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Get in Touch: Community Foundation for the Alleghenies

Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m., closed noon-1 p.m.

Somerset Office
Lladel Lichty, Director

P.O. Box 1105
Somerset, PA 15501

814-525-9020
[email protected]

Johnstown Office

216 Franklin Street, Suite 400
Johnstown, PA 15901

814-536-7741
[email protected]

Bedford Office
Dina McGee, Director

Penn Square Station
127 South Juliana Street
Bedford, PA 15522

814-623-0044
[email protected]

Our Team

Mike Kane

Mike has been with the Foundation as president and executive director since 2001. He continues in his role as president in 2025 with a focus on a number of Foundation initiatives.

Angie Berzonski

Angie has been with the Community Foundation since 2011, supporting our communication efforts, working with nonprofit organizations, managing our grantmaking programs, and assisting with operations. In 2025, she was named Executive Director.

Katrina Perkosky

Katrina works with new donors to open funds and engages with local wealth advisors through our Philanthropic Leaders Advisory Network (PLAN). Reach out to her to start designing your legacy or find out about PLAN.

Barb Charney

Barb manages the financial operations of the Community Foundation and oversees financials for all funds under the foundation's stewardship.

Lladel Lichty

Lladel works directly with Bedford and Somerset counties' many donors and grantees. Please reach out to her to discuss opening a fund, ways you can give, or information about how we can work with you in Bedford County and Somerset County.

Emily Wood

Emily manages the Community Foundation's grantmaking programs, our partnership with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and our Nonprofit Resource Library. Contact Emily with questions about grant opportunities or to access the library.

Mark Keim

Mark manages grantmaking programs for the Community Foundation and our subsidiary organization, Nonprofit Partners, including the Penelec territory for the Met Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund. Contact Mark with questions about grant opportunities or Nonprofit Partners.

Joan Dill

Joan works in our accounting department, preparing financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. She also assists the Foundation's accounting director with daily tasks, fund accounting, and financials, while providing support to other accounting staff.

Amy Noon

Amy manages the Foundation's human resources operations, IT troubleshooting, and internal policies and procedures.

Namita Gallo

Namita oversees our marketing and communications operations and manages our website and social media pages.

Nick Gjurich

Nick works with the development staff to maintain communication with new and existing donors and fund representatives. He also creates and oversees our online donation pages.

Hannah Ernest

Hannah oversees our scholarship program, working with local school districts to match students with our scholarship opportunities. She also makes sure every gift is properly entered and receipted.

Samuel Barber

Samuel works in our grants department, providing administrative support to process, track, and manage grant payments and applications.

Victoria Kimmel

Victoria provides assistance to our accounting team to ensure our processes are in order and working smoothly. Fundholders can reach out to her with questions about invoice payments.

Jessica Popish

Jessica provides assistance to our accounting team to ensure that our processes are in order and working smoothly. Nonprofit Partners fundholders can reach out to her with questions about invoice payments.

Linda Geiser

Linda provides general administrative support for our board, committees, and staff, including maintaining records, scheduling meetings, and drafting and reviewing communications.

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