Barbara directs YouthBridge’s efforts to partner with donors in support of charities in the St. Louis region, especially those focused on children. She oversees a team dedicated to building the bridge between the philanthropic and nonprofit communities by providing exceptional giving experiences and impactful grants … More →
Andranique Ellis supports the St. Louis community in reaching their philanthropic goals through strategic giving and meaningful guidance. With 18 years as a Spanish teacher at John Burroughs School, she has also served as Site Director for Aim High St. Louis and Development Manager at … More →
As the Director of Grants and Community Initiatives, Sissy oversees all grant opportunities in support of YouthBridge’s goals and strategies established by the Grant Committee, clients and the CEO. She is responsible for and manages all grantmaking programs, special projects and technical assistance. In addition, … More →
Allison manages all YouthBridge Community Foundation grant processes provided by unrestricted funds, donors and clients. She works to ensure an accurate, timely, efficient and transparent process for the entire grant cycle from proposal to closure. She brings strong organizational skills with a passion for customer … More →
As the Operations and Donor Service Manager, Lori is responsible for the management and administration of the YouthBridge office and for providing technical support to fundholders. Originally from the east coast, Lori made St. Louis her home over 30 years ago and has since enjoyed … More →
Larry Absheer leads development and planned giving initiatives at the Missouri Athletic Club, focusing on long-term resource growth. He previously served as the Club’s CFO for over 20 years and was a management consultant with Deloitte. Larry holds a B.A. in economics from Wheaton College … More →
Brennan is a partner in the transactional group at Carmody MacDonald where his practice focuses on general corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, and estate and tax planning. He was born and raised in St. Louis, went to Mizzou for undergraduate and law school and … More →