Our Team
Julie Scott Soffner
Executive Director
One word to describe the Foundation? Life-changing
What is the most gratifying part of your job? The most gratifying part of this role is the fulfillment of dreams and opportunities for so many children. Opportunities to learn and grow should be available to all children. TTEF is making that a reality in St. Louis.
Where did you go to High School? St. Thomas Aquinas High School
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Pete Cerone
Senior Director of Advancement
One word to describe the Foundation? Opportunity
What is the most gratifying part of your job? Our work creates opportunities for young people. I believe a quality education has a tremendous impact, laying the foundation that an individual can rely upon the rest of their life.
Where did you go to High School? St. John Vianney High School
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Jackie Cordia
Director of Advancement Services and Events
One word to describe the Foundation? Inspiring
What is the most gratifying part of your job? To work in an office that allows so many children and families across the St. Louis region educational opportunities of their choice, and in doing so, strengthening our community.
Where did you go to High School? Rosati-Kain High School
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Sr. Cathy Doherty, SSND
Director of Advancement
One word to describe the Foundation? Hope-filled
What is the most gratifying part of your job? I find it very humbling to walk with families and their children. I love following Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plan I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future.” To walk with families struggling to afford Catholic education and enable them to achieve this dream for their children, I find most gratifying. We can witness God’s love and grace along each individual’s journey.
Where did you go to High School? Rosati-Kain High School
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Kim Donermeyer
Advancement Services Coordinator
One word to describe the Foundation? Supportive
What is the most gratifying part of your job? Working with an organization that is making a transformative impact in the education and lives of children.
Where did you go to High School? Central High School in Illinois
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James Fotenos
Marketing & Communications Manager
One word to describe the Foundation? Hope
What is the most gratifying part of your job? Working with an organization that is making a transformative impact in the education and the lives of children.
Where did you go to High School? De Smet Jesuit High School
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Laura George
Senior Director of Scholarship Programs
One word to describe the Foundation? Scholarships
What is the most gratifying part of your job? I enjoy working with the families, offering them a chance for a better education.
Where did you go to High School? Villa Duchesne
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Jermecia Jackson
MOScholars Program Manager
One word to describe the Foundation? Empower
What is the most gratifying part of your job? As a mother of small children, giving other parents the opportunity to advocate for their children’s education in the most dynamic way.
Where did you go to High School? Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School
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