We are pleased to announce that Kathryn Wise Huschke has joined the Neithercut Philanthropy team as a Senior Fellow. Ms. Huschke brings a wealth of experience from her 15-year tenure as Executive Director of the Oleson Foundation in Traverse City, where she retired in 2024. Prior to her leadership at the Oleson Foundation, she served as Vice President of Program at the Fremont Area Community Foundation in Michigan.
Ms. Huschke has demonstrated her commitment to the nonprofit sector through active participation on various boards and committees, including the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Council on Foundations. A native of Traverse City, she graduated from Traverse City Central High School and holds a B.A. in Communications from Michigan State University.
Kathy and her husband, John, reside in Traverse City and enjoy the many offerings of the region, along with their two grown children and four grandchildren. We are excited to welcome her extensive expertise and dedication to our team.