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
Marci Tompkins
Program Officer
Marci is a Grand Island native and a graduate of Grand Island Senior High. She received her degree of Bachelor of Arts… Read More
Laurie Kulus
Administrative Assistant
Laurie grew up in Grand Island, and—after spending some time overseas with her Air Force husband, Scott—she and her… Read More
Lorinda Brown
VISTA - Community Impact
Lorinda Krance-Brown is a Grand Island native since 1989. She was exposed to the landscape of volunteerism through… Read More