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President/CEO
As President/CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, Teri A. Hansen manages the work of Florida’s largest community foundation as it provides leadership on emerging issues, forges partnerships and makes grants to improve quality of life in the communities it serves, and offers a philanthropic resource to donors of all means who want to have a lasting impact on their community. She joined the Foundation in 2002.
Previously, Ms. Hansen was vice president for gift planning and donor relations at The Cleveland Foundation, the country’s oldest and second largest community foundation. She also worked as vice president of external relations for Central Indiana Community Foundation, and she was the founding president of Legacy Fund of Hamilton County (Indiana).
Ms. Hansen volunteers her leadership nationally, regionally, and locally. She serves on the Public Policy Committee of the Council on Foundations, the Southeastern Council of Foundations’ Increasing Philanthropy Committee, and the advisory council to the Florida Secretary of Elder Affairs. She is a member of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Community Leadership Council, the board of advisors to USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Institute for Public Policy and Leadership, the CHIP Leadership Council, and the Sarasota County Arts Council board of directors. In the area of economic development, Ms. Hansen serves on the economic development task force of the City of Venice, the business and economic development advisory board of the City of North Port, and the business climate committee of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County. She is also a member of the Harvard Business School Club of Florida West Coast and the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club, and she is president of the Suncoast Chapter of the International Women’s Forum. In 2007, Ms. Hansen received the IWF’s “Women Who Make a Difference Award.”
A San Diego native, Ms. Hansen earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Diego State University. Upon graduating, she served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Air Force. Ms. Hansen also completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
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Chief of Staff/Corporate Secretary
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Wendy Deming was named the Foundation’s chief of staff in November 2002 and was appointed as corporate secretary in June 2003. She joined the Foundation in August 2000 as an accountant. As chief of staff, Wendy is the Foundation’s liaison to its Board of Directors, human resource manager, advisor on operational matters, and Board and Committee records manager. Wendy is a member of the American Society of Corporate Secretaries, the Society for Human Resource Management, and the class of 2007 of Leadership Sarasota. In 2004, she was named to Gulf Coast Business Review's "Top 40 under 40" for Sarasota and Manatee. She holds a master of business administration in human resources management from George Mason University and a bachelor of arts in accounting from Furman University. |
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Vice President for Donor Services
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Beth Harrison has served as Vice President for Donor Services since July 2002. Since she joined the Foundation in February 2000, Beth had held the position of Director of Responsive Grantmaking. Before she began her work at Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, Beth enjoyed a 14-year career in banking, holding various management positions in the Venice and Englewood communities. Prior to her banking career, she worked as a staff assistant to then U.S. Senator Lawton M. Chiles, Jr. Beth is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Southwest Florida Planned Giving Council, and she serves on the board of the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. |
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dave Mason joined the Foundation staff as Chief Financial Officer in May 2008. His responsibilities as CFO include oversight of the Foundation’s investment portfolio, coordination of its annual financial audit, and maintenance of its operational budget. Dave came to the Foundation after a nearly 30-year career with Fortune 100 company Motorola, where he served as a corporate vice president in the areas of finance, supply chain, and general management. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Illinois State University and pursued graduate studies at Roosevelt University, Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. Dave is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
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Vice President for Community Investment
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Mark Pritchett creates and implements the Foundation’s key strategies for strengthening the local nonprofit community and serving as a leader on emerging regional issues. His responsibilities include overseeing the Foundation’s grantmaking programs, developing community coalitions to address critical issues, and creating innovative ways to connect donors and philanthropic resources with community needs. Mark joined the Foundation in June 2008, after serving for 13 years as executive vice president of the Collins Center for Public Policy. He has also worked as vice president of Enterprise Florida and vice president of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Mark received his bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Kentucky, and he earned his Ph.D. in education from Florida State University.
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Gift Planning Officer
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Scott Anderson joined the staff as the Foundation’s first Gift Planning Officer in April 2007. He works exclusively with community philanthropists and their professional advisors to create customized, tax-advantaged planned gifts that benefit the causes and organizations they care about. Scott brings a broad knowledge of the region’s nonprofit community from his previous work as senior account executive for Herald-Tribune Media Group’s Custom Publications Department. He also worked for many years in various product and sales management positions for GTE. Scott volunteers his leadership for numerous community organizations and currently serves on the board of Sarasota Film Festival. |
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Jacqueline Aloi McNamara joined the Foundation as Controller in December of 2006. In this position, Jacqueline is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the Foundation’s accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, management of donor funds, tax document preparation, general ledger maintenance and payroll. Jacqueline came to the Foundation with more than 16 years of nonprofit experience with the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County, where she served as Controller and Vice President of Operations and Customer Service. Jacqueline holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from West Virginia University, and has also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from Southern California University. Jacqueline is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the National Association of Female Executives, and Empire State Who’s Who.
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Executive Assistant
Harriet Beckwith joined the Foundation in 2003. As Executive Assistant, her primary duties consist of providing administrative support to the President/CEO and handling executive affairs within the Foundation as a whole. Prior to joining the Foundation staff, Harriet held various administrative positions, notably with CNA Insurance and Bechtel Corporation in Maryland.
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Program Specialist
Mimi Evans joined the Foundation in 2000, following nearly a decade of service as executive assistant to the President/CEO and Board of Directors at Bon Secours-Venice Hospital. As Program Specialist at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Mimi’s work involves all aspects of grants, scholarships, and Foundation initiatives. A Venice resident since 1980, she previously held licenses and worked locally in both residential and commercial real estate, as well as the insurance industry. A native of Maryland, Mimi enjoyed a nine-year career at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., prior to her move to Florida.
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Program Officer
Kirstin Fulkerson joined Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice in October of 2002 and assumed her current role of Program Officer in July 2005. Kirstin is responsible for assisting nonprofit organizations with all aspects of the Foundation's grant process and working closely with grantee organizations and the Foundation's board to address community issues and develop grantmaking strategies and community initiatives. Prior to joining the Foundation, Kirstin worked in a customer service and training capacity in the restaurant business. She has a bachelor's degree in English and a Professional Writing Certificate from the University of Colorado and holds a Master's in Business Administration with graduate certificates in finance and management information systems from the University of South Florida. Kirstin is a member of the Community Alliance of Sarasota County, the Venice and Sarasota Young Professionals groups, and the Tourist Development Council Grants Panel.
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Development Specialist
Adelle Ishac began her career at the Foundation in 2006. In her role as Development Specialist, Adelle focuses on promoting a variety of positive interactions between the Foundation and the entire community. Adelle recently graduated from Rollins College, where she majored in international business and Spanish and served as president of the International Business Student Advisory Committee for two years. As part of her studies, she spent a semester abroad in Oviedo, Spain. After graduating, she accepted a position with Allegis Group Corporation, where she was promoted within three months to the position of financial and accounting sales representative. A North Port native and Venice High School graduate, Adelle was a Foundation scholarship recipient.
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Greg Luberecki joined the Foundation as Marketing/Communications Associate in March 2005 and assumed the position of Marketing/Communications Officer in July 2007. Greg works primarily in the areas of public relations and marketing; his responsibilities include writing press releases and developing and editing content for the Foundation’s print and electronic communications. Prior to joining the Foundation, Greg most recently worked as an editor for the American Council on Education in Washington, DC. He has also served as the e-news coordinator at American University and as Web content manager/copy editor for the Kiplinger Washington Editors. Greg received his bachelor’s degree in English from Lafayette College.
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Julie Miller became the Foundation's Office Manager in June of 2007. In this position, she plays a key role in coordinating all Foundation-wide meetings and events, serving as an organizer and point person for many of the responsibilities required to keep the Foundation running smoothly. Prior to joining the Foundation, Julie worked most recently as a marketing consultant for the Herald-Tribune Media Group. She was also an original team member of the Herald-Tribune's Custom Publications Department. Julie is a graduate of Florida State University, where she majored in English and religion, and tutored underprivileged children through the America Reads program. She currently volunteers her time to the Sarasota Film Festival and Girls, Inc.
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Donor Services Specialist
Sarah Senter joined the Foundation staff in July 2004 as Assistant to the Chief of Staff and assumed her current position as Donor Services Specialist in March 2007. As Donor Services Specialist, Sarah Senter works to facilitate the philanthropic process from its beginning and to fulfill donors’ philanthropic goals on a continuing basis. Before coming to the Foundation, Sarah worked for Take Care of Sarasota as human resources coordinator and held a variety of positions in the fields of administrative and technical support. Sarah graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, and she also holds an associate’s degree in psychology.
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Finance Specialist
Suzanne Tudor served as Donor Services Specialist since joining the Foundation staff in 2000, and in March 2007 she became the Foundation's Finance Specialist. Prior to joining the Foundation, Suzanne enjoyed an extensive career in Washington, D.C. She worked in the Executive Office of the President, first with the Office of Science and Technology Policy as confidential assistant to the Special Assistant to the President’s Science Advisor in the Reagan Administration, and later as confidential assistant to the Macro Member of the Council of Economic Advisors during the George H.W. Bush and Clinton administrations. After moving to Venice in 1995, Suzanne worked as membership director at Venice Golf and Country Club for four years before joining the staff at the Foundation. She is an active member of Sertoma.
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