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.

As Vice President of Development & Stewardship, Melissa oversees donor development, donor stewardship, new fund creation and complex gift planning. She also creates engagement events for donors and professional advisers.

Sheff connects donors to the Foundation through the Community Partnership Program. He also works with our corporate partners to help them achieve their charitable goals through the Community Partnership Program, corporate-advised funds, and our full menu of philanthropic funds that allow individuals, families and businesses to partner with CCF.

With a focus on stewardship, Helen works with donors and their families to help them with philanthropic goals and leaving lasting legacies through endowments, as well as with next-generation legacy planning. Helen also supports the Bridge Philanthropists, CCF’s next generation of leaders.

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.

Sydney works to ensure donors feel informed about the impact their gifts are making through focused and personalized stewardship efforts. Sydney also assists donors with utilizing CCF’s online donor portal.

Abigail leads strategic communications and media relations for Coastal Community Foundation. She develops and implements the organizations’ communication strategy, oversees branding and messaging, and coordinates media coverage.

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.

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.

Cassandra is the Student Success Manager for the Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program in the Southern Lowcountry region. She works with high school juniors and seniors, providing tailored support and resources throughout their college application process to ensure their success leading up to, during and after college.

Sabrina is the Student Success Manager for the Reverend Pinckney College Readiness Program in the Tri-County region. She works with high school juniors and seniors, providing tailored support and resources throughout their college application process to ensure their success leading up to, during and after college.

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.

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.

Travita is the Staff Accountant for CCF and its supporting organizations. She performs general accounting duties and assists with preparing and maintaining internal and external financial reporting.

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.