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

Click here to review the Board Roles and Responsibilities.

STAFF

Jennifer Goddard

Jennifer Goddard

President and CEO
jennifer@philanthropywv.org

Whitney Thompson

Membership and Operations Manager
whitney@philanthropywv.org

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Patty Ryan

Patty Ryan, Chair

President, Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia

Brock Malcolm

Brock Malcolm, Vice-Chair

Individual Philanthropist

Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis, Treasurer

Vice President, United Bank

Ellen Rossi

Ellen Rossi, Secretary

EQT Foundation

Laura Boone

Laura Boone

CEO, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington

Beth Collins

Beth Collins

Executive Director, Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation

Dena Cushman

Dena Cushman

Executive Director, Beckley Area Foundation

Stephanie Hyre

Stephanie Hyre

Chief Program Officer, The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

David Moran

David Moran

Board President, Tucker Community Foundation

Christine Mitchell

Christine Mitchell

Manager, Communications & External Affairs, Hope Gas

Elizabeth Pellegrin

Elizabeth Pellegrin

President, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation

Mary Ann Raun

Mary Ann Raun

Program Director, Roy & Gwen Steeley Foundation

Renee Steffen

Renee Steffen

Executive Director, Sisters Health Foundation

Lee Storrow

Lee Storrow

Senior Director of External Affairs, Community Education Group

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams, CPA

Chief Financial Officer, Beckley Area Foundation

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