Board of Trustees
The Phi Theta Kappa Foundation is guided by a dedicated Board of Trustees—leaders with decades of experience in community college education, philanthropy, and organizational leadership. United by a shared belief in the power of student potential, our trustees provide vision, oversight, and unwavering support for our mission.
Their collective expertise helps ensure that every gift is stewarded with integrity and every opportunity is aligned with our core commitment: to uplift, empower, and transform the lives of Phi Theta Kappa members around the world.
These individuals understand firsthand the challenges students face—and the profound difference a single opportunity can make. With their leadership, the Foundation continues to expand its impact, opening doors for future scholars, leaders, and innovators.
Amanda Karpinski Gorman
Executive Director, Phi Theta Kappa Foundation
Dumont, New Jersey
Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner
President and CEO, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Jackson, Mississippi
Dr. Monica Marlowe
Development Officer - Bellarmine University, Chair
Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. George Boggs
International Honorary Member
Past President and CEO, American Association of Community Colleges
San Marcos, California
Lou Oberndorf
CEO, Oberndorf Holdings, LLC
Sarasota, Florida
Jane Hale Paulsen
Justin Oberndorf
Erie, Colorado
Dr. Blake Ellis
Chief Talent Officer and Chief Communications Officer, Harris County Precinct 4
Houston, Texas
Kevin Byrne
CEO of the Frederick A. Deluca Foundation and Elisabeth C. Deluca Foundation
Pomano Beach, Florida
Every Gift Has Power
Your generosity fuels ambition, inspires persistence, and makes higher education more accessible to students who are ready to lead. Thank you for believing in the potential of Phi Theta Kappa scholars.
Have questions about giving? Contact us at foundation@ptk.org.