Author: Joumana Altallal

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Joumana Altallal as our Senior Communications Manager. Joumana will expand the visibility of the organization to meaningfully engage the region’s diverse audiences and work strategically to develop and maintain effective and innovative communications that reflect organizational values and goals.  

“We are excited Joumana has joined our team and will be sharing her expertise, passions, and lived experiences to advance the work of the Community Foundation,” Brennan Gould, president and CEO of the Community Foundation, said.  

Joumana most recently worked as the Program Lead on the Trauma and Violent Conflict team for Beyond Conflict and brings extensive experience in project management, research, communications, and a strong passion for social impact and equity. 

“I am delighted to be embarking on this journey with the Community Foundation, where I will focus on building communications strategies that engage and center community voices, grow impact, and foster meaningful connections,” Joumana said. “I can’t wait to share the stories, successes, and partnerships that make the work of the Community Foundation possible.”    

Joumana holds a B.A. from the University of Virginia and a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry from the University of Michigan’s Helen Zell Writers’ Program, where she received a fellowship to conduct qualitative research in Najaf for her thesis on gender-based violence following the American invasion of Iraq. 

Joumana is currently at work on her first book about her family’s journey coming to the U.S. from Iraq. She spends her free time rummaging around bookshops, visiting local art exhibits, and eating copious amounts of gelato.   

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is pleased to welcome Terrel White as our Director of Advancement. Terrel will oversee strategic resource development, donor education, philanthropic services, and ensure that the advancement team is equipped to connect donors with impactful community initiatives. 

“We are delighted Terrel has joined our team and will be sharing his leadership experience, unique lived experiences, and strong dedication to helping improve lives throughout our communities and region,” said Brennan Gould, president and CEO of the Community Foundation.  

Terrel most recently served as Director of Advancement & Communications at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. He brings to the Community Foundation a wealth of experience in fund development and the field of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) consulting. 

“In being newer to this area and learning about the ecosystem, time and time again the Community Foundation came up as a responsive resource, dynamic partner, and innovative changemaker and I am so excited to be joining this team,” said Terrel. “I both know and care deeply about the power of philanthropy, authentic relationships, and equitable systems change; I look forward to advancing those things in my work at the Community Foundation and improving the quality of life in our region.” 

Terrel holds a BA from Wayne State University and obtained a Master of Social Work with a focus on Social Change, Innovation, and Policy Advocacy from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Administration: Non-Profit Administration and Fundraising from Central Michigan University.  He founded Werq Consulting, a premier consulting agency dedicated to bringing meaningful and sustainable change to clients across the United States. Terrel’s involvement in the fundraising and social impact sector has been recognized as a 2020-21 Policy Fellow with the Network for Social Work Management and a 2022 Association of Fundraising Professionals, Global – Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional. 

Terrel is an avid traveler with a goal to visit each state and every continent. Holding a deep appreciation of art and culture, Terrel also enjoys live performances, art galleries, and museums as staples in his adventures both locally and in his travels. An excellent home baker, his treats are an extension of his joy and creativity.