Suzanne T. Allen, Ph.D.
President
614.914.2246

Suzanne joined Philanthropy Ohio in 2013 and brings a wealth of knowledge in strategic planning, marketing and nonprofit leadership. Prior to this position, she served as vice president of development and donor services with Akron Community Foundation.  Additionally, Suzanne has held leadership, teaching and senior development positions with several colleges and universities and has worked as a private consultant, serving clients in the nonprofit and academic sectors.

Susan Beaudry
Vice President, Programs & Learning
614.914.2250
 
Susan provides vision and oversight for all Philanthropy Ohio educational programs through leadership of the staff education team and is personally responsible to identify, develop and implement programs and services to member community foundations throughout the state.

Melissa Forbes
Membership Associate
614.914.2251

Melissa is responsible for Philanthropy Ohio member recruitment and retention as well as the graphic design of all print and electronic materials and maintaining the website. Contact Melissa if you need your login information to the website.

John Gest 
Director, Northeast Ohio Office
216.861.6223

John manages Philanthropy Ohio's Northeast office in Cleveland, plans and implements programming throughout Northeast Ohio and provides services to corporate members throughout the state. 

Claudia Herrold
Vice President, Communications & Public Policy
614.914.2243

Claudia oversees communications and knowledge resources, manages government relations and Ohio issue activities and provides programming for private foundations.

Janet Kasler
Director, Knowledge Management
614.914.2248

Janet collects, analyzes and disseminates knowledge resources including sample and reference documents.

Steve Phallen
Vice President, Finance & Administration
614.914.2244

Steve is responsible for overseeing Philanthropy Ohio's finances, technology, human resources, member services and administrative operations.

 
Adrienne Wells
Program Associate, Education Initiative
614.914.2249

Adrienne assists in planning and implementation for Philanthropy Ohio’s Education Initiative.

Stacey Wilson
Information Technology and Administrative Associate
614.914.2247

Stacey provides administrative support to the president, maintains Philanthropy Ohio’s member database and supports non-northeast Ohio programs.

Martha Wood
Program Assistant
216.861.6223

Martha provides administrative and program support for Philanthropy Ohio's Northeast office in Cleveland.

Main Office:
37 West Broad Street, Suite 800
Columbus, Ohio 43215-4198
Phone: 614-224-1344
Fax: 614-224-1388

Northeast Ohio Office:
1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1630
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-6223
Fax: 216-861-6335