Staff

Darrin has led Coastal Community Foundation since 2016. Along with the Board, Darrin sets and implements the strategic vision for the organization.

As Sr. Director of Executive Operations, CT is responsible for providing day-to-day strategic support and management, coordinating actions, functions, and duties across CCF’s organizational departments and supporting organizations.

As Executive Administrative Assistant to the Office of the President, Cindy is responsible for supporting the President & Chief Executive Officer and the Director of Executive Operations by providing departmental assistance, scheduling, and board support.

As Sr. Director of Development and Stewardship, Helen manages the day-to-day operations of CCF's Development and Stewardship department, which serves donors, professional advisors and strategic partners. Additionally, Helen leads our work with next-generation legacy planning and family philanthropy.

Sarah provides administrative support to the Senior Director of Development & Stewardship and other team members. Duties include data entry, conducting research, preparing reports and correspondence, and handling information requests.

As Director of Development and Major Gifts, Karen's role is to prospect and cultivate new donors, fundholders, and gifts contributing to the achievement of the Foundation's goals and objectives through new foundation grants, growing field of interest funds, existing funds, and soliciting unrestricted gifts to the Foundation.

With a focus on cultivating strong relationships, Victoria ensures the sustained growth and impact of the foundation by fostering a sense of connection and loyalty among donors. Victoria not only develops and implements effective stewardship strategies but also plays a key role in stewarding new gifts, ensuring that donors feel valued and appreciated for their contributions.

Tiara works to advance the growth, development, and reputation of CCF, and works to cultivate and deepen relationships with current and prospective donors, plus create new donors and field of interest funds. Through stewardship, service, and education she helps donors realize their philanthropic objectives and create a plan for achieving those objectives.

Based out of the Beaufort office, Dennis serves as the Southern Lowcountry’s Development Officer with responsibilities for stewarding a portfolio of current donors and identifying new philanthropic partners to establish endowed funds, scholarships, donor-advised funds to enhance CCF charitable giving. His goal is to help donors deploy the “highest and best use” of philanthropic assets. Dennis’ focus will be on the counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper.

Shawna supports the Development & Stewardship team with reports from the foundation information systems, processes all gifts contributed to CCF, and ensures clean and useful data. She’s also the frontline support for fundholders as it relates to the Donor Portal.

Dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships, Ruthie helps ensure the Foundation is the philanthropic partner of choice by advancing stewardship and donor engagement strategies. By managing CCF’s online donor portal and enhancing collaboration among staff, Ruthie plays a pivotal role in supporting the Foundation’s growth and reputation, ensuring donors feel valued and connected to the mission.

Todd oversees communications strategy across CCF's service areas, for both external and internal audiences. His role includes heading up strategic communications, marketing, advertising, and crisis communications.

Mayci executes strategic communications initiatives which highlight our work and impact across the region. She is responsible for creating video content, managing social media platforms, and writing articles for the website and newsletters. Mayci leads CCF’s media relations efforts and is the contact for all media inquiries.

As a member of the Marketing and Communications team, Anna creates engaging digital content and oversees communications across multiple platforms. She collaborates with the team to ensure brand consistency, manage social media, and execute email campaigns, helping CCF connect with stakeholders and enhance its visibility in the community.

As Vice President of Grantmaking & Community Leadership, Kerri is responsible for overseeing program and grant initiatives as well as community and stakeholder engagement to advance community-centered programs throughout the Foundation’s nine-county region.

As Executive Assistant to the Grantmaking & Community Leadership Team, Hailey manages the VP of Grantmaking & Community Leadership's calendar including setting agendas and preparing materials. Hailey also provides support to the Grantmaking & Community Leadership Committee and serves as the point of contact for coordinating activities and initiatives for the full GCL department.

Caroline designs and implements the Foundation’s scholarship and college preparatory programs, and manages a grantmaking portfolio that includes the Volvo Cars USA Grants Program and the Bakker Family Fund. She leads the Reverend Pinckney College Readiness and Scholars Programs and oversees the execution of the Allendale College Readiness and Scholars Programs.

Kristi provides administrative and technical support for the Foundation’s online grantmaking and scholarship programs, including the grants and scholarship portals. She is responsible for data entry and processing of grant requests for both donor-advised funds and a portfolio of designated and organization funds. She oversees the day-to-day legal and compliance processes for the Foundation’s grantmaking.

Samuel manages a portfolio of programs that includes Regional Scholarships, Open Grants, Lowcountry Unity Fund, N.E.W Fund, Healthy Harbors, and Saul Alexander Foundation. He also provides technical assistance, capacity building, and outcomes management to nonprofit organizations in the Tri-County.

Based out of our Beaufort office, Amy implements CCF’s grantmaking and community leadership efforts in the Southern Lowcountry counties of Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton. She manages a portfolio of programs that includes the Winthrop Family Fund, Beaufort/Southern Lowcountry Regional Fund, and Catalyst Grants Program.

Based out of our Beaufort office, Debbie provides administrative support to the Program Officers in the Southern Lowcountry area. She supports Grantmaking & Community Leadership efforts through scheduling meetings, department planning, data entry, and organizing site visits.

Tori provides administrative support to the Program Officers in the Tri-County area. She supports Grantmaking & Community Leadership efforts through scheduling meetings, department planning, data entry, and organizing site visits.

As College Success Officer, Tresha leads the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program. Her role includes building and maintaining relationships with scholarship recipients to assist in their academic success, personal growth, and professional development.

Monisha serves as the manager and coordinator of The Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program for Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. Her purpose is to provide high school juniors and seniors with the necessary support, resources, and skills to navigate their search, evaluation, and eventual selection of their college of choice. Monisha also manages the Lowcountry Scholarship for Nontraditional Students.

Lexi Burgess serves as the Student Success Manager of The Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program, for high school juniors and seniors in the Charleston area. Lexi supports and prepares students as they begin the college application process. Her position includes developing relationships with students, providing Charleston students with academic resources, and assisting with college research and selection. This program serves as a precursor to the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program.

Angel serves as the Scholarship & Program Manager of Allendale College Readiness & Scholars Program in Allendale County. She provides 11th and 12th graders with the resources and skills necessary to research and select a college of their choice while tracking the program's outcome and maintaining donor relations. Angel also provides support for the Reverend Pinckney Programs.

Nya is a part of the Grant Community Leadership team, where she manages a diverse portfolio of grants, including the Lowcountry Unity Fund, Volvo Cars USA Grants Program, Northern Lowcountry Regional Grants, and HOME Community Grants. She also oversees the Foundation’s scholarships.  

Nina is part of the Grantmaking & Community Leadership team, where she supports a number of grant programs, including the New Fund, Web Croft Fund, and Economic Mobility Fund. She assists by convening community volunteers, reviewing applications, and ensuring the grant cycle runs smoothly. Nina also supports the Tri-County Program Officers by visiting program sites and assisting with learning strategies and evaluation tools for the grantmaking team.

As Chief Financial Officer, Jane is responsible for financial management, investments, controls, and long-range financial strategy for CCF and its supporting organizations. Jane also oversees human resources and information technology programs.

Shari supports the Senior Vice President & CFO and other senior members of the Finance Team with administrative and operational assistance, such as calendar management, project leadership, and coordination of the Investment, Finance & Audit, and Place-Based Impact Investing Committees.

As Director of Finance & Controller, Chris has the primary accounting responsibility for Coastal Community Foundation, including for the annual audit, tax, and monthly financial reporting processes.

Tess oversees CCF’s Place-Based Impact Investing (PBII) program and leads the Foundation’s investment goals from a community impact perspective. She also serves as a strategic advisor regarding investments, treasury & liquidity, and oversees funds management activities.

Joe supports the Foundation’s financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis efforts to provide financial insights which inform strategic decision-making, enhance sustainability, as well as growth initiatives. Additionally, he imparts guidance for internal policies and processes.

As the Finance and Treasury Officer, Shanta performs key finance tasks, monitors the financial aspects of individual funds, and performs select accounting responsibilities.

As the Payroll and accounting specialist, Aaliyah handles payroll processing as well as staff accounting duties such as reconciliation, audit prep, financial reporting, and other financial duties.

David develops policies and practices that enhance CCF’s positive workplace culture, whether that is through managing day-to-day operations or through his human resources management.

Kristie provides daily administrative duties to support the Talent & Operations Team, as well as providing executive-level support to the VP of Talent and Operations, including serving as the key point of contact for the team, maintaining oversight and timeline of all projects and working with VP to post new positions, schedule interviews, help with onboarding and review/track document compliance with all new and existing staff members.

LaQuista acts as the point person for key finance responsibilities for Coastal Community Foundation and affiliate organizations. She manages accounts payable, processes bank deposits, and performs select accounting and compliance responsibilities. She also maintains the Charleston office building and manages other operational items.

Wanda is responsible for managing and enhancing the Foundation’s use of Foundant database software – CommunitySuite (CSuite), Grants Lifecycle Manager (GLM), and Scholarship Lifecycle Manager (SLM), ensuring efficient and secure database operations.

Carol serves as the first point of contact for visitors and stakeholders to the Foundation headquarters. She assists in office operations while providing general administrative support to the VP of Talent & Operations, Procurement & Operations Officer, and the Talent & Operations Associate.