GRACE PLACE AMBASSADORS

The Grace Place Ambassadors are a network of young professionals who are passionate about making a difference in their community. Through advocacy, volunteerism, and philanthropy, Ambassadors help expand awareness of Grace Place, and connect new supporters to the mission.

They also help promote and participate in annual Ambassador events, including Beers & Books, High School Networking events, and Dodge for a Cause, a fun adult dodgeball tournament.

Becoming an Ambassador:

  • Open to anyone—no prior experience required
  • Flexible participation—join events and activities as your schedule allows
  • $25 annual contribution
  • Connect with a network of young professionals supporting Grace Place
  • Volunteer and make an impact on children and families

BOARD OF AMBASSADORS

The Board of Ambassadors is a smaller leadership group within the Ambassador network. Members meet monthly and take a more active role in planning and promoting the events, shaping engagement strategies, and providing guidance to strengthen support for Grace Place. New members can be added to the Board of Ambassadors each August and serve a one-year term, with the option to renew for additional terms.

Questions about the Ambassadors? Reach out to colleen.durham@graceplacenaples.org.

Dallas Clarke
Chair

  • Product Improvement QE Supervisor
  • Arthrex, Inc.

  • Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Emily Shafer
Vice Chair

  • Engineering Project Manager

  • Arthrex, Inc.

  • Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell

Anneke Geldenhuys
Ambassador

  • Homemaker

  • Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Kaleb Gerald
Ambassador

  • Real Estate Associate

  • Trinity Commercial Group

  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Patrick Lawler
Ambassador

  • Real Estate Analyst

  • Halstatt Real Estate Partners

  • No, David! by David Shannon

Jo Monvil
Ambassador

  • Health and Wellness Coach

  • TriCore Wellness

  • Perfect by Natasha Friend

Emily Renda
Ambassador

  • Research Analyst

  • Charles Schwab

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle

Edna May Seymour
Ambassador

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples

  • Stuart Little by E.B. White