Thank you, Leslie

Leslie has been a tremendous blessing to the community foundation family and to the many communities she has served over the years. Her passion for people, belief in local philanthropy, and ability to encourage and guide others helped strengthen community foundations across the region in meaningful and lasting ways.

From helping establish the Greater Sabetha Community Foundation to supporting affiliates throughout Northeast Kansas, Leslie brought heart, wisdom, and unwavering dedication to every conversation, project, and partnership. She understood that community foundations are ultimately about relationships, and she invested deeply in those relationships wherever she went.

We are incredibly grateful for her years of service, leadership, and friendship. While her retirement marks the close of an important chapter, the impact of her work will continue to be felt for years to come through the communities, organizations, and people she helped inspire.

On behalf of GMCF and our affiliate foundations, thank you, Leslie, for all you have done. We wish you many blessings in this next season of life—and we know this is not truly goodbye.