Laura Sewell, Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
Overall responsibility for creating, planning, implementing and integrating the strategic direction of the Foundation and programmatic decisions of the Board of Directors. Manages the resources and directs operations of the Foundation and serves as the main point of communication with the Board and Management Team.
Jacie Lemon, Operations Support Manager
Responsible for event contracts and vendors, coordination of award programs, maintenance, query, and creation of reports from donor and wealth screening databases.
Amanda Lucas, Office Administrator
Ensures smooth running of the office and helps to improve company procedures and day-to-day operations.
Renee B. LeBoeuf, Chief Grants Administration Officer
Administers the Foundation’s grantmaking operations through
all stages both before and after the awards process; manages and monitors all
grants authorized by Board of Directors and ensures consistent grant
processing; continuous process improvement and examination of the impact of our
processes on grantees and grant seekers.
Faith Southerland, Grants Coordinator
Under the direction of the Chief Grants Administration Officer, provides program administration assistance and clerical support to the Grantees, Grants Committee, and Grantee Audit and Training Committee.
Joe Berghausen, Chief Development Officer
Leads and oversees all development strategies and activities, collaborating with the Board of Directors, CEO/ED, development team, and Development Committee.
Uyen Dinh, Development Coordinator
Provides coordination and clerical assistance with donor database, event software, and development activities.
Franziska Wagner, Chief Financial Officer
Manages the financial activities of the organization including tracking cash flow and financial planning, general accounting, managing finance staff, as well as analyzing financial strengths and weaknesses, and proposing corrective actions.
Tina M. Ferrera, IOLTA Manager/senior accounting specialist
Serves as the primary staff responsible for maintaining the IOLTA Program, including efficiently managing and tracking revenue and remittance records, assuring bank compliance with comparability and other State laws, and managing bank and legal community participation in the program.
Jack Harvey, Accounting specialist
Performs the accounting and clerical duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of receipts and accounts payable transactions.
Dennette Young, Chief Communications Officer
Dennette is responsible for managing all LBF communications plan activities, LBF branding, and a team of communication, marketing, and design professionals on internal and external messaging.
Dee Jones, Marketing Manager
Dee promotes the work of the LBF by disseminating messaging and material on LBF activities and initiatives through various mediums.
Melissa Daigle, Design and Content Manager
Responsible for producing, creating, designing, and implementing content to achieve LBF communications and marketing goals, including this website.