LEARN ABOUT SCF
MEET THE TEAM
Our staff is a group of professionals who specialize in connecting individuals to opportunities throughout Spartanburg County. We base our work on community data, which allows us to provide expertise on identifying and solving the needs of Spartanburg County. We not only help donors maximize their charitable giving, but we also support nonprofits and individuals who seek additional opportunities to make Spartanburg a better place to live, work, and play.
If you are unsure which staff member to contact, please feel free to send us a message or call the Foundation office at (864) 582.0138.
Please contact us if you wish to have the full professional biography or speaking introduction for any of our team members.
HEATHER A. AILSTOCK
Contributions Manager
Contact for: Contribution processing, donating securities, and SCF’s fundraising
policy for fundholders.
NEILI AKRIDGE
Director of Operations
Contact for: Trustee Relations, Executive Support, Campus Operations
KIM ATCHLEY
Communications Officer
Contact for: marketing, communications, special events/outreach, and sponsorships.
TIM BAYMILLER
Director of People and Compliance
Contact for: Staffing and Internships; Payroll, Compensation & Benefits; Compliance Reporting & Administration; Market Surveys & Employee Dates of Service
CHRISTY FERNANDEZ
Finance Associate
Contact for: accounts payable, grant and scholarship payment processing,
fund awards committee updates
ABBY GERRINGER
Staff Accountant
Contact for: Financial Reporting, Bank Reconciliations, Internal Budget
Nathaly Hansana
Administrative Assistant
Contact for: General Information about the Foundation and scheduling appointments.
SIMONE LAURENT
Center for Philanthropy Administrative and Facilities Manager
Contact for: reserving space in the Center for Philanthropy, and the Gallery of Philanthropy.
LAKESHA MCCUTCHEN
Community Engagement Officer
Contact for: information about SCF Initiatives, Community Engagement Opportunities
JAMIE NESBITT
Donor Services Coordinator
Contact for: communications, services and events for donors.
KAREN NICHOLS
Director of Philanthropic Services
Contact for: establishing a fund, fundholder services, and donor opportunities.
EVAN McLEOD PETTY
Grantmaking Officer
Contact for: grant applications and nonprofit technical assistance.
FAITH TINSLEY
Director of Finance
Contact for: accounting, financial management and reporting, fund auditor confirmation requests, and financial analysis.
ASHLEY T. WHITT
Vice President of Grants & Community Impact
Contact for: grant strategy, community partnerships, impact initiatives, and nonprofit technical assistance.