Congratulations to the 2026 Blackbaud Community All-Stars!

Hi Community, 

We’re thrilled to announce our 2026 Blackbaud Community All-Star cohort! This year, we’re welcoming four new outstanding members alongside 37 incredible returning All-Stars who continue to make a difference in our community.  

New All-Stars: 

• Sara Niemiec, Excelsior University 
• Lauren Henderson, Dexter Southfield School 
• Rochelle Toomer, Emma Willard School 
• Faith Murray, Conception Abbey

Returning All-Stars: 

• Irene Hui, Doheny Eye Institute 
• Sue Christensen, Salt Lake Community College 
• Rachel Kauer, Trinity-Pawling School 
• Patti Nowak, Oregon State University Foundation 
• Karen L Stuhlfeier, Amherst Wilder Foundation 
• Moriah Petersen Griffin, Montessori School of Durham 
• Delphine Rocher-Lewis, Université de Montréal 
• Aldera Chisholm, Sentinel Consulting 
• Angela Hunter, The Imlay Foundation 
• Beth Gallagher, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville 
• Hallie Guiseppe, Alvernia University 
• Audrey Kidwell, Center for Disaster Philanthropy 
• Elaine Tucker, Christus Health Foundation 
• Karen Diener, W4Sight LLC 
• Carlene Johnson, Next Level Services LLC 
• JoAnn Strommen, South Dakota Mines 
• Elizabeth Johnson, The Putney School 
• Nicole Holt, Preble Street 
• Marie Stark, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation 
• Sunshine Watson, Barker & Scott 
• Roger Berg, Donnelly College 
• Amy Dana, Bat Conservation International 
• Joan Perry, Brevard Schools Foundation 
• Karen Tuecke, Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 
• Dan Snyder, Bennington College 
• Austen Brown, Prenger Solutions 
• Alex Wong, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 
• Brian Gray, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School 
• Patti Hommes, Jack & Jill Center 
• Dariel Dixon, Chautauqua Institution 
• Rachel Cavalier, Jewish Care 
• Nick Marchese, Emma Willard School 
• Keith Wilson, GuideStone Financial Resources 
• Jennifer Kluh, Charles Regional Medical Center Foundation 
• Miki Martin, Cincinatti Children’s Hospital Medical Center 
• Amy Barker, Omatic 
• Joe Moretti, National World War Two Museum 

You can easily spot the All-Stars in the community with this special badge under their names and on their profile page: 

Throughout the year, you’ll hear their valuable insights and expertise in “Ask an All-Star" discussions, blog posts, webinars, and at Blackbaud events. 

 Thank you to everyone who applied—we appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to engaging with you more throughout this year. And congratulations again to all our 2026 Blackbaud Community All-Stars! 

Blackbaud Community All-Stars Program Overview: 

The Community All-Star program is all about recognizing members who go above and beyond to make the Blackbaud Community a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive place. These All-Stars are always ready to step in, answer questions, share their expertise, and help everyone get the most out of our community. You can learn more about the program, including All-Star expectations and perks, here.  

The nomination period for the Blackbaud Community All-Stars 2027 cohort is coming later this year. If you're interested in applying, now is the perfect time to get more involved in the community and show off that All-Star spirit. We’re excited to see even more of you join this program in 2027 and beyond! 🌟