Staff
Our staff is here to help you with any questions you may have.
Grand Island Community Foundation is accredited by the National Standards of Community Foundations Board and has been confirmed in compliance since 2009.
Melissa DeLaet, M.S.
Chief Executive Officer
Melissa DeLaet grew up just 45 minutes from Grand Island in Minden, Nebraska. She received her Bachelor’s degree from… Read More
Dori Wanitschke
Finance Officer
Dori Wanitschke was born in Grand Island Nebraska and has 35 years of experience in banking operations and compliance… Read More
Jeff Hower
Program Officer
Jeff has lived and worked in central Nebraska for more than thirty years, the last ten in Grand Island. He earned his… Read More