GCCF makes three leadership changes

Gulf Coast Community Foundation has made three moves to its leadership team. 

Kelly Borgia, has been promoted to director of brand engagement, Carol Martin Brown has been named chief financial officer and Emily Joslin philanthropic advisor.

“Kelly Carol, and Emily bring unique strengths and community insight to fuel exceptional donor experiences and deepened community impact. The qualities and experiences that Kelly, Carol and Emily bring will benefit our community and Foundation for years to come,” said GCCF President and CEO Phillip Lanham. 

Borgia joined GCCF in 2018 and has served as a philanthropic administrator of the philanthropy team and strategic engagement manager of the brand strategy and experience team. She will manage partnerships, coordinate major grants and lead event planning.

Martin Brown, a CPA, comes to GCCF with 30 years of financial leadership experience in the social sector and investments industry, most recently six years at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg as chief financial and administrative officer. 

Joslin joined GCCF in August after serving as associate director of development for the Circle Program at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, overseeing the museum’s highest level of membership, developing relationships with donors and offering stewardship experiences over the last two years.