I am a young professional who’s worked in the nonprofit sector my whole life. In 2004, I met Barb when I was in university, and she interviewed me to be an advisor for a newly launched youth philanthropy program at the Community Foundation. My introduction to philanthropy was a completely new experience.

Barb didn’t know me. I didn’t know her. I didn’t know the Community Foundation, I knew nothing. But she was open, welcoming, and very easy to talk to. I recruited 14- to 18-year-olds to an organization that had never dealt with young people and made sure they felt comfortable. Barb made it very easy to explain to the youth that they were safe being open and honest.