Staff & Board Members
A dedicated and passionate Board of Directors is vital to upholding the mission of Philanthropy West Virginia. Together with staff and members, the board works to strengthen philanthropy, support effective grant-writing, and advance options for communities across West Virginia.
Nominate a Board Member
Philanthropy West Virginia encourages nominations, including self nominations, for the Board of Directors. From the nominations received throughout the year, the Governance Committee proposes a slate of nominees to the membership in early autumn. Board members are elected by the membership during the Annual Meeting held each fall.
Nomination Review Criteria:
- Experience in the philanthropic sector as a trustee, staff member, or current Philanthropy West Virginia member organization
- Familiarity with Philanthropy West Virginia, as evidenced by conference attendance, participation in seminar and workshop activities, or presenter/expertise in delivery training
- Service on Philanthropy West Virginia committees
- Diversity, including race, gender, geography, and type of grantmaking institution
STAFF

Jennifer Goddard
President and CEO
jennifer@philanthropywv.org

Whitney Thompson
Membership and Operations Manager
whitney@philanthropywv.org
2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Patty Ryan, Chair
President, Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia
Brock Malcolm, Vice-Chair
Individual Philanthropist
Mike Lewis, Treasurer
Vice President, United Bank
Ellen Rossi, Secretary
EQT Foundation
Laura Boone
CEO, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington
Beth Collins
Executive Director, Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation
Dena Cushman
Executive Director, Beckley Area Foundation
Stephanie Hyre
Chief Program Officer, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
David Moran
Board President, Tucker Community Foundation
Christine Mitchell
Manager, Communications & External Affairs, Hope Gas
Elizabeth Pellegrin
President, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation
Mary Ann Raun
Program Director, Roy & Gwen Steeley Foundation
Renee Steffen
Executive Director, Sisters Health Foundation
Lee Storrow
Senior Director of External Affairs, Community Education Group
