Councils and Boards

The Advancement Foundation's Board Members

Patrick Patterson
Elaine Milko
Tim Greenway
Annette Patterson
Dr. Robert Keeley
Ray-Eric Correia
Judy Wood

Not Pictured
Becky Freemal
Ann Hanes

The Advancement Foundation's Legacy Council

The Legacy Council is a group of experienced professionals who volunteer their time to help advance the efforts of our community's vital nonprofits as well as those that they serve. The Council's mission is to provide expertise that will enable our community to develop and thrive. The Council leads efforts to help individuals and nonprofit organizations by creating comprehensive strategic plans for growth personally or in the areas that sustain nonprofit organizations such as fundraising, marketing, community collaboration, and program development. If you are interested in learning more about the Legacy Council, contact Annette Patterson, President at 540-345-1292.

Maria-Veronica Banks - Fund Development
Eric Beasley - Operations Management
Ray-Eric Correia - Education
Todd Creasy - Accounting
Carrie Dickey - Graphic Design, Marketing
Andy Dziuba - Fund Development and Recruitment
Dean East - Counselor
Amanda Ellinger - Grant Writer
Kate Ellman - Nonprofit Leadership
Shanna Flowers - Media and Volunteer Management
Katherine Foreman - Public Television and Fundraising
Becky Freemal - Public Relations and Media
Dawn Galbraith - Program Enrollment
Megan Gasink - Counselor
Kathy Gentry - Fund Development
Tim Greenway - Business
Ann Hanes - Board and Campaign Leadership
Barbara Harrell - Volunteer Management
Christina Hatch - Fundraising
Eric Hill - Recruitment and Program Development
June House - Nonprofit Leadership Development
Nia Indelicato - Grant Writing and Nonprofit Leadership
Pamela Irvine - Nonprofit Leadership
Samantha Lukasiewicz - VISTA Leader
Linda Mahoney - Fund Development
Terry Mazeika - Communications
Amy Milberger - Development, Marketing
Brian Miller - Campaigns, Marketing
Tres Mullis - Advancement Director
Joy Parrish - Nonprofit Leadership
Annette Patterson - Strategic Planning
Patrick Patterson - Education Specialist
Sandra Pratt - Media Communiciations
Tim Price O'Brien - Resources Specialist
Jenine Rabin - Advancement Director
Pam Rickard - Writing, Fundraising
Anne Rooney - Counselor
Matt Samsa - Technology, Licensing
Brittany Sandidge - Grant Writer, Database Management
Anna Spell-Miller - Grants, Research
Debra Stump - Development Director
Glenn Sturm - Program Development & Volunteer Recruitment
Yvette Sumner - Resources Specialist & Volunteer Recruitment
Pete Trakas - Advancement Director
Dan Vance - Vinton Voice, Editor-in-Chief
Tameka Washington - Recruitment and Funding
Andrew Whittaker - Database Management
Mark Whittaker - Consultant
Larry Weston - Weston Consulting
Judy Wood - Annual Fund, Strategic Planning

The Advisory Council

PURPOSE and RESPONSIBLITIES: The Advisory Council serves as a governing board of the LEAP Program. The purpose of this board is to provide direction on all levels of programming and activities to impact long term change for those living in poverty. Members will serve as catalyst for community empowerment. Members must meet a minimum of once a month to review and comment on the development and implementation of the LEAP Program. Self governance will provide for a stronger, more directed program that will also serve to build leadership skills of its members. Members will tap into community assets, strengths and resources. Members must encourage community involvement at all economic levels and serve to support all endeavors of the LEAP Program.

I know I've only known all of you for a short time, but I have a deep warmth inside that I've not felt in many, many years. I didn't know that once again I would feel needed or loved as I do now. You have all pushed your light through the darkness and pain that has been my life. You've helped find the lost soul that is me. You give love without asking for anything in return. How do you say the right thanks for such a free and selfless gift. Once again I feel the spirit of Christmas once again as I did as a child. In my heart of hearts, I know it's because of the kindness and acceptance you have shown me. I am truly blessed. - Scott