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Sandi Scannelli was appointed in 2018 as the first President & CEO of the Foundation. She joined the Foundation with more than eight years of community foundation experience, having served as President & CEO for community foundations in both Virginia and Florida. She received numerous civic awards and recognition for her community focus, solutions implemented to emerging challenges, and leadership. Sandi earned a Bachelor of Arts from Mary Baldwin University, with a concentration in Business. In her free time, she enjoys walking, cooking, and cultural activities with friends and neighbors.
Emmy is a lifelong resident of East Bend with an MBA from Gardner Webb University and more than 15 years experience in banking as manager and lender for First National Bank of PA in Yadkinville, NC. She and her husband, Steven Corn, have one son, Landon. While supporting her husband in his role as a local minister, Emmy also gives of her time and talents as a member of the Yadkinville Rotary Club and as coordinator of the annual Empty Bowls event for Yadkin Christian Ministries. She is also the co-founder of the NC DECA Friends and Alumni Association that supports high school career and technical education students with networking and scholarship opportunities. Importantly, she knows our Foundation very well, having served on its board of directors and on various grant and scholarship committees for the past several years. Emmy feels like she has been “called” into this new role.
Greg joined the Foundation in December 2020, bringing over 15 years of experience in development and educational programming from his roles with Triad nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions. His commitment to community service extends beyond his professional work; he has actively volunteered with the Forsyth County Library, F3 Winston-Salem, and the Piedmont Environmental Alliance. Greg has also been involved with various boards, including EarthShare of North Carolina, The North Carolina Writers Network, and Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center. A Rotarian since 2015, he has been part of the Downtown Winston-Salem and Clemmons Rotary clubs. Greg completed Leadership Winston-Salem in 2007 and Leadership Lewisville-Clemmons in 2022. He holds a bachelor's degree from Guilford College and a Master of Arts from Appalachian State University. Outside of work, Greg enjoys spending time with his wife, Molly, and their son, Rex, exploring local bookstores and hiking trails as well as training for his next running race.
Mick (Mackenzie) M. Bowman is a lifelong Yadkin County resident who began her professional career by working for the Yadkin County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. She held the title of Chamber and Visitors Center Coordinator and developed not only communication and graphic design skills, but also a deep love and appreciation for her local community. She went on to grow her graphic design knowledge by working as a visual artist for a creative agency and is now excited to use her knowledge and abilities at the Shallow Ford Foundation. Mick is a graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor’s degree in General Marketing and a minor in Graphic Communications. She is an active member of Peace Haven Baptist Church in Yadkinville where she supports her husband Jared who serves there as the Student Director. When not working, Mick enjoys volunteering at church as a student leader, spending time with her family, drawing or painting, and being outdoors.
Keeping up with 26 Shore Scholars now enrolled in higher education across the state and beyond is more than the high school mentors could do while also serving in their Yadkin County Schools positions. Through a special grant from the Wayne A. Shore Endowment, the part-time pilot position of a Shore Scholars Advisor was created. Djuna's energy and enthusiasm for teens and young adults, and prior experience in education along with having had 3 children pursuing post-secondary education have been invaluable in this role. Djuna retired in 2021 from Elkin City Schools as a Special Education teacher, serving grades K-12. She received her Bachelor of Science from Western Carolina University, and her teaching certification in Special Education from Longwood University in Virginia. Djuna lives in Yadkinville with her husband and has three sons.
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Dr. Todd Martin joins the Shallow Ford Foundation part-time to continue the development of the Yadkin County Education Foundation Fund. Recently retired as Superintendent of Yadkin County Schools, Dr. Martin has been a tireless advocate for teachers and students for the past 10+ years. Under his leadership, YCS has launched several successful community partnerships resulting in enhanced support and educational opportunities for students, including the Yadkin County Education Foundation, a fund of the Shallow Ford Foundation, launched in 2023. Dr. Martin saw this new resource as important and with an unfinished goal. Thus, in addition to a much-deserved break, he will be assisting us in the continued development of the Yadkin County Education Foundation. We feel so fortunate to continue to work with Dr. Martin in growing this resource for YCS. His enthusiasm and leadership in doing everything possible to enhance educational opportunities for students is inspiring and unequaled. He brings wisdom, experience, and determination to the development of this Foundation.
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