Staff & Trustees Advocating Community Development

Our Staff

Our staff’s local experience and expertise are matched by professional excellence, commitment to donor engagement, and—above all—dedication to making the community a better place for everyone.

Alicia Fernandez Dicks

President/CEO

Collaborates with staff, trustees, and partners to create opportunity and innovative solutions to community challenges.

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Elyssa Arnone-Earl

Development and Fundholder Engagement Strategist

Administers Community Foundation’s comprehensive donor relations, stewardship, and fund development strategies that advance relationships with new and existing donors, fundholders, and nonprofit agency partners.

Allison Campbell

Fund Administration Coordinator

Supports the cultivation and expansion of the Community Foundation’s portfolio of philanthropic partners.

Erika Eastman

Chief Financial Officer

Manages the organization’s financial and investment strategies and operations.

Kayla Ellis

Business Communications Manager

Guides the Community Foundation’s efforts to build public engagement.

Nick Grimmer

Director of Giving Strategies

Guides the cultivation and expansion of the Community Foundation’s portfolio of philanthropic partners.

Jessica Amber Hernandez

Community Project Strategist

Directs the development, coordination and implementation of the Cornhill Revitalization Project.

Bailey Hryb

Development and Communications Coordinator

Provides comprehensive support for the development and communications departments.

Teresa Hudson

Finance and Accounting Coordinator

Provides comprehensive finance and accounting support.

John Husnay

Director of Business Operations

Manages the operational strategies and needs of the organization, including human resources and facilities management.

Jacquie Klotzbach

Director of Business Systems and Strategy

Manages the administrative strategies and needs of the organization, including public relations and process improvement.

Olivia Paul

Director of Community Engagement

Advances and incorporates our equity commitment in collaborating with staff and nonprofit partners.

Kristen Smith

Fund and Systems Strategist

Facilitates the integration of data and tasks between systems and departments to ensure proper administration of Community Foundation funds.

Tiffany Thomason

Public Relations Coordinator

Supports the Community Foundation’s efforts to build public engagement.

De'Quan Watson

Community Project Strategist

Directs the development, coordination and implementation of the Cornhill Revitalization Project.

Shannon Wheelock

Finance and Accounting Manager

Provides comprehensive finance and administrative support.

Joseph Wicks

Community Investment Strategic Manager

Coordinates community investment initiatives and engagement with community partners.

Our Trustees

Our trustees are well-respected leaders and community residents. Their dedication, passion, and commitment are critical to the Community Foundation’s mission and to realizing its vision, “a vibrant region with opportunity for all.”