about the FOUNDATION
The Chesapeake College Foundation fuels student success and community growth by securing resources that support scholarships, innovative teaching, and vital college programs. Your contribution helps ensure that Chesapeake College students have access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive academically and beyond. Together, we’re building a stronger future for our region.
The Foundation works with individuals, businesses, and organizations to cultivate lasting partnerships that enhance education and extend the College’s impact in the community. By joining us, you play a pivotal role in transforming lives and fostering local prosperity.
making a DIFFERENCE
At the Chesapeake College Foundation, every gift makes a difference. From providing essential scholarships to improving campus facilities, your generosity supports students on their educational journeys. Our donors help create an environment where students can excel, no matter their financial circumstances.
Together, we’re making an impact that stretches far beyond the classroom.
Supporting the education of people from
fIVE COUNTIES
and beyond
More than
A difference made in the lives of
305
Chesapeake College Foundation Student Scholars
Over
Support for
40
different degrees and work-ready certifications
More than
latest NEWS
Stay up-to-date with the latest Foundation news. From new scholarship announcements to major campus developments made possible by our donors, read how your support is changing lives at Chesapeake College.
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who we ARE
Development Staff
Amber McGinnis, B.S., M.A.
Director of Development & Executive Director of the Chesapeake College Foundation
[email protected]Â |Â 410-827-5866
Matti Ruppert, A.A., B.A.
Development Coordinator
[email protected]Â |Â 410-827-5862
Anne Shepard, B.S., M.A.
Grants Specialist
[email protected]Â |Â 410-822-5400 ext. 2191
Board of Directors
The Foundation Board is made up of community leaders from Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties, as well as the College President and three members of the Chesapeake College Board of Trustees.
Darius Johnson
Foundation Board President
Washington College Fellow
Talbot County
Robin Martin
Foundation Board Vice President
Queenstown Bank
Caroline County
Douglas Gill
Foundation Board Secretary
Snowden Lane, LLC
Dorchester County
J. Brian Stitcher, CPA
Foundation Board Treasurer
JBS & Company, LLC
Kent County
Nicole Barth
Chesapeake College Faculty
Talbot County
Clifford Coppersmith
Chesapeake College President
Queen Anne’s County
Linda Friday
QAC Chamber of Commerce
Caroline County
Shelly Gross-Wade
Chesapeake College Trustee
Queen Anne’s County
Brandon Hesson
City of Cambridge
Dorchester County
Reza Jafari
Chesapeake College Trustee
Talbot County
Evan Miles
Bluestem Farms, LLC
Queen Anne’s County
Milton Nagel
Chesapeake College Trustee
Caroline County
Princess Williams
Chesapeake College Staff
Dorchester County
Tracey Williams
Retired, KCPS
Kent County
Danielle Wilson, RN
UMMS Shore Regional Health
Talbot County
EMERITUS
Bruce Armistead
Armistead, Lee, Rust & Wright, P.A.
Talbot County
Dewey Blades (deceased)
Chesapeake College Trustee Emeritus
Dorchester County
Stuart Bounds
Chesapeake College President Emeritus
Talbot County
Robert Sheehan, Jr.
Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI)
Kent County (DE)
Contact Information
Development Office
Dorchester Administration Building
Second Floor
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.