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September 12, 2024

Deborah Stafford

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Deborah Stafford is the receptionist and administrative assistant, joining the Foundation in June 2024. In this role, Deborah will be the welcoming face and voice of the Community Foundation.

January 8, 2024

Kim Wolz

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Kim Wolz is the Human Resources Generalist at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. In this role, she is responsible for supporting the recruitment process, providing day-to-day HR guid…

May 12, 2023

Nicole Coudal

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As a member of the foundation's leadership team, Nicole is responsible for recruitment, onboarding, total rewards and employee development, as well as oversight of IT and facilities. She is a…

September 1, 2019

Barbie Gonzalez

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A longtime resident of Sarasota, Barbie Gonzalez joined the Community Foundation in July 2017 with over 25 years of experience in Business Administration and Customer Service. She currently se…

September 1, 2019

Shaun Rogers

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Shaun Rogers serves as Executive Assistant at the Community Foundation, responsible for supporting President and CEO Roxie Jerde and communicating with the Board of Directors. Prior to joining…

September 1, 2019

Betsy Pennewill, JD

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Betsy Pennewill, J.D., serves as General Counsel to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. She is responsible for managing the legal duties and responsibilities of the organization to pr…

September 1, 2019

Roxie Jerde

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Roxie Jerde has served as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County since March of 2011. Roxie works closely with Community Foundation donors, along with area nonprofits…