Welcome to the Team!
Please join us in welcoming Tom, Madison, and Nafeesa to our Board!
Tom Bliss
Tom joins the Board as the new Treasurer. Tom and his family moved to Saratoga in the summer of 2023 to be closer to family and enjoy all that the area has to offer. They’ve been so happy to settle into the community and start to put down roots.
With over 20 years of experience in finance, Tom is currently the Vice President of Finance at TelevisaUnivision, overseeing financial operations for its streaming business. Prior to that, he held various financial leadership roles at CNBC and GE. Outside of work, Tom enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities and sports. His two young sons are active in the community, and the whole family looks forward to many new Adirondack adventures together.
Tom’s introduction to the farm was the kids’ summer running program, which then expanded to shopping at the Farm Stand as well as taking morning strolls along the grounds. “Having a farm in the city is a real treat for the residents of Saratoga. I’m very excited to work with the amazing team at Pitney Meadows to continue preserving and advancing the cause of the organization.”
Madison Goldfischer
Madison has a storied background in healthcare, and is known for developing consumer-centered, best-in-class experiences and products for Fortune 50 healthcare companies. He is currently Associate Vice President of Product and Patient Experiences for CenterWell, a Humana subsidiary - focused on designing care delivery experiences that support older adults across Primary Care, Home Health and Pharmacy services. Previous to that, he held numerous positions at Elevance Health, ending as Head of Product for Elevance’s AI team.
Madison has a background in public health and nutrition, including an M.S. in Applied Nutrition from Sage. He is passionate about Pitney’s ability to impact the community’s ability to feed and care for the most vulnerable.
Madison has been a resident of Saratoga for well over a decade, and is originally a Rochester NY native. He has two boys who love playing at Pitney, riding their bikes or just digging in the dirt.
Nafeesa Koslik
Nafeesa Koslik joins the board of Pitney Meadows with years of leadership experience in the non-profit human services industry. Currently the Development Manager for High Peaks Hospice and previously the Director of Workforce Development and Culture at AIM, and over 25 years leadership experience in the hospitality industry with Hilton Worldwide.
Beyond her professional achievements, Nafeesa has a rich history of community involvement. She is a graduate of the Leadership Saratoga Class of 2014, served as treasurer for both the New York State Hospitality Tourism Association and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, and has been a mentor for Saratoga Sponsor-a-Scholar.
An adjunct professor at Bryant & Stratton College, Nafeesa is also an Advisory Board Member for SUNY Delhi and a volunteer with Lifeworks Community Action. She earned her Executive MBA from UAlbany.
We also welcome Graciela to our staff as our new Administrative Coordinator!
Graciela
Graciela is excited to be joining the Pitney Meadows team as the new administrative coordinator! Originally from Maryland, Graciela grew up on a horse farm outside of Baltimore before moving to Saratoga Springs in 2015 for college. Before joining Pitney Meadows, Graciela worked for the Saratoga Farmers’ Market as both onsite manager and administrative coordinator organizing educational programs, food sovereignty efforts, and general market operations.
Graciela enjoys staying active and creative by spending time in the Adirondacks, hiking, painting, and playing piano. She looks forward to being a part of the Pitney Meadow team and making a positive difference in the community!