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.

 

 

Bentley Frost Hardwick

Vice President

Collaborative, growth-oriented CEO with deep experience in the luxury sector. Develop individuals into productive teams through clarity of vision and direction, supported by long-term relationship building. Proven ability to grow and recalibrate based on marketplace dynamics. Most recently, after 25 years of zero profitability, hired to transform Christofle in the Americas — all while respecting the deep, rich heritage of a 190-year-old brand. Previously, grew a fledgling CK Home Division by aggressively launching new segments fundamentally changing the business across borders, channels and categories.

 

 

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

Camille Drago – Clinical Director (Pelham)

Joanne Rooney – Clinical Director (Bronx)

Gina Flynn – Project Lead + You & Me

Lauren DiDomenico – Project Support

Alyson Walmsley – Project Support

Teen Programs

Kristin Clinton – Clinical Director

Jen Jerabek – Project Support

Donna Fitzgerald – Project Support

Tyson Stephens – Senior Advisor

The Color Run

Erica Wolf – Project Lead

Alison Cheyne – Project Lead

Leigh Donnelly – Project Support

Jennifer Caiola – Project Support

Kelli MacDonald – Project Support

Alexandra Reycraft – Project Support

Mary Smithmeyer – Project Support

Lynne Adinolfi – Catena – Senior Advisor

Marie Grosso – Senior Advisor

Marketing

Joe Nunziata – Project Lead

Paula Cardona – Project Support

Legal Advisor

Brendan McCormick

PCI Administrator

Jana Keaveny