
The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation (Community Foundation) is delighted to welcome Lakecia Hembry as our new Operations Coordinator. Lakecia will work closely with the operations team to support office administration, coordinate database management, and promote efficiency across all foundation activities.
“Lakecia is a lifelong resident of Louisa County and an active leader and member in her community. Her experience in, and dedication to our region make her a perfect fit for this position,” Brennan Gould, president and CEO of the Community Foundation, said. “Throughout her career, Lakecia has been dedicated to providing high quality customer service to a variety of stakeholders. We’re thrilled to have her on our team.”
Lakecia most recently served as the Human Resources Administrator at Klӧckner Pentaplast where she collaborated with organizations such as Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital to implement programs focused on employee well-being, including healthy eating, stress reduction, and exercise. She also played an instrumental role in advancing DE&I efforts as a founding member of VOICED, an Employee Resource Group, and as Head of Wellbeing for kp’s Women’s Network.
“I am thrilled to join CACF as the Operations Coordinator and contribute to an organization dedicated to fostering equity and community growth,” Lakecia said. “I look forward to using my skills and experiences to support CACF’s mission and help create a lasting, positive impact in our community.”
Lakecia holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She brings a wealth of professional experience in customer service, office management, and administrative and human resource support across her time at Waste Management, Home Instead Senior Care, and Klӧckner Pentaplast.
Lakecia loves traveling, spending time with family, and cooking. An active member of her church, she serves as the church clerk and takes on roles managing social media, sound media, and the church’s website. She currently lives in Louisa with her partner and their two children.