Staff
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rena Coughlin
rcoughlin@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.3230
Rena Coughlin joined the Nonprofit Center as President & CEO in 2005. Her career includes work as CEO of Girls, Inc. of Jacksonville and eight years in Washington D.C. working as a legislative aide to Senator Bob Graham. Prior to working in the Senate, Rena lived and worked in Liberia, West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. She joined the Peace Corps after graduating from the University of Florida in 1981.
Contact Rena if you need: information and resources for advocacy or lobbying local, statewide and national officials on issues concerning the nonprofit sector; recommendations for building alliances with people and organizations to advance your organization; and information on state of the nonprofit sector. Rena facilitates the CEO Confidential member convening group.
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Leah Donelan
ldonelan@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.4007
Leah Donelan is the Vice President of Operations for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. Leah’s nonprofit work began while attending the University of Florida where she chaired the UF Dance Marathon, an event that included 700 volunteers who raised over $175,000 for Children’s Miracle Network. After graduating, she worked for the American Cancer Society, providing cancer education to the community and coordinating ACS’ largest local fundraiser, the Cowford Ball. As an independent consultant, she worked with a variety of nonprofits including the Alliance for World Class Education, a group of business leaders whose focus is improving public education; Better Baymeadows, a transportation management organization; and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida.
Leah serves on the national board for CISV USA, an international peace education organization; the executive committee of JCCI Forward; is a co-founder of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Jacksonville; and was honored as the Jacksonville Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40. She is a Jacksonville native and graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in political science.
Contact Leah if you need: recommendations on developing partnerships and sharing of resources among area nonprofits; status of the Moving Forward Together initiative; and information on The Link, technology, human resources and staff compensation. Leah facilitates the Heartbeat Away and Access Central convening groups.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS
Kimberly Govan
kgovan@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.4017
Kimberly is the Director of Membership and Programs for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. After relocating to Jacksonville in 2004, she worked for Episcopal Children’s Services, a nonprofit agency, where she oversaw preschool education standards encouraging a conducive learning environment for its students. Soon after, she decided to take her career a step further and became an administrator at Tutor Time Learning Center, managing a staff of 40 teachers and 200 students.
Kimberly is originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina. She obtained a bachelor’s of science degree in Family Consumer Sciences Business/Child Development from South Carolina State University. While there, Kimberly volunteered at several organizations including health ministries, summer reading programs, voter registration and community theaters.
Contact Kimberly if you need: information about Nonprofit Center membership, its benefits, and programming. Kimberly facilitates the Vision to Venue member convening group.
RESOURCE AND LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Leah Kremp
lkremp@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.3222
Leah Kremp is the Resource and Logistics Coordinator for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. She is a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. While in school, Leah completed several Independent Study courses focusing on society’s impact on the nonprofit sector. Leah also spent time as a volunteer for Harbor House of Orange County, as well as coordinating and hosting several events raising awareness and funding for the organization. After graduating, Leah worked in various service and support positions with the University of North Florida, including the Recruiting, Development, and Customer Service Manager for the university bookstore.
Contact Leah if you need: information about WeGive.org, salary compensation, general community resources, and Nonprofit Center events or assistance with The Link.
PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANT
Chris Folds
cfolds@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.3203
Chris Folds is the Public Policy and Advocacy Assistant for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. Chris was first exposed to nonprofit organizations through his volunteer work with the I.M. Sulzbacher Center, Cummer Museum, World Golf Hall of Fame and West Jacksonville Rotary Club. While in college at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Chris continued to volunteer and did so as an intern for both United States Senator Bill Nelson and then- City Council President Kevin Hyde. Upon graduating from FSU, Chris went to work for Habitat for Humanity, Jacksonville where he assisted in the start up of a new fundraising venture, the HabiJax ReStore. He then joined Children’s Home Society of Florida to coordinate its M.O.D.E.L. Mentoring program for children who have an incarcerated parent.
Chris is a proud Jacksonville native and is a graduate of Leadership Jacksonville’s Collegiate Leadership Experience. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Administration from the University of North Florida with a focus in Nonprofit Management.
Contact Chris if you need: information or resources for advocacy and direct lobbying and information about the Florida Nonprofit Association. Chris often facilitaties convenings on various advocacy topics.
COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Jen Hyde
jhyde@nonprofitctr.org
Phone: 904.390.3290
Jen Hyde is the Communications Assistant for the Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida. Since 2003, Jen has raised awareness and funds for nearly two dozen nonprofits. She has developed communications campaigns for organizations including the Ad Council, AIGA Jacksonville, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, and several animal rescue groups. Jen has a Bachelor of Science in Art from Florida State University, and a Master of Professional Studies in Strategic Public Relations from the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. Her experience spans design, marketing, advertising, and public relations.
Contact Jen if you need: information on sector messages, branding, and communications and Moving Forward Together. If you are a member of the media, please contact Jen with any information requests.