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4 new members appointed to YSU Foundation Board of Trustees

By Mahoning Matters staff and Jeremy Harper
Four new trustees have been appointed to the Youngstown State University Foundation’s Board of Trustees. They are, from left, Nancy Beeghly, a former educator and former columnist with The Vindicator; Martha Bushey, a partner with Manchester, Newman, and Bennett; Nikki Carter, the chief strategy officer of Samaritan Group Bon Secours Mercy Health; and Scott Schulick, the vice president/investments, AIF with Stifel, Nicolas & Co. (Contributed photos)
Four new trustees have been appointed to the Youngstown State University Foundation’s Board of Trustees. They are, from left, Nancy Beeghly, a former educator and former columnist with The Vindicator; Martha Bushey, a partner with Manchester, Newman, and Bennett; Nikki Carter, the chief strategy officer of Samaritan Group Bon Secours Mercy Health; and Scott Schulick, the vice president/investments, AIF with Stifel, Nicolas & Co. (Contributed photos)

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its board of trustees, with two-year terms that began Monday.

The new trustees are Nancy Beeghly, Martha Bushey, Nikki Carter and Scott Schulick.

"The YSU Foundation Board of Trustees is thrilled to welcome new members who will champion for YSU students and the foundation," Frank Hierro, board chairman, said in a news release. "Their addition strengthens our existing board, whose experience and passion for helping YSU and its students enhance the future and mission of the YSU Foundation."

Beeghly is a former educator and former columnist with The Vindicator. She is a community philanthropist, having served on various nonprofit and higher education boards and committees. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in education from the University of Mount Union and an honorary Doctor of Public Service from Westminster College. For more than 30 years, she has volunteered at the YSU English Festival and was a member of its advisory committee.

Bushey is a partner with Manchester, Newman, and Bennett. Her career path began as a nurse after she graduated from YSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She later earned her Juris Doctor degree at the Akron School of Law. She has served on the board of directors for Bon Secours Mercy Health, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and Boardman Civic Association. She is also a graduate of Leadership Mahoning Valley.

Carter is the chief strategy officer of the Samaritan Group Bon Secours Mercy Health. She has held various positions in the health care industry, including vice president of Cancer Care Services at the Cleveland Clinic and multiple positions with Mercy Health. She is a board member and program committee member for the American College of Healthcare Executives Northern Ohio Chapter, and is involved in civic organizations such as the YMCA and Inspiring Minds. She earned master's degrees in business administration and public health, both from West Virginia University.

Schulick earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from YSU and a master's degree in business with a concentration in finance. He is the vice president of Investments, Accredited Investment Fiduciary with Stifel, Nicolas & Co. Inc., where he works with individuals and other entities on investment planning and management. He is a former board member on both YSU and the foundation's boards. He volunteers as a member of the YSU We See Tomorrow Campaign Cabinet Committee and other charitable causes.

This story was originally published May 12, 2021 at 2:40 PM with the headline "4 new members appointed to YSU Foundation Board of Trustees."