Dr. Michelle Foster is the President and CEO of The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF). The largest community foundation in Central Appalachia, TGKVF funds initiatives in education, health, community economic development, basic needs, and arts & culture, granting more than $13 million annually to initiatives that benefit low-wealth individuals. With approximately $320 million in assets made possible by generous donors, TGKVF ranks in the top 100 among community foundations in the United States. Before joining TGKVF in 2016, Michelle was the CEO of the Kanawha Institute for Social Research & Action, Inc. (KISRA), a community-based, non-profit organization that strengthens We