Our Team

Motivated to Serve the Community

Bethany Legacy Foundation Staff

Dora Anim

President & CEO

Dora, who began her new role on July 5, 2022 plans to spend time listening and learning the needs of the community before recommending any new initiatives. “It’s critically important for BLF to always listen and learn from the residents who live and work in Jefferson County to ensure we are focused on investments that deliver the greatest impact,” says Anim. “We believe good health, health care, and wellness are key to a flourishing society. Our aim is a healthier Jefferson County, supported by high quality, holistic care that can be equitably accessed by all.”

Dora was previously the COO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation where she led the design of a high-performing culture to drive growth, transformation, and results.

Angie Klein

Office Manager

Angie has lived most of her life in Madison. Two of her favorite things about living here are the Ohio River and being able to enjoy all four seasons. She is married to her best friend, Scott. They have three children and four grandchildren. Their youngest, Morgan, just left for Butler University this fall making them empty nesters! For 23 years, she worked in higher education; twenty years at Hanover College and the last three at Ivy Tech Community College.

Veronica Watson

Program Manager

Veronica originally moved to Madison in 2021 to work for local nonprofit Ohio Valley Opportunities as the Director of Research and Program Development. For six years prior to that she lived and worked in Indianapolis; first as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer for the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), then as the Indiana Director for Patronicity, which partners with IHCDA on the CreatINg Places funding program, before rejoining the IHCDA team as the Program Manager for the Community Services Block Grant, Individual Development Accounts and Neighborhood Assistance Programs. Veronica is originally from South Elgin, IL, and earned her undergraduate degree in International Relations from Illinois Wesleyan University, before spending her first year as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in New Orleans with the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.

Morgan Hamilton

Program Manager

Morgan Hamilton serves as the Program Manager at Bethany Legacy Foundation. She graduated from Hanover College in 2019. While there, she ran cross country and track and fell in love with Jefferson County. After graduating, she served as the director of community impact for a community foundation in her rural hometown. She believes in inspiring others to do their best, serving them so they can, and celebrating them when they do. In her free time, Morgan enjoys spending time with friends, reading in her hammock, and watching her favorite shows. She is most excited to be able to bring the knowledge she gained while working for a community foundation to a larger scale at Bethany Legacy Foundation and to learn the nonprofit makeup of Jefferson County and work closely with these nonprofits.

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Bethany Legacy Foundation Board

Darleen Connolly

Chair

Sharyn Whitman

Treasurer

Molly Dodge

Secretary

Kathy Rohlfing

Member

Julie Berry

Vice Chair

Valecia Crisafulli

Member

Jackie Thurston

Member

Bethany Legacy Foundation Committees

Bethany Legacy Foundation has several dynamic committees that undertake work on behalf of the Board. Our committees are comprised of volunteers that work in smaller groups that provide an environment that’s conducive to productivity. They make recommendations to the board for actions and decisions.

Finance and Investment Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) To oversee the financial operations of the Corporation; (2) to assist the Board of Directors in selecting appropriate financial advisers for the Corporation; (3) to work with the Corporation’s financial advisers in their provision of services; (4) to develop the budget for the Corporation.

Sharyn Whitman, Chair
Eddie Adkins
Julie Berry
Anthony Brandon
Bill Hensler
Emeka Koren

Grants Oversight Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) work closely in a supporting role with the Board, CEO, and other staff and committees, as appropriate, to develop grant guidelines and eligibility requirements; (2) determine processes and procedures for grant management, including the selection of a grant software platform; (3) set up procedures for grant review and selection; (4)ensure that financial requirements relating to grant disbursements and documentation are met in an accurate andtimely manner; (5) develop monitoring and tracking mechanisms for grants disbursed; and (6) market the individual andcumulative impact of grants in the community in conjunction with the Communications Committee.

Valecia Crisafulli, Chair
Ray Brawner
Susan Craig
Mary Davee
Kathy Rohlfing
Dr. Sue Stack
David Sutter

Bylaws Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) to review the Corporation’s existing Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation on a periodic basis; (2) to propose revisions to such Bylaws and Articles, as appropriate; (3) to consult with counsel for the Corporation concerning the drafting of language for such Bylaws and Articles; and (4) to report recommended revisions to the Board.

Nancy Bear, Chair consult with Molly Dodge
Andrea Forrester
Denise Leiske
Gloria Risk
Phyllis Steinhart
Jackie Thurston

Special Purpose Committee - History

Nominating Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) performing the tasks identified at Article VIII, Section 1 of the Code of Bylaws, for so long as such Code of Bylaws remains in effect; (2) developing and maintaining a list of the abilities and experience of the Members of the Corporation and other members of the community served by the Corporation; (3) identifying prospective candidates for positions on the Board and, where requested by the Board, on committees of the Corporation; and (4)presenting suitable candidates for Board and committee positions to the Board and committees, as requested;

Annie Schroeder, Chair
Bonnie Colen
Pam Kimmel
Stephanie Knox
Cindy Robinson
Mary Bette Voyles

Communication Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) handle all matters in conjunction with the Board that relate to communicating with donors, stakeholders and others; (2) oversee newsletters, official communications, social media platforms, online presence and contact with the media; (3) contribute expertise to assist staff and Board in establishing organizational marketing, branding, and communication plans and initiatives; (4) build on the brand of the Corporation and develop creative market outreach programs that will advance the Corporation’s mission within the community; (5) recommend to Board strategies for various marketing communication channels and web presences including electronic/social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), newsletters, public relations, website and printed collateral; (6) maintain and build relationships with key industry partners and members of the press in conjunction with Board efforts; (7) evaluate effectiveness of marketing initiatives both internally and externally and provide support to the staff and Board as needed; and (8)identify key speaking engagements for staff and Board to help market and brand the Corporation.

Paula Heiderman, Chair
Kristy Adams
Nina Alcorn
Jennifer Clayton
Janie Mahoney
Charlie Rohlfing
Susan Stahl

Human Resources Committee

Roles and Responsibilities: (1) provide clear advice/expectations to the Board regarding policies, programs, and training to comply with local, state and federal laws regarding employment; and (2) develop policies to address the following: (a)properly balancing the needs of the employees and the Corporation, (b) ensuring a diverse workforce in a safe, anddiscrimination-free environment, (c) providing training and development opportunities for effective leadership, and theavoidance of litigation, (d) retaining employees by providing competitive wages and benefit packages, (e) encouraging technical, interpersonal and career development training, (f) conducting exit interviews and providing relevant feedbackto the Board for future improvement, and (g) assisting in the enhancement of communication between employees and management.

Julie Berry, Chair
Brenda Eversole
Susan Ohlendorf
Chuck Sage
Sharyn Whitman
Josh Wilber

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