Administration

Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Foundation under the direction of the Board of Directors.

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Roxie Jerde

President and CEO

941-556-7112

Responsible for supporting the President and CEO and communications to the Board of Directors.

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Shaun Rogers

Executive Assistant

941-556-7146

Responsible for providing legal guidance to CFSC staff and maintaining relationships with Professional Advisors.

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Betsy Pennewill, JD

General Counsel

941-556-7152

Responsible for administrative support.

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Barbie Gonzalez

Coordinator, Administrative Services

941-556-7138

Responsible for planning, directing, and providing oversight of the functions needed to maximize the Community Foundation's capacity to serve.

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Lisa Carter, MS

Director, Organizational Capacity

941-556-7109

Manages activity across several core business functions,
including human resources, facilities, and administrative support.

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Michael Martin

Human Resource Generalist | Office Manager

941-556-7174

Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day technology needs and operations and managing IT-related projects and training.

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Michael Melendez

Information Technology & Facilities Specialist

941-556-7134

Responsible for developing the Foundation’s strategic position and leading the team responsible for executing marketing and communications.

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Mischa Kirby, APR

Vice President, Strategy and Communications

941-556-7103

Leads and develops the foundation's storytelling, public relations, and other communications.

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Rebecca Abrahamson

Senior Manager, Communications

941-556-7122

Responsible for the production and management of the Foundation's in-person and virtual events.

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Sarah Firstenberger

Manager, Events

941-556-7153

Responsible for being the welcoming face and voice for the Foundation, including administrative support.

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Lori Schaub

Receptionist

941-556-7116

Community Impact

Leads the team responsible for Community Impact strategy, including grants, scholarships, and nonprofit services.

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Kirsten Russell

Vice President, Community Impact

941-556-7158

Manages a portfolio of grants and initiatives in various sectors with a focus on health and human services.

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Angelica Hull

Director, Community Impact

941-556-7114

Manages a portfolio of grants and initiatives in various sectors with a focus on education and 2Gen.

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Jamie Kattrein

Director, Community Impact

941-556-7105

Responsible for managing the operations and delivery of the Foundation’s scholarships program.

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Kay Carrington

Manager, Scholarships

941-556-7173

Finance

Responsible for leading the Foundation’s financial reporting, risk management, budget, technology roadmap, and investment oversight.

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Erin Jones

Chief Financial Officer

941-556-7144

Oversees the day-to-day accounting functions, leads internal process improvements and is responsible for the annual audit and tax returns.

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Tracey McIntosh

Vice President, Finance

941-556-7160

Responsible for preparing multiple investment account reconciliations, quarterly and annual investment performance reporting, and preparing/analyzing monthly financial statements.

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Julie Avins

Director, Accounting

941-556-7136

Responsible for processing daily donations and drafting gift acknowledgement letters and monthly investment account reconciliations.

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Casey Grisanti

Staff Accountant

941-556-7128

Responsible for accounting services, including accounts payable processing, detailed general ledger work, reconciliations and reporting.

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Derek Oberly

Staff Accountant

941-556-7148

Responsible for processing grants, including performing due diligence.

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Kellie Gearon

Coordinator, Grant Administration

941-556-7162

Knowledge and Equity

Responsible for the Foundation’s online directory of local nonprofits (The Giving Partner) to promote nonprofit impact and transparency.

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Susan Geurin

Nonprofit Data Manager, Knowledge and Equity

941-556-7157

Responsible for planning and implementing nonprofit trainings, educational opportunities, and other services to help nonprofit organizations assess needs and build capacity.

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Aude-Eureka Mondé

Manager, Community Knowledge

941-556-7149

Responsible for developing systems and processes to enhance data collection and perform data analysis.

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Sumitra Sankarasubramanian

Data Analyst

941-556-7102

Philanthropy

Leads the team responsible for cultivating relationships with donors and prospects, as well as providing donor services.

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Jay Young

Vice President, Philanthropy

941-556-7178

Serves as the internal resource for donors and donor prospects.

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Heidi Kellman

Director, Philanthropy Administration

941-556-7126

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact investments in the community.

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Rina Alvarez

Philanthropic Advisor

941 556-7106

Responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact investments in the community.

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Laurie Scott

Philanthropic Advisor

941-556-7155

Responsible for administrative and analysis functions to support Philanthropy Administration.

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Michelle Gingrich

Data Coordinator, Philanthropy

941-556-7124

Responsible for providing administrative support to the Vice President of Philanthropy and members of the Philanthropy Team.

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Heather Strasser

Coordinator, Philanthropy

941-955-3000