Toni CorinealdiToni Corinealdi is the Neighborhood Allies Senior Program Manager of Empowerment and Outreach where she leads the Fund My Future PGH Children Savings Program for families in Allegheny County. Her energetic outreach approach towards children savings has grown the program to be where it is today, with over 4000 Allegheny County participants. Prior to joining Neighborhood Allies, Toni worked for Pittsburgh Public Schools and Propel Charter Schools. She began her journey with Fund My Future at Propel Schools as the Program Specialist, then Program Manager, ultimately leading to her role as the Program Director. In her role as the Program Director, Toni oversaw the county-wide expansion of Fund My Future, while continuing to manage Fund My Future at 13 Propel Charter Schools. In 2020, prior to the pandemic, the Pennsylvania State Treasury and Fund My Future partnered, making this unique savings opportunity available to families throughout Pennsylvania. After joining Neighborhood Allies Toni continued to grow Fund My Future PGH in Allegheny County through her community relationships. She is also working with Neighborhood Allies to develop ways to incorporate existing programs, giving Fund My Future PGH families access to a plethora of Neighborhood Allies resources. Toni's vision is that ALL children have a basic savings account by the start of school, giving children a jumpstart in life, building their confidence and preparing them to reach their life goals. She is a graduate of Point Park University with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership. She is a native Afro-Panamanian who migrated along with her mother to Brooklyn N.Y. She started her first savings account in second grade at P.S. 11. Toni is also the mother of two beautiful daughters and grandmother of two dedicated Fund My Future PGH participants. Toni is a proud recipient of the Clarion University Community Award. She was also a two time Strong Women Strong Girls Nominee. A Board Member of When She Thrives and a member of the Propel Afterschool Magic Advisory Board. In her spare time Toni enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, writing poetry, traveling and bargain shopping. |