Board of Directors, IRS Form 990-EZ Officers & Founding Leadership
Deborah L. Fleck (Debbie Fleck)
Current Role: President of Down Syndrome Association of Niagara & Treasurer (2025 Form 990-EZ Principal Officer; served as Vice President 2016–2022).
Responsibilities: Directs Chapter’s Coffee Cafe and Snack Bar at the Lewiston Public Library, coordinates the annual Down River Run 5K at Fort Niagara State Park, and leads the 25th+ Annual Buffalo Niagara Buddy Walk.
Direct Contact: Tel (716) 246-2144 · info@dsaniagara.org
Christine Vescio-Sirianni
Current Role: Co-Founder, Vice President & Co-Treasurer (served as President & Treasurer 2011–2022; listed as IRS Business Master File in-care-of officer CHRISTINE SIRIANNI).
Responsibilities: Co-founded DSAN in 1996–1997, authored the 2009 Hospital Family Brochure, spearheaded the 2006 Lewiston Library collection in memory of Mrs. Angela R. Sirianni, and co-directs Chapter’s Cafe.
Direct Contact: Tel (716) 246-2144 · christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org · info@dsaniagara.org
Bobbie Trunzo-Meredith
Current Role: Secretary (listed on IRS Form 990-EZ filings as Bobbie Meredith and on earlier community rosters as Bobbie Trunzo-Meredith).
Responsibilities: Maintains corporate minutes, membership records, family outreach communications, and Peach Festival Buddy Walk registration tables for over a decade.
Complete Roster of Current & Historical Officers and Board Members
| Officer / Director Name | IRS Form 990-EZ & Board Titles | Service Era | Compensation & Verification Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deborah L. Fleck (Debbie Fleck) | President & Treasurer (2023–2025); Vice President (2016–2022) | 2016 – Present | $0 / Volunteer · 2020–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ & Official Website |
| Christine Sirianni (Christine Vescio-Sirianni) christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org |
Co-Founder, Vice President & Co-Treasurer (2023–2025); President & Treasurer (2011–2022) | 1997 – Present | $0 / Volunteer · IRS BMF In-Care-Of Contact (% CHRISTINE SIRIANNI) & 2011–2025 Form 990-EZ |
| Bobbie Trunzo-Meredith (Bobbie Meredith) | Secretary | 2011 – Present | $0 / Volunteer · 2011–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ & Official Website |
| Anne Farley-Kaphingst (Anne Kaphingst) | Honorary Vice President, Treasurer & Books in Care Of / Signing Officer | 2011 – 2024 | $0 / Volunteer · Signed 2021–2023 Form 990-EZ Returns (250 S 7th St., Lewiston) |
| Rich Meredith III | Social Events Chair (2016–2019); Member At Large (2011–2015) | 2011 – 2019 | $0 / Volunteer · 2011–2019 Official Community Rosters |
| Dr. Sindoor Desai | Board Member / Member At Large | 2020 – 2022 | $0 / Volunteer · IRS Form 990-EZ Part IV Officer & Director Listing |
| Wendy Graczyk | Member At Large & Paulie G. Graczyk Foundation Partner | 2006 – 2015 | $0 / Volunteer · 2012 AboutUs.html & 2006 Library Dedication |
| Mary Lou Trunzo | Member At Large | 2011 – 2015 | $0 / Volunteer · 2012 AboutUs.html Official Board Roster |
- 2024–2025 IRS Form 990-EZ & BMF Address: FAMILY AND FRIENDS DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA INC, c/o Christine Sirianni, P.O. Box 159, Lewiston, NY 14092-0159
- 2021–2023 IRS Form 990-EZ Street Address: 250 S 7th Street, Lewiston, NY 14092
- IRS Filing & Official Organization Telephone: (716) 246-2144
- Official Organization Emails: christine.sirianni@dsaniagara.org · info@dsaniagara.org
As documented on our IRS Form 990-EZ filings and Schedule O disclosures, independent tax preparation and accounting review services have been provided by:
Steven H. Brown, CPA · Brown & Company LLP
4992 Sweet Home Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Telephone: (716) 298-8000
Proud Member Since 2023: Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce (NRRCC) in Lewiston, NY.
United Way Partner: Chapter’s Cafe is partially funded by The United Way of Greater Niagara as a 2025 funded agency.