As Communications Officer, Tammy promotes the Foundation’s grant opportunities and shares inspiring stories of our grantees to help spread great ideas to make the country better for everyone. She leads the production of our Magazine, the Foundation’s annual publication highlighting the work of grantees and Citizens, and strategic communications for the Nation Innovation program. She joined the Foundation in 2022. Tammy has a strong commitment to working with mission-driven organizations. She has held various roles with Twin Cities nonprofits for over a decade. Most recently, she served as communications manager for a national coalition to end corporate food system control. Before that, she led communications and events at the Center for Economic Inclusion. She is most interested in amplifying stories that advocate for community-centered solutions rooted in racial and economic justice. Tammy is a Minnesota native who enjoys the state's short Autumn season, dark chocolate, and watching British mysteries. She has a bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College and a master's from Regent University.