The Missouri Foundation for Health has added Courtney McCall as vice president of strategic communications. McCall served as associate vice president of university relations at Harris- Stowe State University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and a master’s in communication management from Webster University. (Pictured above)
Kate Francis has been named the new vice president of development for the Arts and Education Council and will head the organization’s philanthropic and development efforts. Francis earned a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy from Monmouth College. She was most recently the chief development officer at the YWCA Metro St. Louis.
Diane Buhr has been appointed to the Productive Living Board for St. Louis County Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (PLB). More than 4,200 county citizens participate in PLB-funded programs, which include residential and vocational services. Buhr holds a master’s degree in communication disorders from Saint Louis University and is executive director of the Special Education Foundation.
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation named Sandy Koller its new executive director. Koller, who was recently regional vice president and ministry campaign manager at Mercy Health Foundation, brings more than 10 years of experience as a leader in philanthropic efforts.
Cindy Frank, formerly executive director of Gateway to Hope, joins World Pediatric Project as the new executive director.
Lydia Seibert has been elected the first female board chair of Friendship Village. Seibert brings years of experience in the healthcare industry and holds a bachelor of science degree from Washington University. She works for Physical and Sports Therapy Services in Clayton.
p style=”text-align: justify;”>The Mid-East Area Agency on Aging has announced Sharon Greenstein as president of its foundation board, which raises funds to support the agency’s numerous eldercare programs. Greenstein has been a longtime advocate for seniors and was a founding member of the St. Louis Home Care Alliance. She is a certified geriatric care manager and director of client services for Home Care Assistance of St. Louis.
Stacy Abeles has joined the Missouri Chapter of March of Dimes as director of special events. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University and holds a certificate in event management from the George Washington University School of Business. Abeles has held similar roles at Gateway to Hope and The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management.
Lindsay Gerken has joined The Business Bank of St. Louis as senior vice president of commercial lending. After earning a bachelor of science in finance from Missouri State University, he spent 30 years in the banking industry. Gerken currently serves on the board of directors for Good Shepherd School for Children.
In preparation for its 150th anniversary celebration, Epworth Children and Family Services has announced Nora Kelleher as director of corporate and foundation relations. Kelleher spent the last 10 years as development director for Giant Steps, a therapeutic school for children with autism, and will work to expand Epworth’s role in this area. Also announced to the development team were Rev. Carl Schenck as director of church and community relations and Rachel Kraby as director of marketing and communications
