ABOUT US
The Peninsula College Foundation promotes and receives philanthropic gifts in support of the work and mission of Peninsula College.
A private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation seeks philanthropic gifts to serve the College's needs in several areas. Since its inception in 1996, the Foundation has raised endowment funds of over $750,000 and contributed over $380,000 to the college to support the following initiatives: - Student Scholarships
- Student Emergency Loan Funds
- Faculty Enrichment Grants
- Grants for Special Equipment, Resources, and Programs
- Athletic Programs
Through a number of special events, most notably the signature American Conversations series, the Foundation works to raise funds for the college in ways that are unique and that provide enrichment to the cultural life of the regional community.
Special events: - American Conversations
- Evenings with the President
- Mini Events
- Other Events
The Foundation is dedicated to helping Peninsula College:
- Attract and retain faculty of the highest caliber.
- Support the learning process with the most up-to-date technology, library, and media resources.
- Develop new college programs.
- Develop capacity for delivering baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
- Expand its international student and faculty exchange programs.
- Preserve and enhance classroom environments that foster one-on-one faculty/student exchanges.
For more information about gift-giving opportunities, please see the "How You Can Help" section, or call the Foundation office at (360) 417-6535. | | BOARD OF GOVERNORS
As a voluntary, nonprofit organization, the Peninsula College Foundation is governed by a board of community volunteers, elected for limited terms and having mission and fiduciary responsibility to legal authorities and contributors. Each member brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives, and together the board works to meet the Foundation goals of extending the mission of Peninsula College.
Executive Committee
Mr. Carl Gay, President
Ms. Jennifer Zaccardo, Past-President
Ms. Suzanne Anderson, Secretary
Ms. Yvonne Ziomkowski, Treasurer Board of Governors
Dr. Mary Wegmann
Mr. Brooke Taylor
Ms. Barbara Cammack
Mr. Del DelaBarre
Ms. Christy Mitchell
Mr. Ed Murphy
Mr. Jerry Nichols
Mr. Bert Paul
Ms. Karen Rogers
Ms. Vicci Rudin
Mr. George Wood
Ex officio members
Ms. Deb Frazier
Dr. Thomas Keegan
Ms. Jen Gouge
Mr. Dan Wilder
Executive Director
Ms. Mary Hunchberger
Program Specialist
Ms. Nancy East
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