Staff
Our staff is here to help you with any questions you may have.
Melissa DeLaet, M.S.
Chief Executive Officer
Melissa DeLaet has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation since 2016.… Read More
Joeli Walrath
Development Officer
Joeli Walrath is a central Nebraska native and is proud to have strong agricultural roots. She earned her bachelor’s… 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
Karlea Stephens
Operations and Database Coordinator
Karlea Stephens was born and raised in Grand Island, Nebraska and recently graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln,… Read More
Mac Whitlow
Communications Officer
Mac is the Communications Officer at the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, overseeing marketing, social media,… Read More