Francesca Klypchak was born and raised in Cleveland, moving to Tampa at the beginning of 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and another in organizational leadership from Cleveland State University. After graduating from college, she discovered a passion for nonprofit work as the Development and Marketing Coordinator at After-School All-Stars, an after-school youth program. She is excited to share her experience in development and philanthropy to conserve wild Florida. In her spare time, you can find her at the beach with a good book, biking and rollerblading through Florida’s parks, or traveling to Cleveland to spend time with family.