March 30, 2022
Heather Strasser
Heather has 20 years’ experience working in philanthropy for nonprofits and Higher Education. Before moving to Sarasota, she spent 12 years at the University of Arizona where she served…
March 24, 2022
Rina Alvarez
Rina Alvarez, CAP® is Director of Donor & Advisor Engagement. In this role, Rina is responsible for engaging donors and financial advisors to advance philanthropy across communities an…
November 3, 2021
Laurie Scott
Laurie Scott is a Philanthropic Advisor at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. She works with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic goals through social impact in…
June 29, 2020
Michelle Gingrich
Michelle Gingrich is a Data Specialists at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. As a member of the Philanthropy Team, Michelle coordinates administrative and analytical processes to su…
September 18, 2019
Heidi Kellman
Originally from Westchester County, New York, Heidi Kellman relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, where she worked in the telecommunications industry while pursuing a BS degree in Business Managem…
September 6, 2019
Jay Young
Jay Young is Vice President of Philanthropy at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. As a member of senior staff, Jay oversees all facets of the philanthropy team, working with prospect…
September 2, 2019
Autumn Steiner
Autumn Steiner joined the Foundation in December 2024 as a Philanthropic Advisor. In this role, she is responsible for working with individual donors to help them achieve their philanthropic g…