Vice President, Grants & Programs, Staff

Kelli oversees CFCV’s grantmaking programs and other special initiatives. She joined the Community Foundation in 2013. Kelli is a 2008 Leadership Columbus graduate and a Philanthropy Southeast Hull Fellow Alumna. Prior to joining the Community Foundation, she worked at the Pastoral Institute for seven years where she served in multiple positions, including marketing coordinator, college and community coordinator, and most recently, director of development and marketing.

Kelli is originally from Warner Robins, Georgia, and moved to Columbus in 2000 to attend Columbus State University as a member of the Servant Leadership Program. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and a Master of Science degree in organizational leadership with a focus in servant leadership.

She and her husband have two sons, one daughter, and goldendoodle.

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