Policy and Program Manager
Brooke has been with the Grigg Lewis Foundation since 2013. Over the past 13 years, she has served our community in various roles at the Foundation, including Program Officer, Grant Support Specialist, and now Policy & Program Manager. In this role, Brooke will help to define and develop new and current programming within the Foundation. She will assess the Foundation’s policies and procedures, oversee the Foundation’s Grant Management System and administrative workflows to support efficient and consistent grantmaking, and help measure the impact of our grants and grant processes.
Brooke continues to cultivate relationships with local philanthropic organizations, schools, government entities, and nonprofit agencies to encourage collaboration and strengthen community impact. She supports the Executive Director with office operations, grant administration, and impact reporting, while working closely with the Board of Directors to explore new opportunities and advance the Foundation’s mission.
A Lockport High School graduate and alumna of Niagara County Community College and the University at Buffalo, Brooke brings a lifelong commitment to her community, extensive institutional knowledge, and a deep understanding of the local nonprofit sector to her work at the Foundation.