Park City Community Foundation appoints an interim CEO

PARK CITY, Utah. — Park City Community Foundation announced the appointment of long-time nonprofit executive, Joelle Kanshepolsky, as Interim CEO by its board and leadership. She replaces former Executive Director, Katie Wright, and will begin on July 12.

Joelle Kanshepolsky specializes in nonprofit resource development, communications, facilitation, strategy development, capacity building, governance and board relations, and executive search/transitions. She is a highly successful fundraiser, consultant, change-maker, and inspiring executive leader with 25 years of professional nonprofit experience. She has recently served as Interim National Director of Philanthropy at Conservation Legacy, Interim Development Director at The Refuge Utah, and Interim CEO at The Children’s Center.

Kanshepolsky currently serves as Vice President of the Board for Women of the World, on the Board of The McGillis School, and formerly as the Vice President of the Board of Jewish Family Service of Utah. She has a Master’s Degree from the Heller School of Management at Brandeis University.

“Joelle’s experience and skills will be invaluable to the Community Foundation as we continue to partner with donors, support nonprofits, grow community initiatives, and ensure the future of Park City,” says Kristi Cumming, Chair of the Board of Park City Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation has generated more than $43.8 million in total impact and is committed to its important role of solving Park City’s toughest challenges by bringing together generous donors, nonprofit experts, and community leaders to benefit all the people of greater Park City.

Kanshepolsky will report to the Board of Directors and will work part-time with a focus on key issues the community is facing, leading operations, and conducting strategic planning for 2022.

The Community Foundation plans to continue its CEO search after a hiatus. The Community Foundation is confident that a permanent CEO will be hired in the coming year to carry on the great work accomplished by the staff and the organization.