Pictured: Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces staff expansion and growth, with Kelly Borgia being promoted to Director of Brand Engagement, Carol Martin Brown, MBA, CPA joining as Chief Financial Officer, and Emily Joslin joining the Philanthropy t

Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) is proud to announce the promotion of Kelly Borgia to Director of Brand Engagement, the selection of Carol Martin Brown, MBA, CPA as Chief Financial Officer, and the addition of Emily Joslin as Philanthropic Advisor. “Kelly, Carol, and Emily bring unique strengths and community insight to fuel exceptional donor experiences and deepened community impact. I am excited about our team members in their new roles at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, as the qualities and experiences that Kelly, Carol, and Emily bring will benefit our community and Foundation for years to come. With our dynamic and dedicated team, we are fully prepared to deliver outstanding support to our donors and the community we serve," said Gulf Coast’s President | CEO Phillip Lanham. Borgia joined Gulf Coast in 2018 after working for 10 years at Asolo Repertory Theatre as their Production Stage Manager. In her six-plus-year career at Gulf Coast, Borgia has served as a Philanthropic Administrator on the Philanthropy Team, Strategic Engagement Manager on the Brand Strategy and Experience Team, and as of July 2024, she has now been promoted to Director of Brand Engagement. In her new role, Borgia will oversee Gulf Coast’s strategic communication efforts, ensuring alignment with the Foundation’s goals and enhancing brand visibility and loyalty. She will manage partnerships, coordinate major grants, and lead event planning. Martin Brown, a certified public accountant, joins Gulf Coast with 30 years of financial leadership experience in the social sector and investments industry, most recently spending six years at the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg as their Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. She is passionate about Gulf Coast’s mission-driven work and making a meaningful impact in the community. In her new role, Martin Brown will work with the Board and staff to create and monitor policies that strengthen Gulf Coast, its investment portfolio, its spending, and its internal controls, providing key information to inform Gulf Coast’s future. Joslin joined Gulf Coast in August 2024 after serving as Associate Director of Development for the Circle Program at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, overseeing the museum’s highest level of membership, developing relationships with donors, and offering unique stewardship experiences over the last two years. A senior-level executive with 25 plus years of experience in finance, philanthropy, marketing, and media, she works directly with donors to realize their philanthropic goals and maximize their impact in her Gulf Coast Philanthropic Advisor role. Joslin’s extensive experience working with philanthropists and her ability to create unique opportunities that speak directly to their passions make her an exciting fit for the Gulf Coast team and its donors.

Pictured: Gulf Coast Community Foundation announces staff expansion and growth, with Kelly Borgia being promoted to Director of Brand Engagement, Carol Martin Brown, MBA, CPA joining as Chief Financial Officer, and Emily Joslin joining the Philanthropy t