Tjaden joins Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque

Sheila Tjaden
The Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque is excited to welcome Sheila (Kramer) Tjaden to their team as the new affiliate director. In her new role, Tjaden will focus on the Foundation’s regional approach, creating a roadmap to continue strengthening our communities and inspiring giving across the seven-county footprint. Tjaden will provide oversight of the Foundation’s affiliate boards and staff in Dyersville, Delaware, Jackson, Jones, and Clinton counties and support their affiliate communications manager.
“Sheila’s enthusiasm and experience are a welcome addition to our team,” said Amy Manternach, chief operating officer. “She is a thoughtful, positive leader whose career and community interests have intersected with our work many times over the years.”
The CFGD offers robust support for its affiliate foundations. MJ Smith has moved into the role of senior affiliate director and will focus on her longtime relationships with donors as well as the Foundation’s Small-town Dreams Initiative.
Amy Manternach, chief operating officer, is also transitioning from supporting affiliates into special projects. Molly Moser, affiliate communications manager, continues to provide communications support for affiliates across the region and supports affiliate boards and staff in Allamakee and Clayton counties.
Tjaden joins the Community Foundation with 18 years of experience in public relations and development work at UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center, the last 12 serving as the community development director. She is originally from Hopkinton, where she graduated from Maquoketa Valley High School – the home of the CFGD’s Foundation for the Future of Delaware County’s very impactful Dollars for Scholars program. She studied public relations and communications at the University of Northern Iowa.
Tjaden was a very engaged participate in Monticello’s community Heart and Soul program, and has been named a Heart and Soul Champion. She also represented the JRMC Foundation, a fund held by the Jones County Community Foundation, and served as co-chair for the Monticello school’s Vote Yes committee.
In her free time, Tjaden likes spending time outdoors and with positive people. She loves Neil Diamond, enjoys cooking, and the 2000 biographical sports film “Remember the Titans,” often listed among the best football movies of all time.
The Foundation welcomes Tjaden into her new role, and anticipates community leaders and partners will enjoy getting to know her. Tjaden can be reached at 563-588-2700 or sheila@dbqfoundation.org.