About Us
Project Community began in 1985 as the Nurses Network of America, when a small group of nurses partnered with their community to provide healthcare knowledge – rather than healthcare directions. Today, our board, staff and volunteers come from across many communities, and we are expanding to serve even more people – in New York State and beyond.
Anne Frost
Founder and President
Anne DuVal Frost, Ph.D., R.N., Founder and President, has been a resident of Pelham for over 45 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia and an M.A. and a Ph.D. from NYU. Dr. Frost has held nursing positions in acute care as well as nursing education. She has a private practice in child/adolescent and adult psychotherapy.
Dr. Frost was selected for three terms as a “Distinguished Speaker” for Sigma Theta Tau, The International Honor Society for Nursing. She has published articles on political action, social marketing and community-based health promotion. Dr. Frost was an independent producer and moderator for “Healthstyles” for the New York State Nurses Association on WBAI FM radio.
Dr. Frost has received awards from the Advocates for Child Psychiatric Nursing, the Journal for Holistic Nursing for the Outstanding Manuscript Award and American Journal for Nursing Media Festival for a Project CHILDD video. Dr. Frost has held elective offices for the New York State Nurses Association. She also presents popular community programs on parenting strategies to help prevent eating disorders and childhood fears. Her community work also includes service on a number of boards. Dr. Frost was a 2002 recipient of the New York State Senate’s Women of Distinction Award and a 2011 recipient of the Mt. Vernon Boys & Girls Club’s Denzel Washington Youth Service Award. In 2017, Dr. Frost was awarded the Westchester Magazine Health Care Heroes Award. Dr. Frost also received The Pelham Civic Association’s Person of The Year award for 2019.
Stephanie Otero
Vice President
Stephanie is a New Rochelle and North Pelham native, and a long time Pelham resident with her husband for over 17 years. She is a mom to a PMHS 9th grader and a Hutchinson 5th grader. Both are involved in Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, & various sports and clubs. Community service and community building are important pillars of the Otero family. They volunteer as a family as often as possible for various Pelham & NYC nonprofits, but their favorite Saturday morning volunteer gig is with Grassroots Grocery in the Bronx, packing and delivering fresh produce for families with food insecurity.
Stephanie has always been a strong advocate for the special education community through her experiences with her sister and in her own parenting journey. When asked to join the Project Community board, she was very excited to bring her passion and experience to the Project CHILDD team. Currently, she serves as Pelham SEPTA (Special Education PTA) Secretary, Service Unit Manager of Pelham Girl Scouts, Senior Girl Scout Troop Leader, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council Delegate, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Council Philanthropy Committee member, a catechist at OLPH/St Catharine’s Parish and a Girl Scouts higher awards mentor. Stephanie is also a former Hutchinson elementary school PTA Co President, Pelham SEPTA Co President, Girl Scout recruitment chair, Junior League of Pelham’s Membership VP & Community Affairs VP, President of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority and President of the CW Post Inter Fraternity and Sorority Council.
She has a BA in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science from Long Island University, CW Post and is currently an employee of the Pelham Public Schools, and loves working with children.
During the rare quiet moments at home, Stephanie likes cuddling up with her 2 cats with a good book.
Kristen Whalen
Secretary
David Frost
Treasurer & Chief Investment Officer
David has been part of Project Community since its inception. He was originally a host brother for 3 different children through the respite program for Project CHILDD. Today, he helps oversee Project Community’s investments and fundraisers, and teaches yoga with his wife Carolyn for Project CHILDD.
David graduated with a degree in history from Princeton University and then spent 20 years on Wall Street. He was an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley and Portfolio Manager at New Mountain Capital. He is currently a Managing Director and head of Executive Coaching at fassforward Consulting Group, and, along with his wife Carolyn, is the founder/owner of Balance Yoga & Wellness.
David is the proud father of four, and the newest family addition – Coco the dog. He is also grateful to be part of such a wonderful organization that has had an impact on so many lives over its 35+ years, and looks forward to the next 35+ years!
Joe Nunziata
Writer & Creative Director
Joe currently serves as President and Creative Director of Nunziata Advertising. His career has included working at iconic advertising agencies such as Doyle Dane Bernbach, J. Walter Thompson and Young & Rubicam, plus blue-chip clients like IBM, Volkswagen,and Master Card. He has consistently delivered award-winning creative solutions across all media landscapes, from Super Bowl TV commercials to digital campaigns, reaching millions through both traditional and cutting-edge platforms.
Joe’s creative work has been recognized with a number of national and international honors, including the Clios, Effies, Andys, One Show, Art Director’s Club, Cebas, International Advertising Awards, Ad Age’s Best 100, Commercials, ARC Grand Award, and the Healthcare Ad Awards.
With a strong belief that the highest form of human engagement is volunteering, Joe’s commitment to excellence extends far beyond his professional endeavors, as he is deeply rooted in community service and social responsibility. He has channeled his creative expertise into supporting a wide array of charitable organizations, from Calvary Hospital and Carnegie Hall to the Wounded Warrior Project and Volunteers of America. His dedication to community service spans multiple volunteer roles, including writer, marketing & communications director, and board memberships for Project Community, Pelham Civic Association, Rotary Club of the Pelhams, to name a few. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including National Point of Light, Man of the Year, John Marshall Award, and a scholarship in his name at Pelham Memorial High School: The Joseph L. Nunziata Award for Creativity & Service.
Our Board Members
Project CHILDD
Dr. Robert Christie – Clinical Director (Pelham)
Joanne Rooney – Clinical Director (Bronx)
Lauren DiDomenico – Program Director, Pelham
Courtney Donahoe – Tutoring Program Director
Teen Programs
Tyson Stephens – Director of High School Programs
Joanna McCormick – Director of Middle School Programs
Francine Krulak – Project Support
The Color Run
Erica Wolf – Project Support
Alison Cheyne – Project Support
Leigh Donnelly – Project Support
Jennifer Caiola – Project Support
Kelli MacDonald – Project Support
Alexandra Reycraft – Project Support
Mary Smithmeyer – Project Support
Jennifer Jerabek – Project Support
Jocelyn Liao – Project Support
Amy Oneal – Project Support
Marketing & Outreach
Joanne Colon
Legal Advisor
Senior Advisors
PCI Administrator
Jana Keaveny