Karri is responsible for managing all aspects of the grantmaking and scholarship processes, while stewarding relationships with Foundation fundholders, nonprofit organizations, and other community stakeholders. She manages competitive, strategic, state, federal, scholarship, and discretionary grant processes for all funds at the Foundation.
Karri joined the Foundation team late December 2015. Prior to becoming program associate in 2021, she was responsible for providing a wide range of administrative and office support for staff to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Foundation.
Previously, Karri has more than 16 years’ experience providing social service and administrative support to Families Caring for Children, Inc. She then became the Daycare Director at the Berwick Area YMCA where she impacted the lives of many children. Karri has been the Board Vice President for Beyond Violence, Inc. since 2002 and has been involved with the agency since 1999.