Who We Are

In May 2014, Christine Kondra (Doherty) along with her sister, Erin Kreszl (Doherty) founded The Bee Foundation inspired by their cousin, Jennifer Sedney, who died December 25, 2013 at the age of 27 from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Christine, a previous biopharmaceutical director, successful entrepreneur and private chef, and Erin, an institutional investment consultant and University of Michigan Ross School of Business graduate, are dedicated to creating a vibrant and dynamic organization that will achieve its vision by focusing on their mission and leveraging their network and previous experiences.

Our Board of Directors

Michael G. Kane, Board Member, President/Gannett East Group, President & Publisher, Democrat and Chronicle Media, Rochester, New York

Christine Kondra (Doherty), Co-Founder, Entrepreneur & previous biopharmaceutical director

Erin Kreszl (Doherty), Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer

Steve McIlwain, Board Member, Health Care Consultant for Vynamic

Alison Sedney, Board Member and mother of Jennifer A. Sedney

Eileen Smith, Board Member, Health Care Consultant for Vynamic

Mark Stevens, Board Member, Vice President for HartfordFunds

Our Team

Christine Kondra (Doherty) Executive Director

Erin Kreszl (Doherty) Chief Financial Officer

Marla Brown Chief Administrative Officer

Kelly-Ayn McKay Honey Bash Coordinator

Eileen Smith Chief Operating Officer

Courtney Stern Chief Marketing Officer

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