Community Service

John P. Sirianni '05

2024 Parsons Community Service Award Recipient

John P. Sirianni, a 2005 graduate of SUNY Corning Community College, has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. since 2002. His journey with the Community Foundation began at SUNY CCC through a valuable connection made by his accounting professor, David Quattrone. John's academic pursuits continued beyond CCC, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Elmira College in 2009.

As CFO, John oversees the financial health and strategic growth of the Community Foundation. He has led several critical capital improvement projects, starting with the acquisition and renovation of their building in 2011. Under John's leadership, the Community Foundation has improved the building's roof, sidewalks, and parking lot, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. He also serves as the in-house IT coordinator, implementing necessary hardware and software solutions to keep the organization running efficiently in a digital world.

John’s commitment to his community extends beyond his professional responsibilities. He dedicates his time to several local organizations, serving as board treasurer for The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes, Corning Classic Charities (the organization behind the Wineglass Marathon), and the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce. His civic involvement includes serving on the City of Corning Zoning Board of Appeals and as an election inspector for Steuben County, helping ensure the integrity of local elections.