Meet Our Staff - Libby Britt

We continue our Meet Our Staff Series today with an introduction to our Communications Assistant, Libby Britt.

Libby has been with the Foundation since 2010. Her role includes newsletter and e-news correspondence, website management, social media, grant writing, and she also handles our classroom giving program, Fund-a-Need.

Hello! Thank you for reading this blog first and foremost (job security)! I grew up here in Decatur, and then received my Journalism degree at Auburn University (War Eagle!). After college I lived and worked as a copy editor and writer in the great city of Nashville for several years. After reuniting with my high school sweetheart, Tim Britt, we got married and moved back to Decatur in 2007. After a couple of years of freelance writing and editing, I began looking for a job where I could use my skills but also be more involved in the community. This opportunity at the Foundation came along at the perfect time, and I have loved being a part of this organization.

In 2011, we welcomed our son Rowe to the world. I'm so thankful to have continued working here part-time, where I balance a job that I love with being a wife and mom. Life is good!

Libby

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