Our Staff

Beth Tevlin, President & CEO, has led the Wabash Valley Community Foundation since its opening in 1992. She oversees the organization’s operations and works with donors, community leaders and professional advisers to help establish charitable funds that support the needs and opportunities of the Wabash Valley. Through her leadership, the Community Foundation has grown to serve Clay, Sullivan, and Vigo counties, stewarding more than $128 million in assets and facilitating millions of dollars in grants and scholarships for the region.

An attorney, Beth is involved in the West Central Illiana Estate Planning Council, the Terre Haute Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association. She has presented numerous programs for attorneys, accountants, financial planners and other advisers on charitable giving and working with community foundations.

A graduate of Brazil High School, Beth earned a bachelor’s degree in English for secondary education with a minor in communications from Indiana State University and a law degree from the Indiana University School of Law (now the Maurer School of Law). Before leading the Community Foundation, she practiced law with the Terre Haute firm Wilkinson, Goeller, Modesitt, Wilkinson & Drummy.

Amy Naidu, Controller, joined the Community Foundation in 2022. She oversees the organization’s financial operations and is responsible for assuring the accuracy of the Community Foundation’s financial and investment records. Amy manages accounting systems, coordinates the preparation of annual financial statements and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. With more than 15 years of experience in GAAP financial statement preparation and reporting, she also supports the organization’s strategic planning by providing financial insight and helping align financial practices with the Community Foundation’s philanthropic goals.

A graduate of Marshall (Illinois) High School, Amy earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Indiana State University in 2004 and became a licensed CPA in 2014. Before joining the Community Foundation, she worked for 16 years at Indiana State University, where she most recently served as associate controller.

Amy is passionate about community service and has volunteered for many years with United Way and other local organizations. Through her work at the Community Foundation, she has also supported community initiatives such as the Sullivan County long-term tornado recovery effort and collaborates with peers across Indiana’s community foundation network through regional meetings and conferences.

Alaina Burton, Director of Communications, oversees the creation and distribution of digital and print content, including newsletters, annual reports, news releases, social media and website updates. Alaina works with the President & CEO and the marketing committee in the creation, implementation and evaluation of the Community Foundation’s marketing and communication efforts, and she serves as the contact for logo usage permissions and guidelines.

She received a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from Saint Mary‑of‑the‑Woods College in 2010 and worked as a paralegal before joining the Community Foundation. She also earned a master’s degree in marketing and communications from Franklin University in 2013.

Alaina enjoys engaging with professional networks and sharing ideas. She served as co‑chair of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Communications Peer Community in 2022 and 2023, connecting with communications professionals statewide to share best practices in nonprofit marketing and storytelling. She is also the 2010 Class Agent for Saint Mary‑of‑the‑Woods College, encouraging gifts to the Woods Fund to help make the SMWC experience possible for future generations of students.

In addition to her professional work, Alaina is deeply involved in community service. She serves as Athlete Leadership Chair for the Special Olympics of Vermillion County, Indiana, supporting athletes and helping promote inclusive community programming. She also volunteers with United Way of the Wabash Valley, specifically with its Serve the Valley and Reading Neighbor programs, and has volunteered her time toward special projects for Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) of the Wabash Valley and the Terre Haute Children’s Museum.

Tess DeHart, Program Director, joined the Community Foundation in February 2022 as the Program Associate and assumed her current role in 2026. In her position, Tess manages the Community Foundation’s grants and scholarship programs across Clay, Sullivan and Vigo counties, including administering all scholarship programs, overseeing Vigo County’s four grant cycles and managing designated and donor-advised grants. She also serves as the Community Foundation’s primary contact for questions related to grants and scholarships.

A Terre Haute native and graduate of Terre Haute South High School, Tess earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University before relocating to Colorado. In 2020, she returned to Vigo County, where she worked as an administrative associate and graphic designer before joining the Community Foundation.

In 2025-2026, Tess celebrated an exciting professional milestone by completing the West Central Indiana Leadership Program. Through the program, she strengthened her leadership skills, deepened her knowledge of our community, and built meaningful connections with fellow local leaders.

Valori Berrisford, Executive Assistant, joined the Community Foundation in September 2023 as Executive Assistant. In this role, she provides administrative support to the President & CEO and staff to help ensure the organization’s day-to-day operations run smoothly. Valori assists with event coordination, prepares materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and committees, records meeting minutes, maintains donor information in the Community Foundation’s database and supervises interns.

Before joining the Community Foundation, Valori worked for 33 years as a legal secretary at the Terre Haute law firm Wilkinson, Goeller, Modesitt, Wilkinson & Drummy.

A graduate of South Vermillion High School, Valori also participates in professional development opportunities through the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance, including its Community Foundation Boot Camp, where she connected with and learned from peers at community foundations across the state.

Grace Buswell, Administrative Assistant, joined the Community Foundation in 2024 after completing her bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in nonprofit leadership from Indiana State University. She also holds the Certified Nonprofit Professional designation. Grace was previously an intern with the Community Foundation and gained additional experience working as a research assistant at ISU and at Walgreens.

In her role, Grace serves as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, performs a broad range of administrative duties, manages donations and thank-you letters and supports Community Foundation projects. She also helps build relationships with donors, prospective donors, professional advisers and other stakeholders.

Through her work, Grace has participated in professional development programs, including the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance’s Community Foundation Boot Camp and the Connect IN West Central Indiana program through the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. These experiences have strengthened her knowledge of the local nonprofit community and deepened her connection to the Wabash Valley.

Tony Craig, Community Engagement Officer for Vigo County, joined the Community Foundation in April 2025. In this role, he focuses on building and maintaining relationships with donors, thanking them for their generosity, keeping them informed about the impact of their gifts and helping connect community needs with charitable support. He primarily leads outreach efforts in Vigo County and works closely with the Community Foundation’s Giving Circles, including 100+ Women Who Care Vigo County and Guys Who Give Vigo County.

A 2004 graduate of Terre Haute South, Tony previously served in a similar role with the Owen County Community Foundation. He also worked as a Quality Data Analyst at Boston Scientific in Spencer and with the Quality Group at North American Lighting in Paris, Illinois.

Tony has served as a medic in the Air Force for 20 years, both on active duty and currently in the reserves with the 932nd Medical Group at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois. Through his work with the Community Foundation, he enjoys connecting with local nonprofit organizations and seeing firsthand how donor support strengthens programs and initiatives throughout the Wabash Valley.

Annie Johnston, Community Engagement Officer for Clay County, joined the Community Foundation in April 2025. In this role, she serves as a liaison between the Community Foundation and donors, nonprofits, businesses and community leaders throughout Clay County. Annie leads local outreach efforts, helps coordinate events and works with Clay County’s Giving Circles while representing the Community Foundation at community events and initiatives.

A graduate of Northview High School, Annie earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in studio art from Indiana State University. Prior to joining the Community Foundation, she worked as a newscast producer and assistant news director at WTHI-TV in Terre Haute and previously held positions at WTWO-TV and the Brazil Public Library.

Annie is active in community service and has volunteered with the Wabash Valley Jeep Junkies’ PINK Ride to support local breast cancer care and served as a photographer for the Indiana Special Olympics Summer Games. She has also participated in professional development and training through the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance.

Migena Ramadani, Donor Services Assistant, returned to the Community Foundation in March 2026 after previously serving as an intern with the organization. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in public relations from Indiana State University in December 2025.

In her role, Migena supports the Community Engagement Officers in building and strengthening relationships with donors, keeping donors informed about the impact of their gifts and connecting philanthropic support with community needs. She primarily assists with outreach efforts in Vigo County and works closely with the Community Foundation’s Giving Circles, including 100+ Women Who Care Vigo County and Guys Who Give Vigo County. She also provides support and continuity within the Community Foundation’s donor services and community engagement efforts.

Through her work, Migena continues to build her knowledge of philanthropy and the Wabash Valley while strengthening relationships with donors, community members, and organizations. Her previous experience with the Community Foundation as an intern gives her a strong foundation as she supports the organization’s mission and its work throughout the community.

Harmony Walsh, Community Engagement and Outreach Officer for Sullivan County, joined the Wabash Valley Community Foundation in November 2022. In this role, she leads outreach efforts in Sullivan County, facilitates giving circles including 100+ Women Who Care, coordinates events such as grant awards and donor appreciation activities, and works with the Sullivan County Community Foundation Board. Harmony also implements county-specific Lilly Endowment Community Engagement Grants to help grow local endowment funds and increase resources for annual grants.

A graduate of Sullivan High School, Harmony earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Before joining the Community Foundation, she worked as a classroom teacher, bringing her experience in relationship-building and education to her current outreach role.

Through her work, Harmony has participated in national professional development opportunities, including the Conference for Growing Foundations, which connected her with peers from across the country to share strategies in donor development and community foundation partnerships. She enjoys supporting local volunteers, donors and organizations, and seeing the impact of grant-funded initiatives in Sullivan County.

Lidia Yigezu, Program Associate, joined the Community Foundation in June 2026. In this role, she assists with administering grants and scholarships and works closely with the Community Foundation’s Youth Grant Committees to support youth philanthropy initiatives. She is passionate about connecting people and organizations with resources that help individuals and families thrive.

Before joining the Community Foundation, Lidia spent more than a decade at Westminster Village, focusing on community service, program development and building meaningful relationships. That experience deepened her commitment to connection, compassion and strong communities.

Lidia believes in the power of philanthropy and is honored to support the people and organizations working to improve the quality of life in the Wabash Valley.