About Us

In her current role as Executive Director of the Community Foundation, she helps to build and cultivate the relationships between potential donors and the community.

As the Director of Programs at the Community Foundation, she oversees the various programs at the Nonprofit Resource Center. A native of Ocala, Florida, Kelsie received an associate degree from the College of Central Florida in Foreign Languages, a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Flagler College and a master’s degree in History from the University…

As the Administrative Specialist for the Community Foundation, she maintains all administrative responsibilities for the Foundation and the Nonprofit Resource Center. While she’ll tell you she’s just a girl from Pittsburgh, Dixie has lived in Ocala for nearly 21 years where she raised her two daughters.   With more than 35 years of experience as an…

As the Grant Services Associate for the Community Foundation, she works with the Grant Services area writing, researching and discovering new ways to bring grants to the community. Originally from Atlanta, but most recently of Brooklyn, NY, Nichole received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia in dance studio management and a master’s degree…

As the Director of Grant Services for the Community Foundation, she works to connect nonprofits in Ocala/Marion County with grant funding by helping them clearly communicate the value they provide to the community, measure their effectiveness, and report their successes. Originally from Palatka, FL, Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in British and American literature from…

As Director of Strategic Communications at the Community Foundation, she manages all internal and external communication strategies from research to implementation. Originally from Southeast Tennessee, Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication from Lee University, a master’s degree in political communication from Regent University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in strategic communication from Regent.…