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Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Welcomes New CEO

The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation has named Alysha Pasquali as its new Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. We look forward to welcoming Alysha to our Michigan community of philanthropy!

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Content excerpted and adapted from a Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation press release.

The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) has named Alysha Pasquali as its chief executive and chief operating officer.

In this role, Pasquali will lead the foundation in its continued growth as a focal point in local philanthropy and catalyst for positive impact on all citizens of Isabella County.

“Alysha has the expertise, relationships and passion for supporting others that are needed to propel the Foundation and community forward,” Marcie Otteman, MPACF Board president said. “She is a smart, energetic and engaging leader who brings people together to build momentum.”

Pasquali has been the director of strategic philanthropy at WCMU Public Media since 2016. She also has been director of development for Central Michigan University libraries and College of Business Administration, and assistant director of the Chippewa Athletic Fund. She has worked for Bolger and Battle Marketing Communications in Midland and Midland Center for the Arts.

“Mt. Pleasant, Isabella County and the surrounding area have shaped who I am and allowed me to grow since I was in high school here,” Pasquali said. “Many opportunities have been given to me, and I can’t wait to create and expand opportunities for others, so they, too, can grow in their own unique ways.

Pasquali will be the MPACF’s sixth leader since it was formed 33 years ago, in 1990. She replaces Amanda Schafer, who stepped down from the CEO/COO position in November after leading the foundation for 13 years.

“I love to have conversations with people about the impact they want to create. I love to hear their ideas and then help make them happen. People tell me I’m open, genuine and trustworthy — traits that will be easy to share because I believe so much in the Foundation, its donors, staff and board, and our community and residents,” Pasquali said.

We look forward to welcoming Pasquali to our CMF community of philanthropy.

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