About Us

Board, Staff & Consultants

Our Commitment to Leadership

The Conn Memorial Foundation seeks to build its board by recruiting private individuals who represent the community and focus areas of the Foundation with a commitment to diversity and skills that will best serve our mission.

Board of Directors 2026/2027

Officers

Bob Buesing
Bob Buesing

Bob Buesing

Chair

Dr. Maureen Butler
Dr. Maureen Butler

Dr. Maureen Butler

Vice Chair

Stephanie Gibson
Stephanie Gibson

Stephanie Gibson

Treasurer

Dr. Norma Alcantar
Dr. Norma Alcantar

Dr. Norma Alcantar

Secretary

Directors

Cathy Valdes
Cathy Valdes

Cathy Valdes

Grant Committee Chair

Dr. Maria Carlo
Dr. Maria Carlo

Dr. Maria Carlo

Secretary

Jon Wax
Jon Wax

Jon Wax

Director

Staff

Sheff Crowder
Sheff Crowder

Sheff Crowder

CEO

813-758-9403

Laura White
Laura White

Laura White

Director of Grants and Programs

813-210-5758

Consultants

Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR
Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR

Jesica D’Avanza, MPA, APR

Chief Strategy Officer, Round Square