In 2015, Deborah Johnson and Bridget Baratta decided it was time to launch an Impact100 group that would benefit central and northern Palm Beach County. The venture philanthropy effect is making a big impact with a targeted investment of $100,000 Impact grants to area non-profits.

The Impact100 Model has great appeal as it leveraged the power of efficient, collaborative and highly focused philanthropy – driven by women.

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our advisory board

Together, we unite dynamic women to power positive change in our community. 

LAUREN STERLACCI

President

LISA LAFRANCE

Vice President

Communications

TRACY THOMAS

Communications Chair

ANN SAVAGE

Communications Vice Chair

CARA MACVANE

PR & Marketing Consultant/Chair

TAYLOR MATERIO

PR & Marketing Vice Chair

CARLY AUGERI

Communications Technology Co-Chair

Events

SUSAN FAYETTE

Events Co-Chair

ANNE MESSER

Events Co-Chair

MELISSA HALEY

Events Coordinator Chair

Grants

ALEESE KOPF

Grants Chair

KRISTEN PERRONE

Grants Vice Chair

ERIN STANDISH

Grants Vice Chair

Grantee Liaison

KATHLEEN HILLMAN

Grantee Liaison

GRACE KURIAN

Grantee Liaison

Membership

NOEMI COLTEA
Membership Chair

AMY LOSQUADRO
Community Captains Coordinator

GENEVIEVE GEORGE
Membership Vice Chair

THERESA VALINOTTI
Membership Reporting

Sponsorship

LAUREL BAKER

Past Sponsorship Chair

SUE HUTCHEON

Sponsorship Co-Chair

CHRISTINE DELVECCHIO

Sponsorship Co-Chair

Administration

BETH WALTON

Fiscal Agent

MISTY TRAVANI

Co-Treasurer

DARLINE RICHTER

Co-Treasurer

LORRAINE MARI

Secretary

JOANNE SIMONEAU

Correspondence

At Large Board Members

DEBORAH JOHNSON

Co-Founder

ELIZABETH TRUONG

Immediate Past President

JENNIFER M.EATON

Past Chair

JESSICA RANSOM

Past Chair

TISH CARLO

Past Secretary

LISA JOHNSON

Past Grants Chair

KAREN BRAMS

Past Membership Committee Member

PJ LAYNG

Past Sponsorship Chair

MELINDA BARHAM

Past Membership Chair

SOPHIA STONE

Past Events Chair

MICHELE GURTO

Past Treasurer

LISA RUSSO

Past Events Chair

BARBARA JAMES

Past Sponsorship Vice Chair

ANDREA GREENSPAN
Past Membership Vice Chair

ABBY 

AXELROD-WUNDERMAN

Past Sponsorship Chair

our committees

Impact the Palm Beaches has a number of wonderful committees that you can join to assist our organization and help us grow. Whether you have one hour a month or 10 hours a month, we will work with you to find a place on a committee that will fit into your schedule. Please reach out to any of the Chairs of our committees to find out more information. We hope that you will join us!

Grant Committee

Each year, Impact the Palm Beaches and its community partners send notices of the availability of our grants to hundreds of nonprofit agencies and invite them to submit grant proposals. Grant Committee members are responsible for carefully vetting grant applications and selecting finalists who will present in front of Impact members at the Annual Award Celebration. Committee members serve as the eyes and ears of the entire membership. Members are required to attend meetings and review applications September through March, and must be either paid in full for the year or current with their installment plan. If you are interested in joining or have questions, email Aleese Kopf at aleesekopf@palmbeachunitedway.org

Membership Committee

The role of this committee is to connect with our members – current and new. Main tasks include welcoming new members and reaching out to existing members on a regular basis. They also assist in planning membership gatherings with the volunteer hostesses and organize handout materials for these events. It is a great opportunity for you to meet many members. If this is your area of interest, we encourage you to sign for this committee immediately upon joining.

Sponsorship Committee

To sustain and grow, Impact the Palm Beaches requires recurring revenue to support and nurture our volunteer-led chapter. The Sponsorship Committee collaborates and develops financial partnerships with individuals, corporations, and family foundations in our local community to solidify and secure our financial resources today and in the future.

Communications Committee

Strong communications are critical for Impact the Palm Beaches to engage our members and nonprofit applicants. These channels include producing communications to our members and the community about the achievements of our Grant Recipients, invitations, newsletters, announcements, and social media posts. Media skills and writing experience are helpful. This committee also oversees the website, mobile phone app, graphic design, as well as public relations. Graphic design encompasses creating event invitations, ads, web graphics. This committee operates year-round.

Events Committee

This committee is responsible for planning two main events a year: Annual Kick Off Event and Annual Award Celebration. It requires extensive planning and execution on all of the details that are required to make the events special and exciting.

Finance Committee

The Treasurer and Treasurer Elect is responsible for the finances of the organization. They review all invoices and approve requests for payments to cover all of our operating expenses. They put together our budget and report on actual expenses to compare our performance against budget.

Grantee Liason

This committee acts as the liaison between Impact the Palm Beaches and our Grant Recipients. They monitor our Grant Recipients’ progress against the original application and budget and they will coordinate getting updates from the Grant Recipients to share with all members.   

Community Captain

Community Captains help welcome new members into their town and introduce them to Impact Sisters who are their neighbors. Neighborhood Captains also assist in planning two small neighborhood events a year. Events can range from a hike, a picnic, dinner, lunch, etc. All events are a Dutch treat. It is a great way to know your neighbors.

Book Club

We love to read! Our book club meets via Zoom every other month and we are always looking for help in organizing and running the events.

Interested in joining a committee?

Contact info@impactpalmbeaches.org