Sky Foundation Announces Successor & New Executive Director

July 10, 2023 – Bloomfield Hills, Mich. – Sky Foundation, Inc. is thrilled to introduce Jody Skonieczny as their new Executive Director.  Jody is succeeding Sheila Sky Kasselman, Sky’s recently deceased Founder, beginning July 6th, 2023.  

With more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Jody Skonieczny specializes in bringing people and resources together for the greater good. She has worked in nonprofit organizations of all sizes, from her small-town chamber of commerce to large national charitable organizations. From fundraising and event planning to membership and strategy, working with volunteers has always been her favorite part of the job. Most recently she was Senior Vice President, Member Engagement, Volunteer Development & Chief Strategy Officer with MICPA, and previously held related positions with St. Clair County Community College and Detroit Red Wings – Little Caesars Amateur Hockey.

Skonieczny holds a B.A. in Communication from Oakland University and an M.A. in Liberal Studies from the University of Michigan – Flint. She is pursuing her doctorate in Leadership Studies at LSU – Shreveport.

“I am excited and honored to work alongside the dedicated board members, staff, volunteers, and supporters of Sky Foundation. With their passion and hope as a catalyst, I know we will make great strides in our mission of raising awareness and funding innovative research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.” Stated Jody as she was welcomed by Sky Foundation’s Governing Board.  

Sky Foundation is a nonprofit based in Michigan that raises awareness and funds innovative research for the early detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.  This organization was founded by Sheila Sky Kasselman, a 16-year survivor of pancreatic cancer.  

Sheila’s son Geoffrey Kasselman, a member of Sky’s Governing Board and its Search Committee noted: “Selecting someone special to take the reins of Sky Foundation was a thorough and thoughtful process. We have every confidence that Jody is the one to take Sky to the next level. On behalf of the Kasselman family, I welcome Jody and know that my mom would be elated to have Jody leading Sky Foundation.”