Linda Passaretti Named to TRF Post

Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Linda J. Passaretti has been named Director of Development for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. The TRF, based in Saratoga Springs, is in its 30th year of providing safe homes and re-training for former Thoroughbred racehorses. A graduate of Albany Law School, Passaretti comes to TRF from the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, where she served as Director of Development and Planned Giving. Previously, Passaretti was Vice-President for Administration and Development for the Preservation League of New York State. Prior to 2010, she served as Albany Medical Center’s Director of Leadership Giving. Passaretti gained her wealth of fundraising experience at Emma Willard School in Troy, NY, which boasts such notable alumni as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Passaretti will bring her experience to identify new donors, develop TRF’s corporate and sponsorship donor base, manage events and interface with local fundraising committees and other TRF fundraising personnel. “We are excited to have someone with Linda’s knowledge, experience and proven track record in development,” said TRF Director of External Affairs, Diana Pikulski. “Add to that her love of animals and immediate understanding of our mission and it is a match made in heaven. She is a wonderful addition to our team.”