Andrea Gerhard Joins Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
Gerhard is responsible for managing all aspects of the high school and adult scholarship programs, assisting with donor-advised grant processing and state/federal grant management.
Macon County – Andrea Gerhard of Decatur, IL joined the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF) staff on July 8. Gerhard will serve as the HICF Director of Scholarships and Grant Administration. In this role, Gerhard is responsible for managing all aspects of the high school and adult scholarship programs, assisting with donor-advised grant processing and state/federal grant management.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrea to our team,” said HICF CEO Natalie Beck. “Andrea’s skills and expertise will help us serve our donors and reach new heights of success. She brings passion, energy and excitement to her new role.”
Gerhard comes to the HICF with 23 years of prior experience in the higher education field, holding positions in student development at Carroll University, Bowling Green State University and Millikin University. Most recently, she served as the Director of Communications for St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Gerhard earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Carroll University and completed master’s coursework in College Student Personnel at Bowling Green State University. Gerhard lives in Decatur with her husband, Clayton, and their four children, Jack, Ainsley, Henry and Sadie.
“The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation and its vision and mission connect with what I have on my heart for this community – to bring together in partnership the spirit of generosity with the needs present here, for the mutual benefit of individuals, families, and organizations; to help us become all we truly can be in this community,” says, Gerhard. “There are many amazing opportunities already in progress and on the horizon for youth and adults here.”
