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& THAT CONGRATULATIONS, ANN!
Grand Rapids Community Foundation is excited to announce the promotion of Ann Puckett to director of IT. Ann leads the development and execution of our IT strategic plan. She works closely with all staff to integrate technology to achieve Community Foundation goals. Ann also played a key role in quickly and effectively transitioning the Community Foundation to a work-from-home environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES TRANSITIONS
We extend our gratitude to Mike Rosloniec and Amy Ruis, recently retired members of our Board of Trustees. Mike served for eight years, including as board chair in 2018-2019. He will continue his volunteer service as a member of our Investment Review Committee. Amy was a board member for four years, and a member of the Fund for Community Good Committee. Thank you, Mike and Amy! The Community Foundation recently welcomed Ken Fawcett, M.D., and Brandy Lovelady Mitchell, Ed.D., to the Board of Trustees. Ken, a highly regarded leader in the area of community health, is vice president of Healthier Communities at Spectrum Health. Brandy, an educational leader who has worked locally, statewide and nationally, is the director of Kent Intermediate School District’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Brandy is also a member of our Fund for Community Good Committee.
CONGRATULATIONS, ERIKA!
Congratulations to Erika VanDyke, program officer, who was recently recognized by two business publications for her work. Erika was named a “Newsmaker of the Year” by Grand Rapids Business Journal and was a finalist in the MPWRD Business Magazine Influential Awards. We are grateful for Erika’s influence and vision for our community.
URBAN LEAGUE DRUM MAJOR FOR JUSTICE AWARD
The Community Foundation was honored to accept the Drum Major for Justice Award during the Urban League of West Michigan’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Corporate Breakfast. The recognition, which honors “an individual or group whose life’s work embodies the spirit of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” shows our partners’ dedication and our joint pursuit of justice. Thank you—to our partners and to the Urban League.
