Category: Staff Matters

Mito Kudaka says “Përshëndetje, Hola, Hello from the Fox Cities” By Mito Kudaka It is great to be back home! This is my second of three homes I have established. I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. A formal introduction would have me state my full name as Juan Carlos Kudaka Okuma. I got […]

 Hello! My name is Mya Berzsenyi, and I recently joined the Community Foundation as the Community Engagement Coordinator. I provide administrative support to our Community Engagement and Nonprofit Leadership Initiative teams. With my passion for supporting nonprofits and local organizations, I am excited to be part of the Community Foundation’s team! While I grew up […]

Hi! My name is Carissa Kranz and I am thrilled to have joined the staff of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region recently as a Donor Services Manager. I grew up in Darlington, a rural area of southwest Wisconsin, where — primarily through my parents’ example — I learned the importance of generosity, […]

Hello! I’m Annette Look and I’m the newest friendly face at the Community Foundation. My first day as Community Engagement Associate was Sept. 26 and since then I’ve been busy learning about databases, web portals and different types of charitable funds. In my opinion, there is nothing more rewarding than working for an organization whose […]

Family, friends, co-workers and people graced by knowing Marti Hemwall gathered July 26 at the Stone Arch at Riverview Gardens in Appleton to honor her double career as an educator and grant-maker and to mark her retirement from the Community Foundation this Tuesday. Marti joined the Foundation 10 years ago after serving as a professor […]

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 […]

Staff members from the Community Foundation went from grant-makers to front-line volunteers for part of the morning today, helping to sort and repackage donations from a retail chain to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. This particular task involved non-food items — household goods, personal care items and toys — to be distributed along with the food […]

Pa Ja Yang on top of the world! Nyob zoo! Hello. My name is Pa Ja. I am the Basic Needs Giving Partnership intern, so I will be working closely with Jenny Krikava and the community engagement team. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I consider myself a problem solver and an innovator. I am creative, adventurous, […]

For 25 years, Curt Detjen, President & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has led with a deep commitment to strengthen the place many of us call home. Under his leadership, the Community Foundation has grown into a nearly $700 million community resource that connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners with […]

In early February, the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region celebrated the 25th work anniversary of Curt Detjen, President and CEO. His leadership, spanning a quarter of a century, has shaped the Community Foundation’s growth through trust, dedication, and service with our many wonderful community partners. Leading the Community Foundation for over half of […]

By President & CEO Curt Detjen and 2015-16 Board Chair Al Zierler The year was 1986 when a forward-thinking group of community leaders came together to help Walter L. Rugland fulfill his dream of establishing a Community Foundation. Careful, thoughtful consideration was given to including “for the Fox Valley Region” in the name. The founders understood […]

Hi!  My name is Renee Resch, and I am so honored and excited to join the Community Foundation as the finance manager. In my role, I am responsible for ensuring all contributions are deposited into the correct investment accounts as well as moving cash out of those accounts when it is time to pay out […]