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Audra Hartges-Stern she/her

Strategic Communications Manager

ahartges@grfoundation.org

616.454.1751 x106

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Joined the Community Foundation:
2019

Inspirational Quote:

Community is a place where the connections felt in our hearts make themselves known in the bonds between people, and where the tuggings and pullings of those bonds keep opening our hearts.

Parker J. Palmer

What Audra does:

Audra works with the vice president of strategic communications to develop and implement communication strategies and tactics to connect and engage the Community Foundation’s various audiences. Her focus areas include donor partner communications, brand and editorial calendar management, digital marketing strategy, executive and internal communication, events collateral and education storytelling. Audra creates print and digital content to advance the Community Foundation’s strategic goals.

What she did before:

Previously, Audra held media relations and corporate communications roles at Steelcase, a Grand Rapids-based contract furniture manufacturer. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University.

When Audra isn’t working:

She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and searching for unique knick-knacks at antique malls.

A few of Audra's favorite things…

Nonprofit:
Land Conservancy of West Michigan
Place to send out-of-towners:
Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters for the Saturday Experience
Place to eat or drink:
Mr. Burger!
Part of her job:
Sharing the stories of our incredible partners

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