu coordinator. She most recently was an internal underwriter at Midstate Mutual Insurance Company. Cameron started as a volunteer at Francis House to fulfill her love of cooking and service. She moved to Syracuse from her hometown of Rome, where she volunteered at various nursing homes from the age of 13. Cooking for family, friends, and co-workers has always been a big part of her life. Cameron will oversee and prepare the residential menus, manage in-kind donations of goods and supplies, and work with the caregivers, residents, and volunteers to ensure that all dietary needs are met. Cameron holds an associate degree in business administration from Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC).