Our Staff

The Philanthropy Ohio staff in Cleveland and Columbus are here to help you connect to the right people and information you need to reach your philanthropic goals and increase your impact. Need to know how others solved a particular problem? Have a legal question? Want a sample document, job description or form to use in writing one for your use? Whatever you need, start the conversation with one of our staff: pick up the phone, send an email or pull us aside at an event. We're here to help!

Emily Anderson

Director, Executive Operations

Alyssa Donahey

Associate, Communications & Membership

John Gest

Senior Director, Northern Ohio Member Engagement

Claudia Y.W. Herrold

Interim President & CEO

Jessica Howard

Vice President, Communications & Membership

Laura Smith

Vice President, Programs & Learning

Adrienne Wells

Director, Public Policy

Stacey Wilson

Director, Technology & CRM Administrator

Become a Member

Connect with fellow Ohio funders about the challenges and possibilities and identify opportunities to collaborate. Get the mentoring and training you need and be reassured you’re doing things in the best way possible. You have the ability to become the funder you envision and seek to be.

Learn About Membership

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

Leading and supporting philanthropic work to center racial equity, we bring training, tools, inspiration and conversations to our members, holding space for peer sharing and cohort learning and expanding to include other marginalized identities and issues.

Learn About Equity Work

Get Involved

Elevate your work, grow in your career, exercise your leadership and demonstrate your expertise among your peers. When you join a committee, connect with a peer group or participate in a policy initiative, not only are you giving back to the sector, but you’re also gaining valuable skills and relationships.

Learn How To Get Involved