Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health, has appointed Ernest Dumenigo as accounting and grants coordinator. In his role, Dumenigo will administer and oversee financial and grantmaking systems and processes to advance the $100 million foundation’s philanthropic mission to inspire and fund solutions for better health through community collaboration.
Dumenigo brings sixteen years of accounting and organizational experience from his prior positions as a financial analyst at Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and a technical aide at Palm Beach County Water Utilities. He also brings a commitment to nonprofit service as a volunteer with the Drowning Prevention Coalition, the Youth Firesetters Program, and Lady Gators Softball.
“Ernest has an exceptional background in finance and public service that is a perfect match for optimizing our operations and our relationships with grantee partners as we deliver on our new strategic plan, which centers humanizing health in Palm Beach County,” said Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation. “His volunteer experience is an asset as we focus our grantmaking and strategic initiatives on honoring the human experience and prioritize listening to the voices of our neighbors.”
Dumenigo, a Palm Springs resident, holds a Master of Science in Applied Kinesiology and Physiology from the University of Florida, and bachelor’s degrees in Exercise Science and Health Promotion and Business Administration in Finance from Florida Atlantic University. He also holds an Associate in Arts degree from Palm Beach State College.
