Leeann Wright, Executive Director
Join the Community Foundation in welcoming Leeann Wright as the new Executive Director. Leeann was born and raised in Winamac and is happy to be back in her hometown with her husband and daughter. Leeann has 20 years nonprofit experience and fundraising which makes her an ideal fit for the Community Foundation. Leeann's career has
focused on significance and service, as she has held several positions in the
philanthropic community, most currently as a Major Gifts Officer at Valparaiso
University. She holds a BA and MFA from the University of Exeter (England)
and a Masters of Nonprofit Administration from North Park University (Chicago).
She will graduate with an MBA from Valparaiso University in May 2023.
Kim Krause, Office Manager/Program Assistant
Kim Krause has been part of the Community Foundation since 2008. She enjoys working with the Scholarship Program, coordinating events, meeting with donors and committee members, and handling daily operations of the Community Foundation.