Alumni
Tamra J. Fountaine, BS
Program Assistant, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Area of work: Philanthropy
Tamra is currently a Program Assistant in Health Programming at the WK Kellogg Foundation. In this role, she provides administrative and grant management support in the area of health. Tamra also works to develop, support, and integrate competencies that will promote diversity awareness to staff as well as our grantees. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Eastern Michigan University, and is continuing her studies toward a master's degree in Public Health.
In addition to her professional duties, Tamra also devotes much of her free time working as a mentor to underprivileged children in the Battle Creek community. She has served on several community groups including the Community Development Advisory Council, the African American Leadership Council, Boy Scouts of America - Youth Leader, and the Battle Creek Leadership Academy. Some of her activities involve coordinating youth leaders to improve communication among children, promoting common understanding among youth, children advocacy, development of youth nutrition programs, and collaboration and partnership efforts among faith-based community members and organizations.
Personal Information:
I'm a mother of two girls (8 and 20) and a grandmother of one girl (18 mos.) Most of my spare time is spent with them. I also enjoy reading and listening to jazz and gospel music.
What I would like to get out of this program I am looking forward to the opportunity to share and learn from other's experiences. Additionally, I am excited about strengthening my understanding and knowledge of public health.