Kara G. Seesholtz, program officer
kseesholtz@csgiving.org
Kara implements and facilitates the competitive grantmaking, strategic initiative, Youth in Philanthropy and scholarship programs of the foundation. In addition, she works with the C.E.O and Berwick Health and Wellness Advisory Committee and affiliate boards to oversee the competitive and strategic grantmaking process, conducts site visits and collects all relevant information necessary for a thorough review of grant proposals and/or evaluation of existing programs. Her work encompasses the Berwick Health and Wellness Fund, Sunbury Area Health Foundation, Selinsgrove Area Community Foundation, various scholarship funds and pass-through grants such as Nurse-Family Partnership. Prior to becoming program officer in 2006, Kara served as the communications officer for CSCF, bringing to the foundation considerable expertise. She previously worked in marketing and communications at Geisinger Health Plan and the Berwick Area Chamber of Commerce. She holds a B.A. in communications from Bloomsburg University.