Gloria Basem

Gloria Basem


Junior Board

Gloria is an HR executive and consultant who unlocks the potential of people and companies. She has experience scaling, transforming, and leading mergers/ carve outs of later-stage start-ups and mid-sized companies. She develops the structures, leaders and cultures that allow people and businesses to thrive.

Gloria is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BA in Organizational Studies & HR, and of Temple University, where she earned an MBA in Marketing.

Gloria is passionate about The Foundling’s mission to help at-risk families get the support they need to become independent.  She is proud of our focus on foster children and attends our Camp Felix program every year.  Previously, Gloria hosted a foster child.  She also serves on the Board of Family Ties of Westchester and Hope’s Door.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Fred Jones
Fred Jones

Fred Jones


Executive Committee
Volunteer/Mission Engagement
Junior Board

I joined The New York Foundling’s Junior Board in 2018 after meeting several members and attending their events. Having spent most of my professional career in child welfare, I now serve as the Permanency Coordinator and Immigration Liaison at The Foundling, as well as Co-Chair of the Junior Board’s Volunteer and Mission Engagement Committee. I received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Anthropology from Virginia Commonwealth University. Joining the Junior Board has given me a meaningful way to give back beyond my daily work and to further support the organization’s mission.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Reid Becker
Reid Becker

Reid Becker


Executive Committee
Volunteer/Mission Engagement
Junior Board

Reid Becker is a strategy-driven professional with experience in sales, business strategy, and financial analysis. He is known for building trusted relationships and navigating complex problems in fast-paced environments. He is committed to continuous learning and professional growth, and is motivated by leadership, accountability, and delivering long-term value for clients and teams. In his free time, he enjoys playing pickleball, cooking, and traveling. Reid received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh and is a CFA® charterholder.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Bryan Herlihy
Bryan Herlihy

Bryan Herlihy


Executive Committee
Volunteer/Mission Engagement
Junior Board

Bryan currently works in Debt Capital Markets and is passionate about helping those in need. He brings his professional experience in finance to support charitable initiatives, focusing on expanding access to resources and creating meaningful opportunities for underserved communities.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Jessica Doll
Jessica Doll

Jessica Doll


Executive Committee
Treasurer
Junior Board

Jessica Doll is Vice President of Investor Relations for White Oak Global Advisors, a private credit firm that provides a full suite of flexible lending products and services to small and middle market businesses.

Prior to joining White Oak, she supported client relations and business development activities in Investor Relations roles at Abbott Capital Management and GCM Grosvenor. She started her career in wealth management at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley.

Jessica has a Masters from the Industrial Labor Relations School at Cornell University and a B.S. in Sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Jessica resides in New York City and enjoys playing tennis, pickleball and traveling.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Aditi Kulkarni
Aditi Kulkarni

Aditi Kulkarni


Executive Committee
Events
Junior Board

Aditi Kulkarni previously worked in alternative investment fundraising at Goldman Sachs and TPG, where she focused on building relationships with Wealth Management Firms across Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate strategies. She recently left finance to launch her own business venture and is eager to bring her experience in finance and entrepreneurship to the NY Foundling Junior Board. Aditi earned her degree in Finance and Business Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh. She was first introduced to The Foundling during her time at Goldman and was especially drawn to its focus on children, a cause she cares deeply about. After spending time at Haven Academy and seeing firsthand the impact of The Foundling’s work, she was inspired to get more involved, particularly after learning how diverse and far-reaching the organization’s programs are.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Kellie Barnum
Kellie Barnum

Kellie Barnum


Executive Committee
Co-Chair
Junior Board

Kellie Barnum joined The New York Foundling in 2019 and has served as President and Co-Chair of the Junior Board for the past three years. She is deeply committed to expanding opportunity for foster youth and firmly believes in the power of individual action to change lives. In recognition of her dedication and impact, Kellie was honored with the Impact Award in 2022 for her unwavering support and commitment to The New York Foundling’s mission.

Kellie is currently an MBA student at UCLA Anderson and serves as the Student Body President. She also is a Brown Private Equity & Alternatives Fellow as well as a Net Impact Board Fellow where she is a board observer for Maternal Mental Health NOW, a Los Angeles–based nonprofit.

Before business school, Kellie worked in both public and private markets, most recently in New York as a Vice President at Focus Financial Partners. She earned her B.S. in Finance and Management, with a minor in Philosophy, from Boston College, where she captained the Division I women’s volleyball team for three years and earned All-ACC honors for both athletic and academic achievement.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Kellie remains actively involved with her alma maters, leading reunion committees for both Boston College and the Harvard-Westlake School.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Kaylee Travers
Kaylee Travers

Kaylee Travers


Executive Committee
Co-Chair
Junior Board

Kaylee is a Vice President in the Asset and Wealth Management Division at Goldman Sachs. Kaylee is currently Co-Chair of The New York Foundling’s Junior Board. Kaylee earned her B.S. from Mercy University in 2020, graduating Summa Cum Laude. At Mercy University, she was a member of the Business Honors Program and played Varsity field hockey.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


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Erin Lippman
Erin Lippman

Erin Lippmann


Executive Committee
Events
Junior Board

My career in New York began in the fashion industry and subsequently evolved into the hospitality industry. I have worked in hospitality at several top New York hotels for the last 10 years. My passion for travel, hoteling and engaging with people from all walks of life is why I enjoy the hospitality industry. I became a New York Foundling board member in 2022 with the firm belief that no child should be without the family support they need to realize their full potential and access to equal opportunities. As such, I’m very proud to be a board member of this amazing cause that helps families in need.

Junior Board


The Junior Board is a dynamic group of young professionals in their 40s and under dedicated to volunteering their time, talents, and energy to raise critical funds for The Foundling.


Featured Event
MAY 08
The Blue Party

An evening in support of The Foundling’s work with NYC children and teens in foster care, hosted by The New York Foundling Junior Board.

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