Strengthening children, families, and neighborhoods.
OUR MISSION
The mission of PUSH Foundation is to strengthen children, families, and neighborhoods in underserved and historically underrepresented communities through education, youth development, family engagement, community wellness, and strategic partnerships.
CONNECTION STARTS WITH PEOPLE.
PUSH Foundation is led by people who believe strong communities are built through relationships, participation, and consistent support. Our leadership team helps turn that belief into experiences, programs, and opportunities for the Fort Wayne community.
OUR LEADERSHIP
THE PEOPLE BEHIND PUSH
TORI GRIESER
Executive Director
Turns ideas into programs, partnerships, and experiences that move the PUSH mission forward.
TAMMY FORSYTHE
President
Helps PUSH grow by building relationships, increasing visibility, and creating opportunities that help the organization serve more families.
SYMONE WEEMES
Vice President
Primary focus: Programs, partnerships, family impact, and organizational growth.
Primary focus: Board leadership, strategic relationships, community visibility, ambassador development, and major relationship building.
Helps secure the financial resources, partnerships, and community support needed to sustain and grow the PUSH mission.
Primary focus: Fundraising, sponsorships, partnership development, revenue growth, and long-term sustainability.
LATASHEY PICKETT
Secretary
Helps connect PUSH with families, volunteers, and community organizations while keeping board communication and organizational records organized.
SHANICE GRIESER
Treasurer
Protects the financial health and accountability of PUSH Foundation.
JUSTIN GROVES
Board Member At-Large
Primary focus: Financial oversight, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and long-term financial sustainability.
Represents PUSH throughout the community and helps create new relationships, business connections, and opportunities for the organization.
Primary focus: Community connection, family participation, volunteer engagement, outreach, and board documentation.
Primary focus: Community networking, visibility, business engagement, relationship building, and opening doors to new opportunities.
Leadership sets the direction. Community participation brings the work to life.
Board members, committee leaders, coordinators, ambassadors, volunteers, and community partners each play a role in helping PUSH grow beyond any one person.
THE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
We operate through a strategic committee system designed to ensure every aspect of our mission is managed with precision and community focus.