MEET THE TEAM

Lära Fisher
Chief Executive Officer

Marcie Curry, Ed.D.
Chief Program Officer

Jerri Kautsky, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Diane Ponton, M.S.Ed.
Chief Learning Officer

William Beesley
Chief Human Resources Officer

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  • william.beesley@graceplacenaples.org

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Stacey Vaughn,
Chief Development Officer

Tom Powers
Director of Grants and Compliance

Hillary Thomas, M.Ed.
Director of Family Literacy

Colleen Durham
Director of Annual Fund

Kim Buehler
Development Operations Manager

Melisa Mast
Volunteer Manager

Delia Buckley
Bright Beginnings Program Manager

Marianella Valdettaro
Bright Beginnings Program Assistant Manager

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  • marianella.valdettaro@graceplacenaples.org

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Erika Galvan
Bright Beginnings Program Coordinator

Ivette Hernandez
Adult Education Program Coordinator

Crystal Hidalgo
Elementary School Program Manager

Johana Torres
Elementary School Program Assistant Manager

Josh Edel
Middle School Program Manager

Samantha Pascual
Middle School Program Assistant Manager

David Banuelos                          High School Program Manager

Sarai Magana-Jimenez          High School Program Assistant Manager

Alex Amador

College and Career Access Manager

Maria Olson
Family Engagement Manager

Matthews Therot
Data Assistant Manager

David Rojas
Facilities and Operations Manager

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  • david.rojas@graceplacenaples.org

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