Staff & Board

Mary Pickens serves as Vice President at the Foothills Community Foundation. She joined the Foundation in January 2024 and focuses on relationships with fund holders, communication with donors and advisors, and services to community partners and Foundation initiatives.

A native of Anderson and graduate of Duke University, Mary spent twenty years living and working in the Midwest before returning to her hometown. She is thrilled to help provide for the long-term benefit of the residents of the area.

Toni joined the Foothills Community Foundation in August of 2026. She brings over a decade of nonprofit leadership experience in the Anderson community, most recently as Chief Operating Officer for the Anderson County United Way. A resident of Anderson for more than forty years, Toni is guided by a genuine belief in “neighbors helping neighbors.” She and her family live near downtown, where they enjoy local events, parks, and trails..

Vickie is the part-time accounting coordinator at the Foundation.  She brings to us a strong background in accounting and business with broad experience in both the health care and energy sectors.  Vickie, who hails from east Tennessee is spearheading the Foundation’s software transition.  She and her husband Randall have lived in Anderson since 2003.