Where Purpose Meets Possibility: Meet Gulf Coast’s Philanthropy Team
At Gulf Coast, philanthropy is both deeply personal and thoughtfully guided. Our work is rooted in partnership—bringing together compassion, vision, and purpose to build a stronger future, starting today. Behind every gift is an intention to create lasting change, and we take great care to ensure each act of giving aligns with our donors’ goals and the evolving needs of our community.
Meet the Philanthropy team and learn more about their expertise:
Joe Carter, CAP®
Vice President of Philanthropy
Joe partners with donors and advisors to design strategies that maximize impact and reflect each individual’s values.
Sasha Pyatte, CFRE
Director of Philanthropic Partnerships
Sasha works with donors and community leaders to create philanthropic solutions that spark transformation, today and for generations to come.
Elizabeth Welch, J.D.
Director of Professional Advisor Relationships
Elizabeth partners with professional advisors to ensure every gift is structured to reflect donors’ intent while creating lasting community impact.
Lauren Bennett Hersh
Philanthropic Advisor
Lauren helps donors align their giving with their values, ensuring today’s generosity creates opportunities for tomorrow.
Emily Joslin
Philanthropic Advisor
Emily connects donors with initiatives that meet urgent needs and create meaningful, lasting change across our region.
Priscilla Boward
Philanthropic Services Associate
Priscilla makes sure every detail is handled with accuracy and attention, so your giving journey is seamless from start to finish.
Kristin Taylor
Philanthropic Administrator
Kristin ensures that scholarships and charitable opportunities are managed with care, turning donor generosity into lasting impact for our community.
From supporting individual organizations to opening doors through scholarships, every charitable decision deserves insight and care. Our Philanthropy team walks alongside you and your family at every step of your giving journey, helping transform meaningful intent into measurable impact.
One team. Many strengths. All focused on your impact.
Learn more at www.gulfcoastcf.org/your-philanthropy-team
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