Staff Directory

	Norman J. Smith [bio] President nsmith@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	As CEO, I am responsible to the Board for execution of its policies consistent with our Mission, Values and Vision; general operations, quality program development, quality staffing and development, and external relations with partners, press and stakeholders. (I do not select investments.)
	Donna Wolford Executive Associate dwolford@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I support the Foundation's President and the Board of Directors, coordinate board and committee meetings, provide HR functions, and administer employee benefit programs.
	Shawn Romine Information Systems Manager sromine@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I coordinate all technology, including our network, computers, servers, website, communications and office equipment, and train staff on technology.
	Deborah Millsap Director of Finance dmillsap@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I maintain the integrity of the Foundation’s accounting systems, monitor investments and financial information, payroll, and prepare financial statements and tax returns. (I do not select investments.)
	Cindy Walker Accounting Assistant cwalker@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I support the Director of Finance with financial operations including accounts payable, cash management, investment documents, and payroll.

	Tom Gallagher [bio] Director tgallagher@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I provide overall leadership to the Ford Institute, focus on strategic planning and program growth, develop long-term community relations, and collaborations with external partners, and creation of community data sets and methods to evaluate program impacts.
	Joyce Akse [bio] Associate Director jakse@tfff.org (541) 957-2568	I am responsible for on-going operational oversight, design, evaluation and adjustments to Ford Institute programs; serve as the key contact and manager of the Ford Institute's assistance grants program, and engage in Foundation new program development.
	Yvette Rhodes Program Manager yrhodes@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I manage behind the scenes operations of Ford Institute classes, conferences, and external communications and resources like Community Vitality and the Institute’s section of the website. I serve as the key contact for information about Ford Institute programs and class projects. I also suppot the Institute's Associate Director in other program related matters.
	Alicia Flory Staff Assistant aflory@tfff.org (541) 957-5574	I support the Ford Institute Program Manager with daily operations and schedules. I process incoming Select Book orders Leadership Development applications and registrations for Effective Organizations and Community Collaborations. I also coordinate travel and meetings for the Ford Institute director and associate director.

Keavy Cook [bio]
Program Officer
kcook@tfff.org
(541) 957-5574

I am responsible for the development and review of proactive and responsive grants while supporting existing grantees; communication and presentation of grant recommendations to our Board of Directors, and evaluation of current grant guidelines and requirements.

Carol Dalu
Program Manager -
Grants & Visual Arts
cdalu@tfff.org
(541) 957-5574

I oversee all data processes for requests and grant applications, including proactive, responsive, and Requests for Proposals; track and approve the release of grant funds, collect and review evaluation data and close completed grants.

Connie Christensen
Grants Processing Coordinator
cchristensen@tfff.org
(541) 957-5574

I am responsible for preparation and tracking of online grant applications, and updating grantee contact information.

Sam Rennick [bio]
Director
srennick@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2515

I am responsible for the direction and leadership of the Foundation's scholarship programs and a member of the Foundation’s senior strategy team for programs.

Tricia Tate
Scholarship Program Manager
ttate@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2514

I coordinate all financial aid and scholarship database activities. In the absence of the director, I am responsible for operations of the Eugene office.

Barb Griesel [bio]
Counselor
bgriesel@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2512

My primary responsibility is to counsel and advise recipients in each of the scholarship programs and coordinate the annual selection process for new applicants.

Dee Row
Scholarship Awards Coordinator
drow@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2511

I am the principal liaison with college financial aid officers and recipients of scholarship awards, monitor grades and administer our scholarship renewal process.

Dianne Olson
Scholarship Events Coordinator
dolson@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2513

I coordinate award banquet events and summer conferences, scholarship interviews, and campus visits. I am also the primary liaison to the Ford Scholar Alumni Association and coordinate alumni volunteers for college fairs.

Ashley Stripling
Administrative Assistant for Eugene Office
astripling@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2518

I assist with program research, data reports and queries, tracking, student correspondence and mentor contact, Board reports, scheduling, and meeting support, as well as provide general administrative support to the scholarship staff.

Devon Dunkle
Staff Assistant for Eugene Office
ddunkle@tfff.org
(541) 485-6211 ext 2510

I am the Eugene office receptionist and provide administrative support to the scholarship staff.