Staff Matters
Hello! My name is Hope Schaefer (she/her) and I’m thrilled to be a part of the Nonprofit Leadership Initiative (NPLI) team as Program and Communications Manager! My official start date was May 1, but I’ve been part of the NPLI community for several years. I’m a graduate of the 2019-2020 Leadership Institute, I’ve attended many […]
Hello! My name is Micah Beck, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as a Community Engagement Coordinator. Before joining the Community Foundation, I received my Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas-Clinton School of Public Service. My graduate education focused on program planning and evaluation in the nonprofit/public sector, skills that align […]
Hi everyone! My name is Amy Yang, and I am the People and Culture Specialist at the Community Foundation. This newly created position fuses human resources with workplace culture and organizational development. I have learned so much since I started in my new role in December. I am excited to continue to grow professionally and […]
January is National Mentoring Month, and the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is celebrating the positive effect mentors have on community members and our community overall. Many mentors, including Julie Keller, executive director of the Women’s Fund, said they get back just as much as they put into a relationship with their mentee. […]
Hi! My name is Michelle Weber, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In my role, I oversee the finance, database operations, Human Resources and Information Technology functions of the Community Foundation. I’ve spent the past 18 years working in a public accounting firm’s national not-for-profit practice, including the […]
Hello! My name is Choua Schommer, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Donor Services and Finance Coordinator. I support the grant cycles by serving as a liaison for the donor services and finance teams and working with people through different processes and project planning. I am excited to work at the Community […]
Hello! My name is Madi Schneider, and I am the newest member of the Community Foundation’s Community Engagement Team! The Foundation’s commitment to helping area nonprofits succeed greatly aligns with my interests and passions which made me incredibly excited to come onboard! I am originally from Appleton, but more recently lived in Minnesota while my […]
Hello — my name is Kelly Hicks, and I recently joined the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region as a Donor Services Manager. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with donors to help them reach their charitable giving goals by connecting them with needs and nonprofits in our community and beyond. […]
Hello! My name is Julie Pahnke and I am Appleton Education Foundation’s new Grants and Scholarships Manager. This is a newly created role where I’ll manage and further develop the Appleton Education Foundation’s growing grant and scholarship programs. It is a pleasure to be working with the wonderful, talented and dedicated team members that make […]
Hello! My name is Stacie Hazlett-Rothe (she/her), and I’m thrilled to join the Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region team as the Communication and Outreach Specialist. In my role, I’ll be responsible for our external communication efforts, developing marketing materials, event planning and supporting my fellow team members in their roles. My passion for […]
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