Meet the Staff & Volunteers

Lisa Dobey, CEO email

Lisa was hired as the first staff person of the Foundation in 1998. Since that time she has led a knoweldgeable and passionate team committed to building philanthropy. One of Lisa's pleasures is writing about philanthropy in a monthly column in the Sierra Sun. Favorite columns include:

Phebe Bell, Program Officer email

Phebe is the Foundation's direct link with the nonprofit community. She oversees all grantmaking and supports TTCF's initiatives. Her goal is to support nonprofit organizations to meet their missions through in-depth knowledge of community building and the nonprofit sector.

Martha Simon, Development Relations Officer email

Martha works with people and businesses who want to strengthen their philanthropy. Her goal is to make it easy for everyone to give. She can help you tailor a grant program, check into a particular nonprofit, or fill you in on charitable needs and activities in the region.

Ed Bokinskie, Office Manager email

The friendly voice of Ed is generally your first introduction to TTCF. Ed is the Foundation's problem-solver. No question is too tough for him. In addition to answering the phones, Ed handles Fund Statements and tax receipts for donors.

Kristi Darzynkiewicz, Controller email

Kristi is our financial whiz, managing the fiscal practices of TTCF. She oversees the daily operations of our finance department and is the liaison between TTCF and its financial partners.

Ann Beck, Grants Volunteer email

Ann came to TTCF wanting to volunteer a few hours until she got "a real job". We immediately put her to work coordinating the Foundation's Grants program. We're hoping to keep her so busy that she never has time to look for that paying job.