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ABOUT US
Staff and Committees
Harry J. Vande Velde III
President and CEO
hvandevelde@legacyfoundationlakeco.org
Harry joined Legacy Foundation in June 2010 as the organization’s third president since its founding in 1992. He brings nearly 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising and education that will benefit Legacy Foundation and the community as Legacy focuses on educational attainment for all students in Lake County.
Harry previously was vice president of development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago. He also served as CEO of St. Jude League & Claretian Publications in Chicago, and as president of The Schools of St. Benedict in Chicago, which has 800 students from preschool through high school. In addition, Harry has led numerous successful major gift and capital campaigns with Community Counseling Service and St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio. His experience also includes nonprofit consulting and presenting, teaching and coaching.
Harry earned a master’s degree in education with a concentration in supervision from Cleveland State University, and a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Dayton.
At Legacy Foundation, Harry’s priorities include board interaction, prospect and gift management, communication, and driving initiatives linked to the organization’s strategic plan through actionable items.
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Cara M. Spicer
Grants & Communication Officer
cspicer@legacyfoundationlakeco.org
Cara completed her Masters in Public Affairs at Indiana University Northwest and is currently an adjunct professor in the SPEA program. Cara brings to Legacy her years of experience in our nonprofit community as both a volunteer and staff member. Cara was recently introduced at the Legacy Foundation Community Grant session and Cara may be contacted at cspicer@legacyfoundationlakeco.org.
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Eddie Melton
Community Initiative Officer
emelton@legacyfoundationlakeco.org
Eddie is a graduate of Horace Mann High School, attended Kentucy State and is currently enrolled at Calumet College of St. Joseph. Most recently, Eddie was the Compliance Officer with Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living with the "No Workshops, No Jumpshots" program. In January 2009, Eddie joined Legacy Foundation as the Community Initiative Officer to support the College Readiness Fund.
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Kimberly Bernstein
Administration & Scholarship Officer
kbernstein@legacyfoundationlakeco.org
Kim joined Legacy Foundation in 2004, with years of expericene in database management and customer service. She worked in the Customer Service Dept. of United Consumer Club as well as Highland Superstores, and as Office Manger for Illiana Transit Warehouse in Hammond and Shamrock Terminals in Gary. When not working, Kim spends her time acting and directing for community theatre productions throughout Lake and Porter County.
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David T. Albers, CPA
AFS Accounting Services
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