Charis McHeard
Charis McHeard knew she wanted to work in the non-profit sector from a young age. She is from New York State and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International History from SUNY Empire State and a Master of Arts in Community Outreach from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Prior to working for the Community Foundation, Charis […]
Erin Cooper
Erin, a North Carolina native, earned her Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. Erin’s career took a meaningful turn when she joined the Community Foundation six years ago. As a member of the program team, she supports the many granting opportunities and oversees multiple scholarship initiatives that benefit local students. When […]
Lyndsey Reindl
Lyndsey has held varied finance positions in the United States and overseas. She and her husband have had the opportunity to live in diverse locations around the world with his job in the United States Air Force. Prior to joining the Community Foundation for the CSRA, Lyndsey was part of the Reports & Analysis division […]
Becky Dearden
Becky Dearden is a connector at heart and a strategist by trade. As the Marketing Director for the Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area, she channels her passion for people and place into storytelling, leadership, and meaningful community impact. With past roles at SME CPAs and the Augusta Symphony, Becky brings a rich […]
Lasima Turmon
Lasima Turmon is an Augusta native and has worked within the nonprofit community in the CSRA for nearly 2 decades. She first engaged with the Community Foundation as a panel volunteer for the Community Grants program. This experience gives Lasima a dynamic perspective to inform her role as Director of Programs. Lasima boasts a wealth […]
Matthew Nelson
A proud Augusta native, Matt serves as Director of Development and Fundholder Services. Bringing more than 20 years of service-driven leadership, he previously held pastoral roles across North Carolina, Metro Atlanta, and the CSRA, building strong community partnerships. His approach blends faith, purpose, and experience in ministry and business. Matt holds degrees from Georgia Southern […]
Elizabeth W. Finch, CPA, FCEP
Elizabeth Woodward Finch is the Vice President of Finance. She is a Certificated Public Accountant (CPA) and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning (FCEP). Prior to joining the Community Foundation for the CSRA in January 2021, Elizabeth was a Principal in the Assurance and Advisory Group of Elliott Davis, LLC, a national top 40 accounting […]
Shell Berry
Shell Knox Berry is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation for the CSRA. Shell joined the Community Foundation in 2015 and since that time, she, her team of professional staff, and the Board have strengthened its mission to engage, inform, and inspire donors and nonprofits to build a stronger and more vibrant community. […]