Meet the Team

Our staff is a group of professionals who specialize in connecting individuals to opportunities to engage in philanthropy and efforts to strengthen our community. We base our work on community data, which allows us to provide expertise and resources to help identify and work with partners, donors-fundholders-nonprofits-and community leaders- to meet the needs of Spartanburg County residents. 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.

Our staff works in teams (Community Leadership, Finance, Operations, and Philanthropic Services) and collaboratively across teams to meet the Foundation’s mission to improve the lives of Spartanburg County residents.

SCF Staff

Heather A. Ailstock

Contributions Manager

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Neili Akridge

Director of Operations

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Kim Atchley

Communications Officer

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Hailey Barnhill

Grantmaking Officer

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Tim Baymiller

Director of People & Compliance

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Yolanda Escudero

Center for Philanthropy Operations Associate

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Christy Fernandez

Finance Manager, Grants & Scholarships

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Abby Gerringer

Staff Accountant

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Kaley Greene

Chief Financial Officer

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Nathaly Hansana

Administrative Assistant

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Troy Hanna

President & CEO

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Lakesha McCutchen

Community Engagement Officer

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Jamie Nesbitt

Donor Services Coordinator

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Karen Nichols

Vice President of Philanthropic Services

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Ashley Whitt

Vice President of Grants and Community Impact

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Career Opportunities and Available Internships

We are not accepting applications for any positions at this time.

Community Leadership Team (Competitive Grants and Initiatives)
Operations Team (Administrative roles)
Finance Team
Philanthropic Services Team (Donor & Fundholder Services, Communications, Special Events)