Meet the Foundation Team
Tara Buonocore-Rut
Tara Buonocore-Rut is President and CEO of CenterLight Health System, a leading provider of long-term healthcare services to diverse populations across the New York metropolitan area. CenterLight’s flagship program, Teamcare, is one of the oldest non-profit Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the United States and is New York's largest PACE plan. Tara also oversees the Friends of CenterLight Foundation, helping to drive its mission of improving the lives of CenterLight participants by helping them to maintain their health, well-being and autonomy in environments that honor their individual needs, values and preferences.
Shelly Colley
With over 20 years of nonprofit experience, Shelly serves as the Director of Development for Friends of CenterLight. Shelly specializes in supporting the Foundation’s mission by increasing fundraising, implementing enriching programs, working with board directors and staff, and raising awareness, interest and engagement among key communities and stakeholders. Shelly is responsible for the fundraising and donor outreach for our annual gala