Meet our Team
Each member of our team at Heifer Foundation brings a level of experience in financial planning and resource management. We are dedicated to our mission to end hunger and poverty in a sustainable way.
Debbie McCullough
Acting President | debbie.mccullough@heiferfoundation.org
Debbie McCullough, Esq. is Acting President of Planned Giving at Heifer Foundation where she helps donors match their philanthropic goals with a Heifer vehicle that’s right for them. In addition to meeting directly with donors to discuss their planned giving options, Debbie also manages the foundation’s bequest administration program. In this role, she works extensively with trustees and executors to ensure each donor’s gift is received in a timely manner.
Over the last 18 years, Debbie’s legal experience has focused on estate planning, both in private practice and national non-profit planned giving. She has served as executor and trustee for numerous estates, giving her personal and professional experience with all of the nuances involved.
She is licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.
Katie St. Amour
Vice President of Investments and Finance | katie.st.amour@heiferfoundation.org
Katie St. Amour joins us from her role as the Vice President of Investments and Finance at Heifer Impact Capital where she oversaw their $2M budget, accounting duties, investment structure, and legal agreements for approved investments. Additionally, she was responsible for their portfolio management activities—investment monitoring, collections of receivables, and the reporting of their investment data, among other activities. Katie first joined Heifer International in 2018 where she led the finance function in Heifer USA. She has over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, mergers and acquisition, and strategy. Her career began as a Certified Public Accountant at KPMG, providing audit services to clients in a broad range of industries. She then specialized in mergers and acquisition advisory at Deloitte, serving both private equity and strategic acquirers around the world. Katie eventually moved over to the non-profit sector when an opportunity arose on the strategy team of a non-profit in New York City.
Katie has called Little Rock home for the past 5 years with her husband, two children (6 and 4 years old), and two dogs. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her family.
Amy Dieringer
Vice President of People and Culture | amy.dieringer@heiferfoundation.org
Born and raised in West Michigan, Amy arrived in Arkansas in 2013 after living in the Pacific Northwest for a few years. Upon her arrival in Arkansas, Amy set out to work for Heifer International as a Donor Services Representative, then as a Team Lead for Donor Services, and finally as the Operations Assistant for Impact Ventures.
Graduating with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Urban Studies from Spring Arbor University, Amy has devoted her career to the nonprofit sector. While in Washington state, she worked for Communities In Schools of Lakewood first as an AmeriCorps National Member and then as a permanent employee as the Volunteer Coordinator and a Program Coordinator. She also worked for Tacoma Art Museum on various teams, first as a Customer Service Representative and finally as the Interim Volunteer Coordinator, among other titles.
Amy spends her spare time with her husband, daughters, and their two dogs seeking out new adventures, crafting, and listening to music.
Kanissa Brooks
Board Liaison/Office Coordinator| kanissa.brooks@heiferfoundation.org
Raised in Little Rock, Kanissa joined the Foundation as a Donor Relations Administrative Associate in July of 2018. Previously, she was a temporary employee in Heifer International’s Call Center, transitioning onto the Donations Processing team during the holiday season.
When she’s not running around with her 3 dogs—Leah, Frank, & Ozker (Chiweenie, Boxador, Mastiff)—painting landscapes, or volunteering with CALS and Arkansas Foodbank, she’s in the kitchen reenacting her favorite cooking show, Chopped, with her family.
Somerset Sea
Director of Finance | somerset.sea@heiferfoundation.org
Somerset Sea joined Heifer in August 2023, and has a diverse and extensive background in audit and accounting services. Her experience spans across government agencies, private businesses, healthcare systems, non-profits and various publicly traded companies.
Somerset was born and raised in Little Rock, AR. She graduated from NYU with her CPA and immediately began as an auditor at KPMG which took her from New York City to Dallas, TX and later Tulsa, OK before she returned to her hometown in 2010.
Originally planning to major in dance, she still dances as a hobby when she’s not at Razorback games or managing a fantasy football league. Outside of football season, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, wife and two bulldogs.
Jake Rauwerdink
Manager of Investments and Finance | jake.rauwerdink@heiferfoundation.org
Jake returns to Heifer International Foundation in the role of Manager of Investments and Finance. Since last being at the Foundation, he took some time to prioritize family before working at an educational technology start up in accounting and most recently in operations. He has a degree in Finance from UW-Green Bay as well as an MBA from Harding University.
Outside of work, Jake enjoys watching and playing sports, trying new food spots around town, and being able to be outside and enjoy all the Natural State has to offer.
Diane Scroggins
Asset Management Accountant | diane.scroggins@heiferfoundation.org
Diane Scroggins is originally from Kansas where she earned a Business degree with an Accounting major. While she started her professional career in Kansas with the Oil and Gas industry, after moving to Arkansas, she worked in various industries. Her passion grew for the non-profit sector, including disaster relief, low-income housing for the elderly, teen pregnancy support (where she learned the importance of making inter-generational changes), churches & ministries, and educational programs. She has two daughters, a son-in-law, and one very special granddaughter. In her spare time, she volunteers with The Rep Theatre in downtown Little Rock. Her hobbies include scripture study, reading, cooking, and piano (for her ears only!).
Kristi Greene
Assest Management Accountant | kristi.greene@heiferfoundation.org
Kristi Greene was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University. Accounting is her second career after 10+ years in nursing and health care administration. After spending time in insurance brokerage accounting and a foray into public accounting, she is thrilled to be using her skills to work in the nonprofit sector.
Outside of the office, Kristi enjoys all things Razorback sports, cooking, visiting farmers markets in new cities, and dance parties in her kitchen with her daughter and husband. After 10 years in Oklahoma City, OK, she is thrilled to be back in Little Rock, AR where she lives with her husband, 4-year old daughter, two cats, and a dog.
Devin Foster
Director of Planned Giving| devin.foster@heiferfoundation.org
Devin is a Planned Giving Manager for Heifer International Foundation. She recently relocated to Portland, OR and assists Heifer supporters west of the Midwest with their charitable gift planning needs. She has a BA in Economics and Anthropology, and an MA from Hult International Business School in London, UK. In a prior career she worked in retail banking with FINRA Series 6, 63, and Life Insurance licenses. Devin joined Heifer in 2014.
Since moving to Oregon, Devin has rediscovered her love for the mountains, public libraries, and live music in health-conscious venues. Pre-Covid volunteer activities included leading up voter registration efforts in Little Rock, AR.
Melody Ramsey
Planned Giving Manager | melody.ramsey@heiferfoundation.org
Melody Ramsey has 12 years of experience in Development work. She’s worked for Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Nature Conservancy and The Salvation Army. She has also done significant volunteer work with animal rescues. Melody has a 9-year-old daughter named Eva, a 6-year-old son named Owen, and a 2-year-old rescue chihuahua named Cookie. She currently lives in her hometown of Huntsville, AL.
Lindsay Duvall
Planned Giving Officer | lindsay.duvall@heiferfoundation.org
Lindsay Duvall joined the Heifer Foundation in 2023 as a Planned Giving Officer after working for Heifer International for four years as a Donor Relationship Manager. She started her time with Heifer volunteering in 2008 while earning her degree in International Studies from California State University, Long Beach and continued when she moved back to her hometown in San Diego. Before joining the nonprofit sector, she worked in insurance, underwriting catastrophe insurance along the southeast and west coasts.
Now residing in the Denver, CO metro area, Lindsay enjoys traveling and all the great outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, especially hiking and paddle boarding. When she is not outside or on the road, Lindsay can be found baking up sweet treats for her side baking business or playing with her cat, Juicy.
Rebecca Miles
Bequest Manager | rebecca.miles@heiferfoundation.org
Rebecca Miles is the Bequests Administrator at Heifer Foundation. She brings over 15 years of experience working as a legal analyst and legal agent for national corporations and the federal government. She has extensive knowledge and experience working in the private sector in Arkansas probate and estate law as well as civil litigation. Rebecca loves a scenic view and when she’s not working or enjoying her family, she can usually be found hiking Arkansas or planting, propagating, and cutting flowers in her greenhouse and flower gardens.
Carly Howden
Prospect Researcher| carly.howden@heiferfoundation.org
Carly Howden joined the Heifer Foundation team in 2024 as a Prospect Researcher. Carly holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Since graduating, Carly has dedicated her career to working in the non-profit sector. She brings expertise in prospecting, donor relations, grant writing, and fundraising events. Prior to working at Heifer, Carly worked in fundraising roles at Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities and Lighthouse Louisiana in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she lived for seven years.
As a recent transplant to Little Rock, Carly enjoys spending her time with her family in Arkansas, her husband, and (most of all) her rescue pets.
April Sucich
Donor Relations Specialist | april.sucich@heiferfoundation.org
April joined Heifer Foundation in 2016; previously she worked as a temp for Heifer International in the Revenue Accounting and Accounts Payable departments. Prior to joining Heifer, she served as President of the CARE Committee at the DoubleTree hotel in Little Rock, AR. She also served on the United Way Committee with PPG Protective and Marine Coatings in Alexander, AR.
After 14 years in Arkansas, April has relocated back to the Chicagoland/Northwest Indiana area. April attended Commonwealth Business College in Indiana pursuing paralegal studies; she has an accounting and banking background. While in Chicago, she worked for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), a non-profit study abroad provider. White at IES, she served on the Interculturalist Editorial Board and Social Committee.
April loves snow and cold weather, crafts, and curling up with a good book. She enjoys football and hockey; of course, her favorite baseball team is the Chicago Cubs.
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Meet Our Board of Trustees
Heifer Foundation’s nine member Board of Trustees is a forward thinking dynamic group of professionals from diverse backgrounds in the business, agriculture, academic and private sectors. Sustaining the mission of Heifer Foundation to support Heifer International’s work, they are strong advocates and share their knowledge and skills in investments, finance, estate planning, fundraising, setting strategic direction and institutional management.
