Foundation Trustees- Past and Present

Past & Present

Over the years experienced trustees have rotated off the board, and new trustees have joined. The selection of the new trustees presents the opportunity to broaden our vision and expand our knowledge of the philanthropic process. Also, the trustees realize that the opportunity to support outstanding programs is a gift that nourishes them as well as the recipients. Each new trustee brings unique strengths insights and interests.

The distinguished list of Trustees who have served the Valentine Foundation includes the following wonderful women:

• Judith Bartels (1985–1987)
• Patricia S. Feeney (1985–1993)
• Phoebe W. Griswold (1985–1992)
• Mary C. Morrison (1985–1990)
• Louisa S. Mygatt (1985–1994)
• Audrey B. Pittman (1990–1994)
• Janet Smith Dickerson (1990–1995)
• Carolyn Osborne Kitchen (1990–1996)
• Robbin Derry (1992–1998)
• Neilda E. Mott (1992–1998)
• Marilyn B. Wood (1993–2000)
• Deborah R. Parks (1994–1996)
• Martha E. Morse (1994–2000)
• Ione D. Vargus (1994–2000)
• Ruth W. Mayden (1996–1997)
• Frances Vilella-Velez (1996–2002)
• Lisa Gilden (1998–2004)
• Cynthia Jetter (1998–2004)
• M. Ann Ricksecker (1998–2004)
• Mary McTernan (2000–2006)
• Daphne Rowe (2000–2006)
• Robin Eisenberg (2003–2006)
• Diane C. Brown (2003–2006)
• Dainette Mintz (2001–2007)
• Jocelyn Jones(2001–2007)
• Alexandra Samuels (2005–2011)
• Peggy Curchack (2006–2012)
• Linda A. White (2006–2012)
• Barbara Silzle (2007–2013)
• Tracy Tripp (2007–2013)
• Shawn Towey (2008–2014)
• Nancy Kirby (2008–2014)
• Hannah Jane Sassaman (2013–2020)
• Laura Morris (2012–2018)
• Tara Jones (2012–2018)
• Farrah Parkes (2013–2019)
• Brenda DeFeo (2014–2017)
• Jennifer Hope (2014–2020)
• Nan E. Feyler (2016-2020)
• Aisha Mohammed (2018- 2024)
• Vanessa Lowe (2018- 2024)
• Azucena Ugarte (2019- present)
• Annike Sprow (2019-2023)
• Staci Moore (2020- present)
• Jennifer Kates (2020- present)
• Charney Robinson-Williams (2024-present)
• Lizzy Schmidt (2024-present)
• Kristen Romans (2024-present)

The Valentine Foundation has survived the death of its founder and the retirement of numerous valuable trustees. The Foundation has been fortunate to have a Director who was with the Foundation from the beginning and worked with Phoebe Valentine. This ensures consistency and enables Phoebe’s vision to be kept alive. The mission has been refined over the years to respond to the changing circumstances of women and girls, but the Valentine Foundation is still true to the original vision of Phoebe Valentine and the five trustees to “empower and enable women and girls to become fully who they are.”