Staff
Our staff is here to help you with any questions you may have.
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation is accredited by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations Board and has been confirmed in compliance since 2009.
Melissa DeLaet, M.S.
Chief Executive Officer
Melissa DeLaet has been the Chief Executive Officer at Greater Grand Island Community Foundation since 2016. She received… 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
Kendra Lutz
Program Officer
Kendra is a Palmer, Nebraska native growing up on a farm outside of town. She graduated from Palmer Public Schools and… Read More
Megan Vaughn
Communications Officer
Megan is a proud Grand Island native and a graduate of Grand Island Central Catholic. She graduated from Hastings College… 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