Sky Foundation Inc. has named Jody Skonieczny as its new executive director. She is succeeding Sheila Sky Kasselman, Sky’s recently deceased founder.
With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Skonieczny specializes in bringing people and resources together. She has worked in nonprofit organizations of all sizes, from her small-town chamber of commerce to large national charitable organizations.
Most recently she was senior vice president, member engagement, volunteer development and chief strategy officer with MICPA, and previously held related positions with St. Clair County Community College and Detroit Red Wings – Little Caesars Amateur Hockey.
Skonieczny holds a B.A. in communication from Oakland University and an M.A. in liberal studies from the University of Michigan – Flint. She is pursuing her doctorate in Leadership Studies at LSU – Shreveport.
“I am excited and honored to work alongside the dedicated board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters of Sky Foundation,” said Skonieczny. “With their passion and hope as a catalyst, I know we will make great strides in our mission of raising awareness and funding innovative research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.”
Sky Foundation is a nonprofit based in Michigan that raises awareness and funds innovative research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer. This organization was founded by Sheila Sky Kasselman, a 16-year survivor of pancreatic cancer.
“Selecting someone special to take the reins of Sky Foundation was a
thorough and thoughtful process,” says Geoffrey Kasselman, son of founder Sheila Sky Kasselman and a member of the governing board and search committee for the Sky Foundation. “We have every confidence that Jody is the one to take Sky to
the next level. On behalf of the Kasselman family, I welcome Jody and know that my mom
would be elated to have Jody leading Sky Foundation.”
