Our AEF Team

Executive Team

John Farren

President

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

Stephen W. Jones

Executive Vice President

stevejones@aefonline.org

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

Noel Juguilon

Chief Investment Oversight Officer

noeljuguilon@aefonline.org

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

Paula Hogan

Chief Human Resources Officer

paulahogan@aefonline.org

She appreciates the positive impact of nature.

Mark Manning

Chief Information Officer

markmanning@aefonline.org

The fight against hunger is a cause Mark supports.

Tyana Smith

Chief Development Officer

tyanasmith@aefonline.org

Tyana proudly supports BrightStart.

Development Team

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 & Communications

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.

Alex Jeffries

Relationship Manager

alexjeffries@aefonline.org

Alex supports the philosophy of Star Trek.

Terry Terry

Relationship Manager

terryterry@aefonline.org

Terry helps save lives from breast cancer.

Development Associate Team

Stephanie Torok

Development Associate Manager

stephanietorok@aefonline.org

Her passion is nature & conservation.

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.

Jodi Cook

Development Associate

jodicook@aefonline.org

Clean oceans and beaches are important to her.

Neil White

Development Associate

neilwhite@aefonline.org

He helps young people grow through sports.

Sarah Zielinski

Development Associate

sarahzielinski@aefonline.org

Sarah volunteers with the Cleveland Metroparks.

Investments Team

Jeff Scherer

VP - Investments

jeffscherer@aefonline.org

Jeff fights the dangers of malnourishment.

Carol Stephan

VP – Complex Giving

carolstephan@aefonline.org

The power of giving is transformative to her.

Tiffany Ballou

Complex Assets Associate

tiffanyballou@aefonline.org

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

Katie Collin

Complex Giving Strategist

katiecollin@aefonline.org

She supports the Cleveland Public Library.

Valerie Murray

Investment Associate

valeriemurray@aefonline.org

Valerie supports First Tee.

Tom Welsh

Investment Relationship Manager

tomwelsh@aefonline.org

Making the lives of children better is important to him.

Ann Marie La Porta

Investment Relationship Manager

annmarielaporta@aefonline.org

Ann Marie helps others battle hunger.

Nikki Schnupp

Alternative Investment Compliance Associate

nikoliaschnupp@aefonline.org

She helps power local non-profits.

Legal/H.R. Team

Michele Hoza

Internal Legal Counsel

michelehoza@aefonline.org

Michele’s passion is a devotion to helping others.

Deborah Casselman

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

deborahcasselman@aefonline.org

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

Ashley Hopkins

Talent Acquisition Specialist

ashleyhopkins@aefonline.org

Ashley has a passion for Deaf culture.

Information Technology Team

Meg Fernando

Director - Applications & Support

megfernando@aefonline.org

Meg believes in the power of education.

Nathan Bowers

IT Director of Infrastructure

nathanbowers@aefonline.org

He helps the developmentally disabled.

Experience Team

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.

Cindi Ferris

Experience Associate

cindiferris@aefonline.org

She appreciates the caring power that hospice offers.

Jocelyn Schartiger

Experience Associate

jocelynschartiger@aefonline.org

She helps fight diabetes.

Karli Morisak

Experience Associate

karlimorisak@aefonline.org

Her high school alma mater is important to her.

Hero Mikuriya

Experience Specialist

heromikuriya@aefonline.org

She helps make the Bay Area better.

Lisa Hearty

Experience Specialist

lisahearty@aefonline.org

Lisa helps the homeless.

Operations Team

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.

Kristin Wilcoxson

Sr. Account Administrator

kristinwilcoxson@aefonline.org

She supports the fight against cancer.

Fund Administration Team

Lori Page

Director - Fund Administration

loripage@aefonline.org

Lori helps the cause of suicide prevention & mental health.

Cheryl Casey

Senior Fund Administrator

cherylcasey@aefonline.org

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

Laureena Teets

Team Lead, 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

Fund Administrator

bethgold@aefonline.org

Beth knows the battle against Alzheimers’.

Carly Miceli

Fund Administrator

carlymiceli@aefonline.org

She supports the battle against depression & addiction.

Grant Administration Team

Cheryl Gerbracht

Sr. Grant Specialist

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.

Brooke Lee

Grant Administrator

brookelee@aefonline.org

Protecting the environment is a passion of hers.

Aaron Salzbrenner

Grant Administrator

aaronsalzbrenner@aefonline.org

The wellbeing of pets is important to Aaron.

Accounting Team

Sue Valitsky

Controller

suevalitsky@aefonline.org

Sue works to help the most vulnerable.

Noreen Heltzel

Accountant

noreenheltzel@aefonline.org

Noreen wants every child to have a forever home.

April Woodland

Accounting Clerk

aprilwoodland@aefonline.org

April supports Samaritan’s Purse.

Financial Operations Team

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.

Lydia Toft

Account Administrator

lydiatoft@aefonline.org

The wellbeing of children overseas is her favorite cause.

Kyrielle Staebler

Account Administrator - Distribution

kyriellestaebler@aefonline.org

She champions reproductive health & choice.

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.

Executive Assistant Team

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.

Beth Monachino

Executive Assistant

bethmonachino@aefonline.org

She is devoted to the battle against cancer.

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Our AEF Team

Executive Team

President

Executive Vice President

Chief Investment Oversight Officer

Paula Hogan

Chief Human Resources Officer

Mark Manning

Chief Information Officer

Chief Development Officer

Development Team

VP - National Development Manager

VP - Development

VP - Development

VP - Development

Eric Kinaitis

VP-Marketing & Communications

VP - Sr. Philanthropic Advisor

Relationship Manager

Relationship Manager

Development Associate Team

Stephanie Torok

Development Associate Manager

Jeannette Spada

Development Associate

Josh Glessner

Development Associate

Matt Bash

Development Associate

Amy O’Donnell

Development Associate

Jodi Cook

Development Associate

Neil White

Development Associate

Sarah Zielinski

Development Associate

Investments Team

VP - Investments

VP – Complex Giving

Tiffany Ballou

Complex Assets Associate

Katie Collin

Complex Giving Strategist

Valerie Murray

Investment Associate

Tom Welsh

Investment Relationship Manager

Ann Marie La Porta

Investment Relationship Manager

Nikki Schnupp

Alternative Investment Compliance Associate

Legal/H.R. Team

Internal Legal Counsel

Deborah Casselman

Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Ashley Hopkins

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Information Technology Team

Meg Fernando

Director - Applications & Support

Nathan Bowers

IT Director of Infrastructure

Experience Team

Jessica Burke

Experience Manager

Jill Sellers

Experience Associate Team Lead

Angela Barak

Experience Associate

Cindi Ferris

Experience Associate

Jocelyn Schartiger

Experience Associate

Karli Morisak

Experience Associate

Hero Mikuriya

Experience Specialist

Lisa Hearty