KRISTY SCHOEN POLLARD JOINS FOSTERING SUCCESS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fostering Success is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristy Schoen Pollard to its Board of Directors. Kristy brings a strong commitment to community service to the organization. She earned degrees in psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. Her professional background includes eight years in healthcare marketing and special events.

A dedicated volunteer and community advocate, Kristy has been actively involved with numerous organizations throughout her life. Since relocating to Naples in 2017, she has served on the board of the Naples Ski Club and remains active with the Pelican Bay Women’s Association and Covenant Church of Naples. She currently serves on the board of the Schoen Foundation, established in 1993 to fund Christian organizations, homeless causes, educational initiatives and veteran support.

Kristy is passionate about supporting young people transitioning out of foster care through education, life-skills development, and career training opportunities.

“Fostering Success aligns with the Schoen Foundation’s commitment to helping young people aging out of foster care through life skills, higher education, and technical training,” said Kristy. “I am honored to support an organization that is creating brighter futures for foster youth.”

In her free time, Kristy enjoys morning walks on the beach, practicing Pilates and spending time with her family.

About Kristy Schoen Pollard

Born in Pasadena, California, and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut, Kristy earned an undergraduate degree in psychology and Spanish from Bucknell University (Pennsylvania) and an MBA from the University of Central Florida. She spent eight years working in healthcare marketing and events while dedicating much of her time to volunteer and community leadership.

Throughout the years, Kristy has been actively involved in a variety of nonprofit and community organizations. Her volunteer experience includes serving meals weekly at the Boys & Girls Club in Tallahassee and participating in the Tallahassee Junior League. Since relocating to Naples in 2017, she has served on the board of the Naples Ski Club and became active in the Pelican Bay Women’s Association and Covenant Church of Naples. She presently serves on the board of the Schoen Foundation.

The Schoen Foundation, established in 1993, was created to fund Christian organizations, homeless causes (including food and housing insecurity), educational initiatives and veteran support. The foundation has a deep interest in supporting young people aging out of foster care by funding life skills, higher education, and technical training.

Kristy’s connection to Fostering Success was inspired by former Board Chair Elaine Rubin Moorin and her passion for helping foster youth. The mission of Fostering Success closely aligns with the Schoen Foundation’s commitment to supporting educational initiatives, addressing housing insecurity, and helping young people build stable futures. She is especially passionate about supporting youth aging out of foster care through life-skills development, higher education, and workforce training opportunities.

When she isn’t volunteering, Kristy enjoys walks on the beach, Pilates, spending time with her family, and sharing a good meal with friends. She is the proud mother of two adult children, Jessica and Walker.

About Fostering Success

Each year Fostering Success provides over 750 foster children with educational and enrichment opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential. From connecting the youngest foster children to quality early learning centers to providing students with free tutoring to help them succeed educationally. In addition, they receive supplies including beds, car seats, emergency supplies and clothing. For complete wrap-around services foster children can attend summer camps, play any sport, and flourish through art, dance and theater. For additional information visit www.FosteringSuccess.net or call 239-262- 1808.