The Community Foundation is excited to announce the addition of Hilary Ferencak as our new Program Officer. Hilary brings more than ten years of nonprofit leadership experience, specializing in program development and community engagement.
In her recent role as Director of Innovation and Impact at Tejara Innovation Hub in Michigan, Hilary helped 44 entrepreneurs secure grants totaling over $200,000 and raised nearly $1 million in philanthropic support. Before that, she worked as Director of Detroit for Venture For America, where she managed an entrepreneurial community and maintained donor relationships worth nearly half a million dollars each year.
Hilary is a northwest Ohio native who earned her Master of International Development from the University of Pittsburgh. She's also a certified Human-Centered Design Practitioner. Her focus on collaboration and building strong relationships fits well with our Foundation's approach to community partnerships.