Casey Krell (she/her)
President
As President, Casey leads the management and oversight of the Foundation’s operations as well as the implementation of the organization’s vision and strategic goals set by the Board of Directors. Casey acts as a chief spokesperson for the Foundation, building authentic relationships and connecting with stakeholders to identify and address community needs, increase philanthropic awareness, and to deploy resources of the Foundation in an equitable and effective manner.
She most recently served as director of supporting organizations and donor services, partnering with donors and CFMV’s affiliate foundations to promote and implement informed, strategic philanthropy through grantmaking and community leadership initiatives.
Prior to joining the Foundation, she was the development director for Beatitude House, a housing and support service organization for homeless women and children in Northeast Ohio. She completed her Master of Business Administration at Youngstown State University and is a graduate of Mercyhurst University where she received a Bachelor in Arts in public relations and journalism.