Southeastern Council of Foundations Names 2005 Hull Fellows

The Southeastern Council of Foundations names 19 young philanthropic leaders to elite Hull Fellows Program. The only program of its kind in the country, the Hull Fellows Program is designed to develop and inspire the Southeasts next generation of philanthropic leaders.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- The Southeastern Council of Foundations (SECF) has named its 2005 class of Hull Fellows. Only nineteen young leaders in philanthropy were accepted to participate in this elite program.

The only program of its kind in the country, the Hull Leadership Program was established by SECF in 2000 to develop and inspire the Southeasts next generation of philanthropic leaders. The selective program benefits some of the brightest foundation staff and trustees who have demonstrated strong leadership capabilities in their careers and their communities.

The Hull Fellows will participate in a dynamic program where they will study the historic roots of philanthropy, gain new perspectives on philanthropic issues and explore the challenges and opportunities specific to southern philanthropy. The program also helps Fellows develop their personal leadership abilities and form new, collaborative relationships with their southeastern peers.

The cornerstone of the Hull Leadership Program is a summer conference in Richmond, Virginia that offers the Fellows a wealth of opportunities for both professional and personal growth through an interactive, communal program. The program concludes with a special session at the annual meeting of the Southeastern Council of Foundations in Marco Island, Florida, in November.

The 2005 Hull Fellows are:
- Danielle Breslin, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation, Durham, North Carolina;
- Chris Crothers, Foundation for the MidSouth, Jackson, Mississippi;
- Mary Elizabeth Eldridge, The Ross Foundation, Arkadelphia, Arkansas;
- Robin R. Ganzert, Wachovia National Center of Planned Giving, Winston-Salem, North Carolina;
- Elizabeth Grace, The Greater New Orleans Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana;
- Susan H. Hallett, The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia, Richmond, Virginia;
- Shawn M. Huff, Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, Flowery Branch, Georgia;
- Sabrina G. Jones, J. Marion Sims Foundation, Inc., Lancaster, South Carolina;
- Jennifer T. Koltnow, Memphis Grizzlies Charitable Foundation, Memphis, Tennessee;
- Susan J. Richardson, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, Winston-Salem, North Carolina;
- Karen H. Rogers, The Duke Endowment, Charlotte, North Carolina;
- Elizabeth A. Smith, Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia;
- Christopher A. Stecklein, CommunityCare Foundation, Springdale, Arkansas;
- Anne Sterchi, The J.B. Fuqua Foundation, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia;
- Cheryl Tupper, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations Jacksonville, Florida;
- Hurley Calister Turner, Cal Turner Family Foundation, Nashville, Tennessee;
- Akilah Watkins, The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia;
- Megan L. Watkins, Charles and Mary Grant Foundation (JP Morgan Private Bank, Global Foundations Group), New York City, New York; and
- Barbara Pauline White, The Dr. P. Phillips Foundation, Orlando, Florida.

The Southeastern Council of Foundations is a membership association of grantmaking foundations and programs. SECF promotes excellence throughout the field of philanthropy and the creation of new philanthropic resources to benefit the Southeast. For more information, call 404-524-0911, or visit SECFs Web site at www.secf.org.

Contact: Helen M. Ishii, Southeastern Council of Foundations
404-524-0911

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