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 & Community 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, Community, Inclusion & 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 oversees community engagement programming, specifically initiatives focused on education, health and wellness, and youth development. Starting as an assistant, Erica now oversees a diverse portfolio of local nonprofit partnerships, collaborating closely on strategy, implementation, and measuring the impact of various programs. She also manages ticket donation initiatives, organizes volunteer opportunities for Mets players, spouses, and staff, and helps coordinate the Amazin’ Mets Foundation’s annual fundraiser.
Joe Barone
Content & Visual Creator, Foundation & Community Engagement
Brooklyn, New York
Joe uses storytelling to connect with the community by crafting digital content and promotional plans that highlight the community work of Mets players. He collaborates with Player Relations to showcase the players off-the-field contributions and manages the partnership with America’s VetDogs.
Jillian McCarthy
Senior 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 plays a vital role in shaping young minds through the Foundation's STEM initiatives and Fun At Bat program. She also fosters community impact through service drives and creates meaningful experiences for Make-A-Wish recipients, military members, first responders, and families in need.
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
Ryan manages key fundraising initiatives that generates vital funds to support and uplift the Mets community. He also supports MetsGiving, a series of programs in November and December that focus on helping the community during the holiday season.
Justin Daniels
Coordinator, Foundation & Community Engagement
Flushing, Queens
Justin is responsible for overseeing and executing game day events, acting as the primary liaison between fans and the Foundation. He also helps maintain and track the memorabilia inventory and manage orders for Foundation and Community program items.
