Staff

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

As Director of Executive Operations, CT is responsible for providing strategic project support for the President and CEO while coordinating actions, functions, and duties across CCF’s organizational departments and supporting organizations.

Serving as Special Assistant to the President & CEO, Chanel provides executive-level support to the Office of the President team. As principal manager of the CEO’s calendar, Chanel coordinates meetings, constructs presentations, sends follow-up correspondence and completes tasks supporting the CEO. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Chanel also serves as the primary Board contact for CCF.

As Sr. Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Melissa oversees the alignment of the Foundation's strategy across all departments, with direct oversight of the Development & Stewardship and Marketing & Communications departments.

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.

Based out of our Beaufort Office, Gloria works with donors, their families, and professional advisors in the Southern Lowcountry to help them realize their philanthropic goals and also focuses on donor stewardship.

Wanda is responsible for establishing an exceptional understanding of the organization’s technology. She supports the Development & Stewardship team's use of foundation information systems, processes all gifts contributed to CCF, and manages donor data.

Allan works with the Development & Stewardship team to deepen relationships with existing donors, community members, and fund-holders. He also works with new donors and professional advisors to help them work towards and achieve their philanthropic goals.

Victoria works to cultivate and deepen relationships with current donors, prospective donors and professional advisors. Through stewardship, service and education, she helps donors realize their philanthropic objectives and create a plan for achieving those objectives. Victoria is also the main contact for CCF’s Donor Portal.

Emily provides administrative support to the SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, as well as to the full Development and Stewardship department. Responsibilities include data entry, conducting research, preparing reports, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings.

Sarah executes strategic initiatives that illustrate CCF’s work and impact in the community, with a focus on the Southern Lowcountry region. She develops quality content and design work for CCF publications, marketing materials, and other communications.

As Vice President of Grantmaking & Community Leadership, Edie leads strategy and direction for grantmaking and leadership opportunities, shapes how grantmaking resources are deployed, created the civic engagement framework and provides leadership on strategic partnerships.

Based out of our Beaufort office, Veronica directs the grantmaking and leadership work for the Foundation in the Southern Lowcountry counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. Her grantmaking portfolio includes The Beaufort Fund’s family of programs, N.E.W. Fund, and Winthrop Family Fund.

Caroline works directly with students through scholarship programs, leads the Reverend Pinckney Scholars Program, and oversees the implementation of the Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program and all the foundation’s scholarships. She also manages a grantmaking portfolio that includes the Volvo Cars USA Grants Program and Griffith-Reyburn Lowcountry Artist of the Year.

Kaela leads the Northern Regional portfolio of programs in the Tri-County region that include Open Grants, Home Telecom Funds, Giving Back to Berkeley County Fund, Dorchester County Fund, and the REALTORS Housing Opportunities Fund. Her specialty-focused portfolio includes youth-focused programs such as the Blackbaud Fund and Webb-Croft Endowment.

Kristi provides primary administrative and technical support for all the Foundation’s online grantmaking and scholarship programs, as well as data entry and processing of grant requests for select Funds and other Fund-activities. She oversees the day-to-day legal and compliance processes for the Foundation’s overall grantmaking.

Based out of our Beaufort office, Christian supports grantmaking and capacity-building efforts in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper Counties, and fields inquiries and provides information for nonprofits within the region. She assists with research, the calendar of activities and community meetings, as well as online grantmaking programs.

Samuel manages a portfolio of programs that includes Bakker Family Fund, Disaster Relief & Recovery fund, Lowcountry Unity Fund, N.E.W Fund, Saul Alexander Foundation and Stanley B. Farbstein Endowment, as well as providing technical assistance, capacity building, and outcomes management to nonprofit organizations through the Facebook Grant for Sustaining Black Communities.

Jerome is the Student Success Manager for the Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program in the Tri-County region. He assists high school juniors and seniors by providing tailored support and resources throughout their college application process to ensure their success in navigating the college journey from pre to post-graduation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the Executive Assistant for Finance & Operations, Andria Rose provides administrative support and strategic planning to the VP of Finance & CFO and other leaders within the Finance & Operations Team.

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.

As the Human Resources Generalist, Sabrina administers the daily Human Resources functions for Coastal Community Foundation and its supporting organizations. Functions include, but are not limited to, hiring & retention, employee relations, benefits management, training & professional development, and HR administrative responsibilities.

As the Finance Specialist, 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.