Bios

  • Barbara Carswell

    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 →

  • Don Kaufmann

    As the Director of Finance and Operations, Don oversees YouthBridge’s financial operations and processes and human resource functions. Don brings to YouthBridge over 30 years of experience in finance and human resources, and senior leadership knowledge from the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Prior to YouthBridge, … More →

  • Allison McDonald

    Allison handles the coordination of 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 … More →

  • Michele Mosley

    Michele Mosley, Director of Development & Marketing

  • Frances Schmitz

    Frances is responsible for the management and administration of the YouthBridge office and for providing technical support to fundholders. She brings a wealth of business and operations experience to YouthBridge having spent over 20 years working in higher education and at various nonprofit agencies. Most recently, … More →

  • Elphanie “Sissy” Swift

    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 →