Our Board

President: Jamilah Damiani
Vice President: Don Radke
Secretary: Zoë Merod
Treasurer: Mitch Maniccia

Jamilah Damiani is a seasoned real estate professional with over 15 years of experience in home sales and renovation across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A proud resident of Southside Syracuse, Jamilah brings both expertise and passion to the housing market, specializing in the preservation and revitalization of older and historic homes.

She is the founder of the Syracuse Reno-ssance Networking Group, a collective aimed at connecting homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and creatives committed to breathing new life into Syracuse’s architectural legacy. Jamilah holds a BA from Rowan University and has a long-standing commitment to community, having served on political committees and arts nonprofit boards in New Jersey.

Dedicated to making a positive impact in her community, Jamilah is excited to help shape the future of the Syracuse housing industry—educating and inspiring others on how to buy, restore, and renovate homes while honoring their original character and craftsmanship.

Don Radke has spent 30 years on the City of Syracuse Landmark Preservation Board. He just recently retired from the Board. Don has had a lifelong passion for history, architecture, and preservation. He is a licensed Real Estate Broker/ Realtor and is the owner of Fm Realty Group. Don also has been a past president of the GR Barnes Foundation as well as Focus Greater Syracuse. Don serves as the PACNY Vice President.

Mitch Maniccia is an experienced museum professional with more than twenty years of multifaceted museum service. He possesses a strong working knowledge of historic preservation, grant writing, and project management. He has administered nearly $4 million of stewardship initiatives and authored successful fundraising efforts to supplement these costs. He is the Director of Operations at the Seward House Museum in Auburn, NY and directs the maintenance and operation of the Museum’s buildings, grounds, and utilities. Maniccia is also an alumnus of the Center for Creative Leadership and has served several times on the American Association of Museum’s National Program Committee. Maniccia was born and raised in Oswego, NY, which is where he gained a robust passion for history. He now lives in Auburn, NY with his wife Nicole and two children.

Zoë Merod

Sarah Tietje-Mietz is an artist, writer, and preservation enthusiast with a deep love for historic architecture and craft. She holds degrees in Studio Art, Historic Preservation, and Arts Journalism, with her writing featured in various publications and her artwork exhibited widely. Sarah co-hosts the podcast “Bad Architecture” and lives in Syracuse’s Strathmore neighborhood with her husband and dog.
Nell Ziegler is the co-chair of the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark and Board President of the Smithfield Community Association. She also serves on the boards of Madison County Tourism, Town of Smithfield and Tromptown Historical Society – an active love of all things Madison County! Nell holds degrees in Architecture/Historic Preservation and American History. All other spare moments are spent with son & extended family renovating properties in their hometown of Peterboro.

James Keib

Rachel Bachmann

Rachel Callaghan

Lisa A Hart

Kanischa Miller

Stacy L. Finney

Bart Feinberg

Rachael Schaefer

PACNY Advisory Board

Kate Auwaerter

Doug Reicher