About FoundationL
FoundationL was established to make a difference in the lives of children through dance. Dance is an art form, but through dedication and discipline it molds children and young adults into leaders. Combining those philosophies with a passion for caring for others is where FoundationL focuses its efforts. The tradition of the foundation has included fundraising and support for many other charitable organizations including:
FoundationL Board
Ken Parmelee
President
Ken Parmelee serves as President of FoundationL with a long history of serving his community. Ken has served on the board of Upper Saddle River Education Foundation, is a deacon at the Old Stone Church and as a mentor in the P-Tech education program. In his professional career, he is an executive at IBM.
Patti Sullivan
Vice President
Ken Amano
Finance / Treasurer
Ken Amano is Treasurer of FoundationL. He also serves as Vice President of the Upper Saddle River (NJ) Board of Education; and financial advisor to several educational, healthcare, performing arts and family foundations. Professionally, Ken is a portfolio manager at Neuberger Berman LLC.
Janine Perez
Operations/Secretary
Tanya Lee
Director of Membership
Mary Gregerson
Director of Sponsorships
Kelley Larkin
Director of Charitable Giving
Kelley Larkin comes from the nationally proclaimed Larkin Dance Studio lead by her mother Shirley Larkin in Minnesota. Kelley began as a professional dancer and moved on to be a leading teacher/choreographer in the dance world. She began her illustrious career at RHPAC in 1986 where she created what is now known as the award winning “Larkin Dancers”. Kelley’s students have prospered in many areas of the entertainment industry which includes Broadway, Disney, TV, Film, commercials and nationally ranked college dance teams. She continues to provide our Studio L Dancers with many great opportunities in the entertainment industry.