Alexandra M. Cohen
President
Washington Heights, New York
Alex is the President of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, which she created in 2020 after she and her husband Steve purchased the New York Mets. She is the inspiration behind the Foundation’s giving and is committed to inspiring philanthropy and community service. Alex was born in Harlem, New York and grew up in Washington Heights. She is also the President of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation. In 2024, Manhattan College awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Alex in acknowledgement of her distinguished philanthropic contributions to New York and beyond through the foundations she leads.
Jeanne Melino
Senior Vice President
Bronx, New York
Jeanne leads the Foundation team in its mission to inspire giving and leads all operations and grant-making decisions. She is on the board of the Amazin’ Mets Foundation and the New York Mets. Jeanne is admitted to practice law in New York State and the U.S District Court, Southern District of New York. She is also Chief Inclusion & Engagement Officer at Point72 and the Executive Director of the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation.
Jane Son
Head, Foundation & Community Engagement
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Jane supervises incoming and outgoing charitable donations and serves as a liaison to external non-profit, civic and youth organizations, plans and manages the Foundation & Community outreach programs reflecting the interests and passions of the Mets, and expands AMF's work to reflect our diverse community.
Donovan Mitchell
Senior Director, Diversity Equity & Inclusion and Player Relations
Elmsford, New York
Donovan focuses on all non-media related player initiatives and championing all efforts to cultivate a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment across our organization and in the community.
Erica Wells
Community Program Manager, Foundation & Community Engagement
Randolph, New Jersey
Erica focuses on the development of community programs, including youth initiatives such as Ya Gotta Read!, partnerships with NYC public schools, pediatric cancer programs and the Kids Holiday Shopping Spree. She manages Mets Service Drives, ticket donation programs, and senior citizen community initiatives.
Joe Barone
Content & Visual Creator, Foundation & Community Engagement
Brooklyn, New York
Joe manages all of the Foundation's social media and digital content creation, as well as Mets Community Engagement communication to external stakeholders including monthly newsletters and email blasts. Additionally, Joe spearheads content creation for all MetsVetDog platforms.
Jillian McCarthy
Program Officer, Foundation & Community Engagement
Hamilton Sq., New Jersey
Jillian identifies organizations throughout NYC currently working in the following areas: Baseball & Athletics, Community & Neighbors, Health & Wellness, and Youth & Education. She works closely with each organization to find ways the Foundation can support the vital work they are doing for our community.
Natalie Zagorski
Community Program Specialist, Foundation & Community Engagement
New Providence, New Jersey
Natalie serves as the primary contact for fans' Amazin' experiences via community outreach. In that role, she manages the Mets scoreboard message program, and assists with planning DE&I initiatives, special events, and educational programming including Ya Gotta Read! and Math Hits.
Tom Cardona
Program Officer, Foundation & Community Engagement
Bronx, New York
Tom facilitates player initiatives and ensures seamless communication between the Mets Front Office and Clubhouse. In this role, Tom orchestrates on/off-field appearances, community events, and DE&I initiatives. Tom also empowers youth through Junior Mets' baseball and softball programs.
Ryan Sutton
Program Officer, Foundation & Community Engagement
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey
