Thanks to Our Volunteers

Thank You to Our Volunteers

The 2026 FAOG Annual Conference would not be possible without the dedication and generosity of our volunteer committee members. We are deeply grateful for your time, expertise, and commitment to the FAOG community.

2026 FAOG Conference Committee

  • Sherrie Chelini, Chelini Travels — Conference Manager
  • Jana Griggs, Austin Community Foundation — Board Chair, Communications Chair, & Sponsor Fundraising
  • Michelle Nelson, Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond — Vice Chair, Conference Chair, & Sponsor Fundraising
  • Richard Brown, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation — Professional Development Chair
  • Alyssa Federico — Past Board Chair, Sponsor Fundraising
  • Carrie Ryan, Centre Foundation — Social/Networking
  • Bryan Tait, Pittsburgh Foundation — Past Board Chair, Sponsor Fundraising
  • Andrea Walter, Centre Foundation — Social/Networking
  • Rebecca Rodriguez, Foundation for the Carolinas — FAOG Treasurer (Honorary Member)
  • Monique Waggoner, Waggoner Professional Services — FAOG Administrator

FAOG Professional Development Committee and Content Leadership

  • Richard Brown, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation  — Professional Development Chair
  • Amy Seto, Brown Advisory — Conference Content Co-Chair
  • Saul Macias, Marin Community Foundation  — Conference Content Co-Chair
  • Kevin Allen Nash, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
  • Mike Bankert, San Francisco Foundation
  • Marla Brandon, Greater Manhattan Community Foundation
  • Erin Broderick, Jacksonville Community Foundation
  • Perry Gold, Marin Community Foundation
  • Janel Hodge, Alaska Community Foundation
  • Charmelle Jackson, The Pittsburgh Foundation
  • Laura Kernaghan, The Chicago Community Trust
  • Michelle Nelson, Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
  • Anna Wagner, The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham County

Additional Committee Support

A big thank you to the members of the following FAOG committees for their session content creation and ongoing support:

  • Best Practices Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Human Resources Committee
  • Investments Committee
  • Membership Committee

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering for the next conference? Learn about Professional Development committee opportunities and how you can get involved in shaping the FAOG community.

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2023 FAOG Conference Committee

2023 FAOG Conference Committee — San Diego, California