When not working, Meredith loves spending time with her family, trying new recipes, and being outside.

Gwendolyn M. Donahue serves as the Sr. Manager of Engagement and Giving at Trellis for Tomorrow, where she leverages her passion for cultivating sustainable futures through community engagement and impactful philanthropy. With a career dedicated to donor relations and major gift solicitation, Gwendolyn brings extensive experience in fostering meaningful connections and driving philanthropic support.

Before joining Trellis, Gwendolyn was the Manager of Donor Relations and Board Liaison at the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Her strategic approach to donor stewardship and development initiatives significantly contributed to enhancing donor relationships and advancing institutional goals.

Gwendolyn’s commitment to social, and economic justice is evident throughout her career, including her tenure at the Catholic Foundation for Brooklyn and Queens, where she played a key role in donor cultivation and event management. Her dedication to building resilient communities is underscored by her ongoing professional development in fundraising strategies and nonprofit management.

Outside of her work at Trellis, Gwen can be found tending to her small vegetable patch, experimenting with baking recipes, and managing her own business specializing in organizing and home management.

Amanda joined the Trellis for Tomorrow team in 2023 as the Finance and Operations Manager. She has a BS in Business from Bloomsburg University. Before joining the team, Amanda had been an educator for over 10 years, and held various roles working on HR and operations aspects of small to medium sized organizations. Amanda’s financial experience extends to managing budgets, financial reporting, grant management, and compliance. She has meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, and her ability to communicate has helped create business impact and adds value to Trellis for Tomorrow. She is an adaptive learner, and always willing to take advantage of new learning opportunities. Beyond her professional role, Amanda is actively involved in volunteer work and community engagement.