Our AEF Team

John Farren

President

John understands the importance of learning at all levels of life.

Stephen W. Jones

EVP

stevejones@aefonline.org

He appreciates the importance of pets in our well-being.

Paula Hogan

Chief H.R. Officer

paulahogan@aefonline.org

She appreciates the positive impact of nature.

Mark Manning

Chief Info. Officer

markmanning@aefonline.org

The fight against hunger is a cause Mark supports.

Noel Juguilon

Chief Investment Oversight Officer

noeljuguilon@aefonline.org

Noel helps people recognize the value they contribute to their professional lives.

Tyana Smith

Chief Development Officer

tyanasmith@aefonline.org

Tyana proudly supports BrightStart.

Brian Deacy

VP - National Development Manager

briandeacy@aefonline.org

Helping youth excel through education is important to Brian.

Shannon Baker

VP - Development

shannonbaker@aefonline.org

Her philanthropy is deeply rooted in helping children with health challenges.

William H. Hewitt

VP - Development

billhewitt@aefonline.org

The fight against melanoma is important to Bill.

Bryce Johnson

VP - Development

brycejohnson@aefonline.org

He devotes his attention to e3 Partners.

Eric Kinaitis

VP - Marketing

erickinaitis@aefonline.org

The local national park is important to Eric.

Ken Nopar

VP - Sr. Philanthropic Advisor

kennopar@aefonline.org

Ken understands the importance of international aid.

Stephanie Torok

Development Associate Manager

stephanietorok@aefonline.org

Her passion is nature & conservation.

Alex Jeffries

Development Associate

alexjeffries@aefonline.org

Alex supports the philosophy of Star Trek.

Jeannette Spada

Development Associate

jeannettespada@aefonline.org

She supports nature and her local national park.

Josh Glessner

Development Associate

joshglessner@aefonline.org

Soccer and nature are his passions.

Matt Bash

Development Associate

mattbash@aefonline.org

Matt helps people power their personal potential.

Amy O’Donnell

Development Associate

amyodonnell@aefonline.org

Amy helps college students succeed.

Nikki Schnupp

Development Associate

nikoliaschnupp@aefonline.org

She helps power local non-profits.

Jeff Scherer

VP - Investments

jeffscherer@aefonline.org

Jeff fights the dangers of malnourishment.

Tiffany Ballou

Complex Assets Associate

tiffanyballou@aefonline.org

The well-being of our pets is important to Tiffany.

Carol Stephan

VP – Complex Giving

carolstephan@aefonline.org

The power of giving is transformative to her.

Valerie Murray

Investment Associate

valeriemurray@aefonline.org

Valerie supports First Tee.

Michele Hoza

Internal Legal Counsel

michelehoza@aefonline.org

Michele’s passion is a devotion to helping others.

Deborah Casselman

H.R. Assistant

deborahcasselman@aefonline.org

She understands the impact that Alzheimers’ can have on a family.

Meg Fernando

Director - Applications & Support

megfernando@aefonline.org

Meg believes in the power of education.

Rod Nabavi

Technical Support Specialist

rodnabavi@aefonline.org

He helps build better lives in Jamaica.

Jessica Burke

Experience Manager

jessicaburke@aefonline.org

Jessica focuses on helping her local school system.

Jill Sellers

Experience Associate Team Lead

jillsellers@aefonline.org

She is a front-line activist in the battle against drug abuse.

Angela Barak

Experience Associate

angelabarak@aefonline.org

The power of the arts in the lives of youth is important to Angela.

Cheryl Solli

Experience Associate

cherylsolli@aefonline.org

Cheryl understands the hardship of dementia.

Cindi Ferris

Experience Associate

cindiferris@aefonline.org

She appreciates the caring power that hospice offers.

Jocelyn Schartiger

Experience Specialist

jocelynschartiger@aefonline.org

She helps fight diabetes.

Emily Berry

Director – Enterprise Solutions

emilyberry@aefonline.org

Emily supports the importance of women’s health.

Beth Dowdell

Sr. Director of Operations

bethdowdell@aefonline.org

She helps communities in need.

Lori Page

Director - Fund Administration

loripage@aefonline.org

Lori helps the cause of suicide prevention & mental health.

Cheryl Casey

Fund Administrator

cherylcasey@aefonline.org

Cheryl supports the power of service dogs in helping our veterans.

Laureena Teets

Fund Administrator

laureena@aefonline.org

She finds value in the world of ballet.

Laurie Owen

Fund Administrator

laurieowen@aefonline.org

The well-being of Basenjis are important to her.

Dawn Davis

Fund Administrator

dawndavis@aefonline.org

Pets and their well-being are important to Dawn.

Beth Gold

Operations Admin. Support Specialist

bethgold@aefonline.org

Beth knows the battle against Alzheimers’.

Cheryl Gerbracht

Director - Grant Administration

cherylgerbracht@aefonline.org

She understands the power of music in changing lives.

Anne Wise

Grant Administrator

annewise@aefonline.org

Fighting the hardship of hunger is important to Anne.

Sue Valitsky

Controller

suevalitsky@aefonline.org

Sue works to help the most vulnerable.

Elyse Smith

Accountant

elysesmith@aefonline.org

Elyse understands the impact that summer camp can make in the lives of people.

John Pience

Director - Financial Operations

johnpience@aefonline.org

He strives to shape young men into leaders.

Stacey Wertheimer

Account Administrator Team Lead

staceywertheimer@aefonline.org

Stacey understands the power of being a good neighbor.

Traci Romer

Account Administrator Team Lead

traciromer@aefonline.org

Her favorite cause is a big cat sanctuary.

Kristin Wilcoxson

Sr. Account Administrator

kristinwilcoxson@aefonline.org

She supports the fight against cancer.

Michelle Cozens

Account Administrator

michellecozens@aefonline.org

Michelle understands firsthand the healing power of music.

Sue Presper

Account Administrator

suepresper@aefonline.org

Helping the hungry is important to her.

Ellie Kelly

Account Administrator

elliekelly@aefonline.org

The power of the arts is important to Ellie.

Morgan LaRue

Account Administrator

morganlarue@aefonline.org

Finding forever homes for pets is her favorite cause.

Stephanie Perrone

Executive Assistant

stephanieperrone@aefonline.org

Her passion is supporting the broader good.

Michele Cook

Executive Assistant

michelecook@aefonline.org

Michele knows firsthand the power of organ donation.

Sally Iuston

Executive Assistant

sallyiuston@aefonline.org

She knows firsthand the hardship of breast cancer.