Administration
Cindy Walker, Accounting Assistant
cwalker@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I support the Controller with financial operations including accounts payables, cash management, investment documents, and payroll.
Deborah Millsap, Controller
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.)
Donna Wolford, Executive Associate
dwolford@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I support our President and Board, provide HR functions, and administer employee benefit programs.
Karol Shelp, Receptionist
kshelp@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I am the Roseburg office receptionist, conference room coordinator, and travel coordinator for the Grants program officers.
Norm Smith, President
nsmith@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
As CEO, I am responsible to the Board for execution of its policies consistent with our Mission and Values, general operations, quality program development, quality staffing and development, and external relations with partners, press and stakeholders.
Shelly Kjos, Systems Integration Manager
skjos@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I coordinate all technology, including our network, computers, servers, website, communications and office equipment, train staff on technology, and integrate projects across the Foundation departments.
Ford Institute
Alicia Flory, Staff Assistant
aflory@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I support the Ford Institute program manager with daily operations and schedules, and coordinate travel and meetings for the Ford Institute director and associate director.
Joyce Akse, Associate Director of Ford Institute
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.
Tom Gallagher, Director of Ford Institute
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.
Yvette Rhodes, Ford institute Program Manager
yrhodes@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I manage delivery of Ford Institute classes and conferences, the Select Book program, and Community Vitality, manage information systems to track Ford Institute activities, and serve as the key contact for information about Ford Institute programs.
Grants
Erik Jacob, Program Officer – Grant Programs
ejacob@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I am responsible for the development and review of proactive and responsive grants while supporting existing grantees, communicate and present grant recommendations to our Board of Directors, and evaluate current grant guidelines and requirements.
Keavy Cook, Program Officer – Grant Programs
kcook@tfff.org (541) 957-5574
I am responsible for the development and review of proactive and responsive grants while supporting existing grantees, communicate and present grant recommendations to our Board of Directors, and evaluate current grant guidelines and requirements.
Carol Dalu, Grants Manager
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.
Scholarship Programs
Anne Leavitt, Director of Scholarship Programs
aleavitt@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 15 Eugene Office
(541) 957-2562 Roseburg Office
I am responsible for the direction and leadership of the Foundation's scholarship programs and a member of the senior strategy team for programs.
Ashley Stripling, Administrative Assistant for Eugene Office
astripling@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 10
I am the Eugene office receptionist and provide administrative support to the scholarship staff.
Barb Griesel, Counselor
bgriesel@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 12
My primary responsibility is to counsel and advise Scholars in each of the scholarship programs and coordinate the annual selection process for new recipients.
Dee Row, Scholarship Awards Coordinator
drow@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 11
I am the principal liaison with college financial aid officers and recipients for scholarship awards; monitor grades and administer our scholarship renewal process.
Dianne Olson, Scholarship Events Coordinator
dolson@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 13
I coordinate award banquet events and summer conferences, scholarship interviews, and campus visits and I’m the primary liaison to the Ford Scholar Alumni Association.
Tricia Tate, Scholarship Program Manager
ttate@tfff.org (541) 485-6211 ext 14
I coordinate all financial aid and scholarship database activities. In the absence of the director, I’m responsible for operations of the Eugene office.