Cris Kutzli she/her
Send Cris a Message- Joined the Community Foundation:
- 1999
Inspirational Quote:
Nothing has ever been achieved by the person who says, ‘It can't be done.'
What Cris does:
Cris leads the Community Foundation's equitable education strategy, partnering to advance grantmaking, scholarships and advocacy work. She leads learning and directs administration of both the scholarship program and Challenge Scholars Program, a place-based, cross-sector initiative to ensure first-generation, low income students obtain a degree or credential.
What she did before:
Previously, Cris served as Executive Director of the Garfield Park Neighborhood Association. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science/Secondary Education and a Graduate Certificate in Program Evaluation from Michigan State University.
When Cris is not working:
Cris enjoys walking and hiking, traveling, listening to audiobooks, checking out new places to eat and drink with friends and family and Michigan summers.
A few of Cris's favorite things…
- Nonprofit:
- Kent School Services Network
- Place to send out-of-towners:
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Place to eat or drink:
- Any place with a nice deck or patio and a view of nature.
- Part of her job:
- Playing a part in helping students realize their dreams.
- Nonprofit:
- Kent School Services Network
- Place to send out-of-towners:
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
- Place to eat or drink:
- Any place with a nice deck or patio and a view of nature.
- Part of her job:
- Playing a part in helping students realize their dreams.