Potsdam College Foundation Welcomes Klayton Schaefer '18 of New York City as Newest Trustee
Potsdam College Foundation Announces New Board Member, Klayton Schaefer '18 of New York City
Potsdam, NY (04/28/2025) — The Potsdam College Foundation Board of Trustees has named Klayton Schaefer '18 of New York City as its newest trustee.
He was one of three new trustees to be named to the board at its most recent meeting. The Foundation Board helps to foster giving in support of The State University of New York at Potsdam.
The new trustees include Dr. Mark L. Hayman '94 of Boston, Dr. Jude Kiah '91 & '93 of Fort Worth, Texas, and Klayton Schaefer '18 of New York City. Their service officially began at the board's April 25 meeting on campus at SUNY Potsdam.
Klayton Schaefer '18 is a communications professional currently working at Bloomberg Philanthropies, in a position he has held since September 2023. His prior experience includes a range of roles at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, where he had previously held the roles of executive operations manager, employee experience manager and people coordinator. Schaefer is a graduate of SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance, concentrating in the French horn. He went on to complete a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.
About the Potsdam College Foundation:
Established in 1968, the Potsdam College Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to stewarding the continued growth of private giving in support of SUNY Potsdam. Its mission is to secure and manage private financial support and other gifts that build a sustainable future for SUNY Potsdam. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu/giving/pcf.
About SUNY Potsdam:
Founded in 1816, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges -- and the oldest institution within SUNY. Now in its third century, SUNY Potsdam is distinguished by a legacy of pioneering programs and educational excellence. The College currently enrolls approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its challenging liberal arts and sciences core, distinction in teacher training and culture of creativity. To learn more, visit www.potsdam.edu.
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