Our People

The Regional Foundation was created in 1998 to continue a legacy of community philanthropy across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. For more than 25 years, we have partnered with residents to support neighborhood revitalization efforts shaped by community priorities, leadership, and vision.

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Our Board

Bob Durkin, President and Chief Executive Office, The Chamber
Craig Drinkard, Executive Officer, Victoria Foundation
Ellen Hwang
Jonathan Encarnacion, Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer, Finanta
Kim Ayres, Sr. VP for Economic Development, CCIA at Cumberland County Improvement Authority
Mailee Walker, Executie Director, Claneil Foundation
Nelida Valetin
Nelida Valentin, Vice President, Grants, Programs, and Community Relations, Princeton Area Community Foundation
Orlando C. Esposito, Chief Investment Officer, Philadelphia Foundation
Pedro A. Ramos, President and CEO, Philadelphia Foundation
Stephen Briggs, Executive Director, Wells Fargo Foundation
Vandell Hampton Jr., President & CEO, True Access Capital
Wanda P. Hardy, President & Chief Executive Officer, Financial Wellness Institute

Our Staff

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Kevin Dow, Executive Director
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Deb Bentzel, Sr. Program Officer
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Isel Otero-Vera, Program Officer
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Samantha Mogil, Program Officer
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Cassandra Manotham, Administrative Coordinator

Our Extended Community

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Hannah Delaney
Matthew Kehl
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Rashanda Freeman