INA, Ill. (October 6, 2022) 鈥� The 海角视频 Foundation is the cornerstone that helps provide students from the region with educational opportunities at 海角视频. It has provided countless students with scholarships, recognition for achievements, and support to the communities in which RLC serves.
As RLC looks to the future of education, it has structured the Foundation to help better serve students with a streamlined organizational structure.
Meet the New 海角视频 Foundation
Cathy DeJarnette
Cathy DeJarnette, Executive Director of Administrative Services, will oversee the Foundation鈥檚 staff, help the group set its vision as they take on new development projects, and serve as the liaison with the RLC President鈥檚 Office.
DeJarnette served RLC for several years as the executive assistant to the president before taking on her new responsibilities with human resources and, most recently, the foundation.
鈥淚 am truly excited and optimistic about the direction the RLC Foundation is heading,鈥� Dejarnette said. 鈥淲e have several dedicated staff members in the Foundation office, and we have an engaged and supportive board of directors working with us.鈥�
Amy Newell
Amy Newell, RLC Foundation Assistant Director of Development, will oversee the Foundation events and operations.
Newell has served at 海角视频 in the student records department, president鈥檚 office, events, and now at the Foundation.
鈥淚 am so excited to work with a team of people who bring different skills and experiences to support 海角视频, our staff, faculty, students, and ultimately the community,鈥� said Newell.
Lexi Johnson
Lexi Johnson, RLCF Development Coordinator, focuses on the scholarship program, git entries, donor acknowledgment, data management, and social media.
Johnson graduated from McKendree with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Sports management and marketing in 2020. She worked in the non-profit sector as a community development intern with the St. Louis Blues. She has served at the Foundation since February 2021.
鈥淭he RLCF restructure allows us to build personal relationships with the selfless givers who continue to work to improve the college,鈥� stated Johnson. 鈥淚t allows me to have more contact with those donors and, ultimately, a larger impact on student opportunities. This personal atmosphere has been a notable benefit of the Foundation鈥檚 restructuring.鈥�
Dawn Johnson
Dawn Johnson, RLCF Major Gift Officer, is responsible for capital campaigns, planned giving, and contributions above $5,000.
Johnson has spent prior years in higher education at Eastern Illinois University and Southeast Missouri State. She enjoys being a part of something bigger and cultivating relationships with the college and the community.
鈥淚 am looking forward to working with current and potential donors to see the goals of RLC Foundation come to life,鈥� said Johnson.
