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Our Team

Our team is here to serve you. We help donors connect their giving spirit with community need. We’re your charitable advisor, and source of expertise about making a lasting impact in your community.

Our staff have a wealth of experience and are experts in our community. Your Community Foundation anticipates emerging needs, future challenges and works with donors and community partners to build strong and resilient communities.

Laura LaValley

Chief Executive Officer

780-538-2820
laura@nafgives.com
Laura is inspired by community builders, thrives in teamwork, and loves to make meaningful connections. Born in Grande Prairie, and raised on a farm near DeBolt, Laura has strong connections to our region. From her deep seated pioneer family roots and her long time volunteer work, to her lengthy career in local not for profit organizations, Laura is a great resource for information and helping others leave their legacy.

Naomi Bressey

Administrative Assistant

780-538-2820
naomi@nafgives.com
Naomi’s career has been split between therapeutic and administrative work. She is passionate about helping others. When she isn’t working, Naomi is often volunteering at her kids’ school or with her Neighborhood Association.

Amanda Cyr

Grants Manager

780-538-2820
amanda@nafgives.com
Amanda was born and raised in the Peace Country and has called Grande Prairie her home for the past 25 years.  Amanda attended Grande Prairie Regional College and had the privilege to work at the GPRC Foundation for 10 years. 

Brittany Kelsey

Development Manager

780-538-2820
brittany@nafgives.com
Brittany Kelsey has been working in the nonprofit sector since 2016 at the Philip J. Dinosaur Museum, which included leading and coordinating community outreach, communications and events, and since 2019 at the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie as the Manager of Development and Administration.

Shelley Younger

Financial Controller

780-538-2820
shelley@nafgives.com
Shelley Younger provides over 20 years of experience within our Foundation. She is an integral part of our work, ensuring accuracy and efficiency for all of our stakeholders. She has been instrumental with the integration of new processes, systems and brings analytical expertise to our team! Shelley is a long-time Grande Prairie resident who enjoys travel, theatre and her family!

Emma Robins

Marketing Assistant

780-538-2820
emma@nafgives.com
Emma is aiding in social media and marketing for the Foundation. Born and raised in the County of Grande Prairie, she is excited to be helping the Foundation and her city. Emma is taking English, Film, and Indigenous Studies at the University of Toronto. Emma enjoys working in the non-for-profit sector and hopes to do so after she graduates.

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We are very proud of the continued relationships with the following community leaders. Partnerships with organizations that are dedicated to giving back to their local community ensure that your Northwestern Alberta Foundation can continue to build community. Please support those who support us!

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