Our Executives
Here are some of the executives that provide leadership to the organization.

RHONDA KLCH
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

LISA STRAHS-LORENC
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

STEPHEN KLCH
HEAD OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Our Advisory Board
Board of Directors/ Advisory Board:
Our Board is comprised of Long Island Elite business professionals that cover a wide scope of financial services, legal and accounting services , human services, economic development and other relevant areas.
The Board of Directors has voting rights and assist in making imminent decisions in regards to the direction and financial well being of the organization.
The Advisory Board is responsible for generating ideas, implementing programs and assist in function and flow of the organization. The Board of Directors and Advisory Board meet once a month to discuss current operations, programs, fundraisers, grants and community outreach opportunities. The meetings provide updates on all current programs related to the three areas of focus and address concerns, feedback as well as provide open forum for new ideas.
Our Speakers Bureau
EFF Speakers Bureau:
EFF has over 35 Long Island business professionals that volunteer their time to educate our audiences. The speakers are screened for level of experience, ability to engage with the audience, content and professionalism. Once a speaker has been approved, their resume, profile and required licenses are maintained by the corporate office.

Our Comittees
EFF Committees:
EFF has multiple committees which include education, fundraising, grant writing, event planning, community outreach and sponsorship. Committees are comprised of industry leaders, community members as well as students.
Volunteers & Internships
Volunteers / Internship:
EFF works with volunteers and inters starting as young as 3rd grade. Our volunteers assist with a variety of community project’s that are age and ability specific. Our volunteers and internship programs record the hours of participation and are documented and can be used as a basis to fulfill community service requirements.