LI Community Foundation Names Patricia Galteri Chair of Board of Advisors

Media Source: Newsday

Patricia Galteri, Chair of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C.’s Trusts and Estates law practice has been appointed Chair of the Long Island Community Foundation's Board of Advisors. The mission of the Long Island Community Foundation is to enhance the well-being of the people and communities of Long Island.

The Foundation does this by providing leadership in the identification of current and future community needs, and building a permanent endowment to address these needs. Through effective grant making and technical assistance, the LICF strengthens the capacity of Long Island’s not-for-profit sector to respond to community needs and by offering comprehensive services to donors, thereby supporting and enhancing their philanthropy.

Ms. Galteri is a graduate of Hofstra University and Hofstra University School of Law. Her professional affiliations include membership in the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association and the Suffolk County Bar Association. Ms. Galteri formerly chaired the Tax Committee of the Suffolk County Bar Association, as well as the Bi-County Committee of Attorneys and Accountants. Currently, she is a board member of the Nassau County Estate Planning Council and the North Shore-LIJ Health System’s Gift Planning Advisory Committee.