Francesca DiPaola served for 10 years as Head of Fundraising Development and Community Outreach at Homes for Veterans. In 2020, after her father’s passing, she was nominated as Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Under her leadership, the organization has raised over 4.5 million dollars. Francesca served as the Philanthropy Chair of the New York Young Republican Club and currently on the board of the Columbus Citizen Foundation’s Young Adults Auxiliary.

Francesca has effectively collaborated with other nonprofits, including Catholic Charities, Blue Lives Matter and Boy Scouts of America. As an advocate for veterans, Francesca speaks out on the challenges they encounter, particularly in navigating federal assistance programs. A Cum Laude graduate from Marymount Manhattan College, Francesca initially found success in the performing arts, gaining recognition for her series regular role on Lifetime TV’s The Sisterhood and her popular web series, FreekThink.