Our Staff
Hannah Luce
Executive Director
Hannah is an adaptable creative leader, lifelong learner, and nonprofit professional who lets her passion for uplifting others center her work. She thrives on collaborative efforts and desires to make change through fresh perspectives and meaningful connections. She believes that true success blossoms from a holistic foundation, and that trust, authenticity, and cultural competence are the root of community transformation.
Hannah graduated from the University of Northern Iowa ('21) earning a B.A. in Recreation, Tourism, & Nonprofit Leadership, a minor in International Relations, a certificate in Global Health & Humanitarian Assistance, and is a Certified Nonprofit Professional.
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Hannah's top 3
in the Cedar Valley
1
Sunsets over George Wyth
2
Brown Bottle Spin Dip
3
1850 Patio
skylar
CHAMPALATH
Development & communications manager
Passion for Waterloo and public education lead Skylar in her role supporting the WSF. As a Cedar Valley transplant, Skylar prides herself in being part of a community that wholeheartedly supports public education and recognizes the unique impact the Waterloo Schools has on their students. Skylar sparks creativity and structure within our organization while cultivating authenticity and meaningful connections.
Skylar graduated from the University of Northern Iowa ('22) earning a B.A. in Marketing: Digital Media & Advertising and a BA in Human Resource Management, and is a Certified Nonprofit Professional.
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skylar's top 3
in the Cedar Valley
1
Saturday Farmers Markets
2
Fat Cup Coffee Cold Brew
3
Waterloo Public Library
JILL LAUSON
OPERATIONS
COORDINATOR
Jill believes in strengthening communities by investing in people and sees public education as one of the most meaningful ways to do that. A recent Waterloo transplant, she brings more than a decade of experience in grants, nonprofit operations, and financial management to the Waterloo Schools Foundation. She enjoys building relationships, improving processes, and finding practical solutions that strengthen organizations. For Jill, the best systems are the ones people hardly notice because they’re quietly making everything else work better.
Jill earned a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design with a Business emphasis from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
jill's top 3
in the Cedar Valley
1
Big Head Burger
2
Warm Waterloo Welcomes
3
Dementia Simulation House at UNI