The Central New York Community Foundation recently welcomed Michael Jennings as a new member of its Black Equity & Excellence Fund advisory council to serve a three-year term. The advisory council reviews grant proposals, makes funding recommendations, and identifies gaps and opportunities to advance a more equitable and economically inclusive Central New York. Council members represent a cross-section of industries, lived experiences and perspectives.
Launched in 2020, the Black Equity & Excellence Fund supports community-based projects that center, uplift and serve Black communities in Central New York by addressing economic and social disparities caused by historic marginalization. The fund is dedicated to fostering self-sufficiency, economic development, and community empowerment.
Jennings currently serves as wealth consultant at Brackens Financial Solutions Network, LLC.
A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Jennings has worked in the financial industry since 2019. He is a 2016 graduate of Syracuse University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and forensic science. Driven by a desire to help others gain greater control over their financial futures, Jennings transitioned into financial planning and has worked alongside Vicki Brackens since 2021.
Jennings shares his financial expertise as the “Friendly Neighborhood Adviser” on Inspiration for the Nation with George Kilpatrick, airing Sundays at 9 a.m. on iHeart Power 620 and YouTube.
