2023 Inaugural Excellence Awards Luncheon Honoree
Ms. Paula Sammons, Over 20 years of experience in philanthropy, with majority of career focused in family economic security and education, both national and place-based programming (Mississippi, Louisiana; Michigan and New Mexico). Currently managing a portfolio of $48 million. FES Focus areas: workforce development; economic inclusion; enterprise development and small business ecosystem; asset development and protection; integrated wrap-around supports; job quality; employer engagement; two generation, whole family approach; family centered and trauma informed coaching; as well as racial and gender equity and intersectional work.