Our Team

Julie Scott Soffner

Executive Director

One word to describe the Foundation? Life-changing

What is the most gratifying part of your job? The most gratifying part of this role is the fulfillment of dreams and opportunities for so many children.  Opportunities to learn and grow should be available to all children.  TTEF is making that a reality in St. Louis.

Where did you go to High School? St. Thomas Aquinas High School

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Pete Cerone

Senior Director of Advancement

One word to describe the Foundation? Opportunity

What is the most gratifying part of your job? Our work creates opportunities for young people. I believe a quality education has a tremendous impact, laying the foundation that an individual can rely upon the rest of their life.

Where did you go to High School? St. John Vianney High School

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Jackie Cordia

Director of Advancement Services and Events

One word to describe the Foundation? Inspiring

What is the most gratifying part of your job? To work in an office that allows so many children and families across the St. Louis region educational opportunities of their choice, and in doing so, strengthening our community.

Where did you go to High School? Rosati-Kain High School

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Sr. Cathy Doherty, SSND

Director of Advancement

One word to describe the Foundation? Hope-filled

What is the most gratifying part of your job? I find it very humbling to walk with families and their children. I love following Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plan I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, plans to give you hope and a future.” To walk with families struggling to afford Catholic education and enable them to achieve this dream for their children, I find most gratifying. We can witness God’s love and grace along each individual’s journey.

Where did you go to High School? Rosati-Kain High School

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Kim Donermeyer

Advancement Services Coordinator

One word to describe the Foundation? Supportive

What is the most gratifying part of your job? Working with an organization that is making a transformative impact in the education and lives of children.

Where did you go to High School? Central High School in Illinois

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Laura George

Senior Director of Scholarship Programs

One word to describe the Foundation? Scholarships

What is the most gratifying part of your job? I enjoy working with the families, offering them a chance for a better education.

Where did you go to High School? Villa Duchesne

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Jermecia Jackson

MOScholars Program Manager

One word to describe the Foundation? Empower

What is the most gratifying part of your job? As a mother of small children, giving other parents the opportunity to advocate for their children’s education in the most dynamic way.

Where did you go to High School? Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School

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Cori Scheitlin

Scholarship Coordinator

One word to describe the Foundation? Cornerstone

What is the most gratifying part of your job? The most gratifying part of this role would be the satisfaction of helping families in need, the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community, and a chance to work with a diverse group of people. There is a sense of purpose in building meaningful relationships and working towards a goal I believe in by helping students grow and succeed.

Where did you go to High School? Affton High School

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