About Us
We are a community-based nonprofit organization which was founded by nurses in 1985. Today, Project Community includes nurses and experienced leaders from multiple disciplines who are committed to addressing the experiences and gaps in knowledge that impact the safety and wellbeing of our youth.
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.
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
Janie Hayes – Clinical Director (Pelham)
Nithya Thomas – Clinical Director (Pelham)
Joanne Rooney – Clinical Director (Bronx)
Lauren DiDomenico – Program Director, Pelham
Kristin Whalen – Homework Club Director
Teen Programs
Tyson Stephens – High School Program Support
Joanna McCormick – Middle School Program Support
The Color Run
Kathryn Cohen – Project Lead
Erica Wolf – Project Support
Alison Cheyne – Project Support
Leigh Donnelly – Project Support
Jennifer Caiola – Project Support
Kelli MacDonald – Project Support
Alexandra Reycraft – Project Support
Jennifer Jerabek – Project Support
Jocelyn Liao – Project Support
The Kickoff Party
David Frost – Event Planner
Mary Smithmeyer – Event Planner
Marketing & Outreach
Legal Advisor
Senior Advisors
PCI Administrator
Jana Keaveny