In her role as Vice President of Philanthropy, Stacy leads Opportunity Village’s comprehensive development program, enhancing relationships with corporate and community partners. She oversees donor stewardship, giving programs, sponsorships, grants, capital campaigns and fundraising for annual operating needs and events such as Camelot and Magical Forest.
A seasoned professional whose career has included working in corporate philanthropy, a non-profit foundation and a professional sports organization, Stacy began her career with the Florida Marlins Baseball Club as Manager of Marketing and Youth Programs – and is a proud owner of a World Series ring!
After hanging up her cleats, Stacy took her talent to the Sun Sentinel Media Group overseeing the company’s community impact, philanthropic activities and sports partnerships. In addition, Stacy served as Publisher of Society Scene, a weekly publication highlighting the charitable and philanthropic efforts of the community and hottest social events in town.
Stacy then served as the Executive Director of the RDK Melanoma Foundation in Palm Beach Florida. The implementation of the touch-free sunscreen dispensers around the country was an exciting initiative in the prevention of skin cancer. During her time as Executive Director, the Foundation expanded to the Greater Philadelphia area including partnerships with the Philadelphia Phillies, Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and the City of Philadelphia, creating the “Sun Smart USA” project.
Stacy earned a Bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia and a Master’s Degree from Florida State University.