Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has announced the promotion of a seasoned staff member, the addition of a philanthropic trailblazer, and the addition of an experienced donor relations staff member. Kelly Borgia joined Gulf Coast in the summer of 2018 after having worked 10 years at Asolo Repertory Theatre as their Production Stage Manager. Borgia served as a Philanthropic Coordinator and Administrator in the Philanthropy Services team at Gulf Coast, and she has now been appointed to Strategic Engagement Manager.  Sasha Hausman Pyatte, CFRE joins the Gulf Coast team as a Philanthropic Advisor, bringing experience in leadership, communications, donor cultivation, and stewardship. Pyatte most recently served as Director of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships at the Van Wezel Foundation where she developed, executed, and evaluated long-term goals and strategies for the foundation and the future Sarasota Performing Arts Center. Priscilla Boward joins the Gulf Coast team as Philanthropic Administrator. Boward hails from Caledonia, Michigan where she worked with many nonprofits for several years. She brings experience in donor relations, volunteer coordination, and communications. In her new role, Boward will work closely with the Philanthropy Services team to assist donors in establishing relationships with Gulf Coast. For more than 25 years, Gulf Coast Community Foundation has transformed our region through bold and proactive philanthropy. Gulf Coast serves the needs of the region through systemic change and viable solutions, as a partner in philanthropy and a leader in community initiatives.