Fayette Education Foundation Names New Leaders

The Fayette Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit dedicated to serving the students and staff of Fayette County Public Schools, has announced its board of directors and executive committee for the new fiscal year which began July 1, 2025.

This group of dedicated community leaders brings diverse experience and a shared commitment to supporting FCPS. Their guidance will help the foundation invest in teachers, create more opportunities for students, and grow meaningful partnerships across Lexington.

The executive committee includes:

• Chair: Kaelyn Query Caldwell, chief executive officer, Kentucky Event Company
• Vice Chair/Chair Elect: Kim Sweazy, external affairs/corporate communications senior analyst, Toyota North America
• Past Chair: Abdul Muhammad, market president for Central Kentucky and regional mortgage manager for Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana, WesBanco
• Treasurer: Michael Baer, president and co-owner, FusionDEV
• Secretary: Tiffany Wheeler, associate dean for Academic Affairs, Transylvania University
• At Large: Serenity Wright, associate director, Social Innovation, University of Kentucky
• At Large: Katie Williams, senior manager of corporate communications, Toyota Tsusho America

Three new community members have joined the foundation's board of directors for a two-year term:

• Sarah Jefferson, SVP, chief experience officer, Traditional Bank
• Katie Williams, senior manager of corporate communications, Toyota Tsusho America
• Jackie Winterbottom, senior assistant, Valvoline Global Operations

Those new members join the following directors, along with the executive committee, to round out the foundation's 2025-26 board:

• Andre Fomby, market IT director, CHI Saint Joseph Health
• Denise Gray, city councilwoman for LFUCG’s 6th District
• Dr. Rodney Jackson, owner/dentist, Pediatric Dentistry of Hamburg
• Lauren Lovely, personal trust officer, Wealth Management, Central Bank & Trust Co.
• Stinson Miller, VP, private wealth advisor, Private Wealth Management, U.S. Bank
• Kim-Parker Brown, GEAR (Graduate Enrollment, Admission, Retention) specialist, Georgetown College
• Alan Stein, Lexington Legends
• Abby Vaughn, business development director, American Trust
• Mary Ann Vimont, associate professor, College of Education, University of Kentucky
• Latarika Young, senior manager for quality and compliance, Lexmark

Two FCPS representatives serve as ex-officio members of the foundation’s board: Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and Chief of Staff Tracy Bruno. 

The foundation does not serve in an advisory capacity to the school district or its board, and therefore has no influence over school district policies, programs, or operations.

Operating independently of FCPS, the foundation cultivates innovations to benefit students and staff and to enhance the mission of the school district. It is a vital partner by:

• Bridging funding gaps
• Supporting underserved students
• Enhancing educational opportunities across the district