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Kyle English, Executive Director
Kyle English is the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, where he works with donors, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen the region through charitable giving and community investment.
Kyle works closely with donors to help turn their charitable interests into meaningful community impact. By connecting generosity with local needs and opportunities, he helps individuals, families, businesses, and organizations support the causes they care about most while strengthening the communities they call home.
Prior to entering the philanthropic sector, Kyle spent 15 years in financial services, experience that continues to inform his approach to stewardship, strategic planning, and long-term community impact.
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Kyle became a United States citizen in 2008. He and his wife, Yvonne, reside in Western Pennsylvania. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, history, and cooking.
Dan Savolskis, Director of Finance
Dan was born and raised in Grove City, PA. His professional background is both varied and wide ranging. He began as a performing musician, developed marketing and public relations skills from time in the U.S. Army before transitioning to his current career in accounting and finance. His musical background included attending Duquesne University to earn a Bachelor of Music in performance as well as a Master of Music in performance from the University of Michigan while performing with semi-professional and professional groups across both classical and jazz genres. Military service included serving as a public affairs officer, photojournalist and editor of various magazines while traveling across several continents.
He transitioned to accounting and finance in 2001, working with OppenheimerFunds as Business Analyst, Robert F Savolskis CPA as staff accountant, IntegraCare Corporation as Financial Services Manager, and Supreme Manufacturing as CFO before joining the Community Foundation. He earned a CPA Exam Eligibility Certificate as well as a Master of Science in Accounting from Clarion University and has enjoyed working in and learning several different industries to help improve business processes and outcomes.
Dan and his wife Barb live outside of Fredonia PA, where they raise two boys, Nicholas and Lucas. Volunteering runs in the family for both church and community organizations across the area. Currently, Dan also serves as a member of the Lakeview Area School Board.
Amy Atkinson, Director of Strategic Impact
Amy Curren Atkinson is a native of Warren, Pennsylvania. She began her career in the trust department of Mellon Financial Corporation after graduating from Washington and Jefferson College.
In July 2005, Amy attained the designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor. She went on to work at First National Bank Corporation – First National Trust Company, where she advanced and eventually attained the position of Vice President as a Relationship Manager.
From there, Amy joined the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio in 2009 as the associate director where she utilized her expertise in donor relations across several counties.
She serves on numerous boards including Shenango Valley Foundation, Hope Center for Arts and Technology, Manchester Bidwell Corporation and VSEDC. Amy has dedicated her life to inspiring others to live their lives purposefully, passionately and generously.
Julia Sines, Director of Grant and Impact Reporting
Julia is originally from the Valley but left to pursue her undergraduate degree from Elon University in North Carolina. After spending some time in the south, she moved back home and got her master’s degree from Slippery Rock University.
Julia spent the first few years of her career working at Quaker Steak and Lube, and most recently worked at HopeCAT. Her love for serving others and helping solve problems was shaped by both of those experiences and the people she met along the way.
She currently lives in Sharpsville with her son and husband Charlie. In her spare time, she serves as a founding board member with the Social Venture Community of Shenango Valley and enjoys volunteering.
Judy Radkowski, Director of Community and Donor Engagement
Judy has been with the Community Foundation since 2016 and brings both heart and expertise to her role, helping connect donor generosity with meaningful impact in our local communities. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for service, she ensures that every grant supports trusted nonprofit partners doing important work across the region.
A graduate of Robert Morris University, Judy’s career includes more than two decades at The Wall Street Journal and 12 years with Quaker Steak & Lube Franchising Corporation before joining the nonprofit world — where she’s found her true calling in philanthropy.
Judy and her husband Paul live in West Middlesex, Pa. Proud parents of three grown children and grandparents to eight, Judy is deeply rooted in the community and has been an active volunteer in many school, church and civic organizations over the years. Through her work at the Foundation, she remains dedicated to continuing to give back and help others in our local community.
Diane Patton White, Assistant Controller
She was born and raised in Youngstown, OH on the Sharonline, a reference to an old streetcar that ran through the east side of town.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting, which she received in 2017. She achieved her degree while working full-time at Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership and part-time at Walmart. She was also raising her children who are all adults now, still leaning on mom’s guidance and wisdom.
Diane loves spending time with her six grandchildren, ages 2-20. She also enjoys what she refers to as the 3 Bs – Bingo, Bowling, and Bible Study- though not necessarily in that order.
Linda Welch, Scholarship Manager
Linda joined the Community Foundation in the summer of 2012 and prior to that was a small business owner for 16 years. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in a military family. When Linda’s father retired, they made Hermitage their home.
Linda attended Penn State and studied Criminal Justice. Community Service is very important to her. She was an active member of the Hermitage School PTO and volunteered for the March of Dimes, Make A Wish Foundation, and Toys for Tots. Linda has a heart for people and the community. Believing it does “take a village” to raise our children, the Community Foundation provides the opportunity for Linda to get involved and make a difference.
Linda and her husband Drew raised two daughters and now have four amazing grandchildren.
Marilyn Magnotto, Administrative Assistant
Marilyn is responsible for administrative activities that support the needs of the Community Foundation staff.
Marilyn, a lifelong resident of this area, began her employment with the Foundation in October of 2012. Her broad background of administrative support services with various companies serves as a strong base for her involvement with the Foundation. Marilyn previously worked for Congressman Phil English for ten years as his Legislative Director, and she also worked for several non-profit organizations.
Marilyn has been very active with her church and several community organizations.
Jackie Martin, Finance Assistant
Jackie Martin is a mission-driven finance and administrative professional currently working as the Finance Assistant at The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern OH. Jackie started her career in wealth management, where she worked for five years. During this time she obtained her Series 7, Series 66, and FPQP certifications and advanced quickly from entry level to leadership positions. In July of 2024, Jackie intentionally stepped away from the workforce to pursue a year of international travel, mainly in Australia, and took the time to thoughtfully consider pivoting her career from wealth management to service. She returned to her family home in Mercer County, PA, in July of 2025 and spent seven months serving a local family of seven as their nanny before beginning her tenure with The Community Foundation in February of 2026.
Jenna Daugherty, Grants Administrator
Jenna Daugherty earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Youngstown State University and later furthered her expertise by obtaining a Master's degree in Autism and Related Disabilities. For over a decade, Jenna served as an Intervention Specialist. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, Jenna expanded her reach by teaching immersive English as a Second Language (ESL) courses online to school-aged children in China.
Committed to giving back to her community, Jenna is an active member of the PTA in Canfield Schools and Grace Fellowship Church, where she volunteers in various capacities to support and uplift others. Additionally, she has served as a member of the Warren City School Board.
Jenna currently resides in Canfield, Ohio, alongside her husband Brian, five children, and two beloved Bernese Mountain Dogs. With a passion for education and a heart for service, she is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others and fostering a brighter future for her community.