Karen A. Simmons
President/CEO
karen@chescocf.org
(610) 696-8211
Bio
Karen has led the Community Foundation since 2001. Prior to joining, Karen served for 15 years at LaSalle University’s Nonprofit Center. In 1998, she was recognized as one of the nonprofit sector’s most influential leaders by the Nonprofit Times.
Robert Ferguson
Chief Finance Officer
bob@chescocf.org
(610) 696-8211
Bio
Bob’s responsibilities at CCCF include accounting, finance, banking, investment activity, insurance, legal issues, and business administration. Before joining our team, Bob provided outsourced accounting services to several nonprofit organizations.
Chaya Scott
Chief Impact Officer
chaya@chescocf.org
(610) 696-8211
Bio
Chaya engages with the nonprofit sector in the community. She comes to the Community Foundation with an extensive skill set, career history, and passion for the charitable sector.
Jason Arbacheski, CAP
Senior Philanthropy Planning Officer
jason@chescocf.org
(610) 696-2628
Bio
Jason identifies, cultivates, and engages philanthropists in the community. He comes to the Community Foundation with an extensive skill set, career history, and passion for the charitable sector.
Kevin Baffa
Chief Scholarship Officer
kevin@chescocf.org
(610) 696-8211
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Kevin provides administrative and logistical project support for Philanthropic Services and Business Affairs. In the past, Kevin has worked with The Arc of Chester County, The Chester County Hospital Foundation, and People’s Light.
Beth Krallis
Chief Marketing & Analytics Officer
bethk@chescocf.org
(484) 887-0467
Bio
Beth fuels the Community Foundation’s marketing and cultivation activities by harnessing research, metrics, analytics, and other key performance indicators. But first, Beth is working on upgrading the server and CRM, making sure the data is clean, and training all staff.
Paige Marsden
Senior Marketing Associate
paige@chescocf.org
(484) 880-4526
Bio
Paige creates articles, press releases, and website/social content. She also plans large-scale events and assists with AP/AR, CRM and other business support tasks.
Beth Harper Briglia, CAP, CPA
Philanthropic Consultant
beth@chescocf.org
(610) 696-8211
LinkedIn
Beth serves as a philanthropic consultant for select funds of the Foundation and other unaffiliated clients. Beth has a passion for advancing the philanthropic objectives of our local community and the donors she serves.
Interns
Grace Ledew
Advancement Assistant
advancement2@chescocf.org
Gabe Freeman
Business Affairs Assistant
accounting3@chescocf.org
Full-time staff are assisted by college interns primarily majoring in accounting, finance, law, marketing, and/or communications. If you would like to apply for an internship or get more information, please click here.
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