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Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida Board Member Receives Honorary Doctorate

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Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida (CNTF) would like to congratulate board member, Bernice Skirboll, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from her alma mater, the State University of New York, Brockport.

Skirboll, a 1972 SUNY Brockport alumna, received this distinction at the May 18, 2019 undergraduate commencement ceremony. Skirboll is the founder and former executive director/president of Compeer, Inc., an international non-profit organization that seeks to help people overcome the effects of mental illness through the power of friendship. Compeer has become a national model in dealing with mental health issues, having been replicated throughout New York State, the United States, and around the globe.

Bernice (Bunny) and Mort Skirboll are part-time residents of Rochester, NY and Longboat Key, FL. Through her role as a seasoned Director, Skirboll plays an integral part in growing the CNTF brand, consistently offering valued guidance and support.

Posted by Kelly Sheridan at 07/10/2019 07:39:10 PM 

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