Our staff is our greatest asset. Made up of a broad and diverse group of individuals, we each bring our own talents, skill sets, knowledge and viewpoints to the table to help improve quality of life in the greater Atlanta region. We are always accessible to you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us directly with questions, ideas or concerns.
Office of the President
Alicia Philipp, President
Contact Alicia Philipp(404) 588-3189
Alicia Philipp is president of The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., one of the largest and fastest growing philanthropic service organizations in the country.
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Juanita Sheppard, Executive Assistant to the President
Contact Juanita Sheppard(404) 588-3195
Juanita Sheppard is responsible for providing full administrative support to the president, as well as supporting assignments associated with the Board of Directors.
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Philanthropic Services
Robert Smulian, Vice President of Philanthropic Services
Contact Robert Smulian(404) 588-3191
Rob Smulian oversees the development of the Philanthropic Services Department including a focus on donor services, professional advisor outreach and planned giving programs.
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Erin Drury, Philanthropic Advisor
Contact Erin Drury(404) 588-3188
Erin Drury works with a portfolio of donor-advised funds helping individuals and families develop through personal philanthropy.
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Olen Earl, Director of Gift Planning
Contact Olen Earl(404) 588-3183
Olen Earl is responsible for the development and implementation of The Community Foundation’s comprehensive gift planning program.
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Angela Hunter, Philanthropic Services Associate
Contact Angela Hunter(404) 588-3212
Angela Hunter is responsible for processing weekly grants and managing endowment funds.
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Audrey Jacobs, Director of The Center for Family Philanthropy
Contact Audrey Jacobs(404) 588-3194
Audrey Jacobs oversees all aspects of The Center for Family Philanthropy and its role providing family-centered grantmaking, educational and estate planning services to donors and their families.
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Barrett Coker Krise, Philanthropic Advisor
Contact Barrett Coker Krise(404) 588-3186
Barrett Coker Krise works with individuals and families to reach their philanthropic giving goals.
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Wanda Wallace, Gifts Processing Coordinator
Contact Wanda Wallace(404) 588-3192
Wanda Wallace serves as the liaison between the Philanthropic Services Department and Finance Department with respect to financial issues
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Community Partnerships
Lesley Grady, Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships
Contact Lesley Grady(404) 588-3185
Lesley Grady oversees the Community Partnerships department including grantmaking and scholarships as well as multiple community initiatives and helps connects this work with donors interested in critical community needs.
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Kimberly Austin, Program Associate
Contact Kimberly Austin(404) 526-1103
Kimberly Austin is responsible for both project coordination and administrative support to multiple community initiatives managed by the Foundation’s Community Partnerships department.
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Sherrie Clark, Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Community Partnerships
Contact Sherrie Clark(404) 588-3181
Sherrie Clark is responsible for the day to day office operations and oversight of the Community Partnerships department.
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Lisa Cremin, Director, Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund
Contact Lisa Cremin(404) 588-3200
Lisa Cremin oversees a comprehensive program that serves arts organizations by providing financial grants, consulting awards and loans to small and mid-sized organizations.
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Natasha Battle-Edwards, Grants Administrator
Contact Natasha Battle-Edwards(404) 588-3211
Natasha Battle-Edwards is responsible for grants management and administration for the unrestricted and initiative grantmaking programs as well as overseeing the fund management for community initiatives and grantee relations for the Foundation.
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Lauren Hayes, Program Associate
Contact Lauren Hayes(404) 526-1110
Lauren Hayes is a Program Associate for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. In this position, Lauren is responsible for both project coordination and administrative support for various community initiatives managed by the Foundation.
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Tyronda Minter, Director of Regional Impact
Contact Tyronda Minter(404) 588-3209
Tyronda Minter serves as Director of Regional Impact for The Community Foundation where she oversees assigned short-term community initiatives helping to increase philanthropy in the Foundation’s 23-county service area.
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Kristina Morris, Program Associate
Contact Kristina Morris(404) 588-3213
Kristina works on multiple grantmaking projects and initiatives, including the Common Good Funds program, the Marshall Memorial Fellowship and the Managing for Excellence Award. Kristina also manages the Foundation’s Scholarships program.
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Kathy Palumbo, Director of Community Partnerships
Contact Kathy Palumbo(404) 588-3187
Kathy Palumbo is responsible for the management and oversight of the Foundation’s Common Good Funds, scholarships and other grantmaking programs.
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Josh Phillipson, Program Associate
Contact Josh Phillipson(404) 588-3216
Josh Phillipson manages the Arts Fund’s Toolbox program and administers the financial grant program, in addition to managing communications for the Arts Fund program.
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Lita Ugarte Pardi, Senior Program Officer
Contact Lita Ugarte Pardi(404) 526-1131
Lita Ugarte Pardi reviews and evaluates grant applications for the Common Good Funds, the Foundation’s broadest discretionary grantmaking program, and manages the Foundation’s work around Nonprofit Effectiveness.
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Tene Traylor, Program Officer
Contact Tene Traylor(404) 588-3201
TenéTraylor's primary role is working with the Common Good Funds and managing The Neighborhood Fund.
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Christie Brown, Vice President of Finance & OperationsChristie Brown is responsible for planning and managing the back-room financial and operational side of the organization to ensure that all departments at The Community Foundation function in an efficient, effective and financially-responsible manner.
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Antoinette Dowdy, Controller
Contact Antoinette Dowdy(404) 588-3204
Antoinette Dowdy is responsible for managing and directing the monthly condition of the general ledger as a whole, as well as managing the process of distributing the assets of The Foundation to grantees.
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Contact Junior Francis(404) 588-3206
Junior Francis is responsible for keeping accurate and timely records for The Foundation Investment Pool accounts.
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Walt Morrissette, Grants/Accounts Payable Accountant and Office Coordinator
Contact Walt Morrissette(404) 588-3196
Walt Morrissette is responsible for processing the applications for and mailing almost 5,000 grant checks per year while coordinating relationships with vendors that support the internal operations of The Community Foundation staff and its Community Partnerships.
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Megan Swett, Director of Information Management
Contact Megan Swett(404) 588-3203
Megan Swett is responsible for the strategic oversight of The Community Foundation’s information systems, as well as management of the Foundation’s information resources.
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Ike Talabi, Assistant Controller
Contact Ike Talabi(404) 588-3205
Ike Talabi is responsible for keeping accurate and timely financial record of non-unitized investment accounts, the foundation checking accounts and the yearly 1099 tax return forms including compliance and transmittal.
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Vilma Weekes, Front Office Administrator/Receptionist
Contact Vilma Weekes(404) 688-5525
Vilma Weekes' historical perspective, knowledge and relationships with the Foundation and the region’s philanthropic community engender incredible goodwill and social capital on behalf of the Foundation.
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Marketing & Communications
Lauren Norton Welsh, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Contact Lauren Norton Welsh(404) 588-3182
Lauren Norton Welsh is responsible for developing and managing all aspects of marketing for the organization to continue building upon relationships with donors, nonprofit organizations, community leaders, professional advisors and the broader community throughout the 23-county region
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Contact Tieler Giles(404) 588-3207
Tieler Giles is responsible for the management and coordination of print and online marketing materials, events and media activities.
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Regional Outreach