Shelly Espich

Director of Information Technology

Shelly Espich joined Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s as Director of Information Technology within the Finance Team in May 2024. She has over 25 years of technology experience in the Northern Kentucky Greater Cincinnati region and she served the last 12 years at Greater Cincinnati Foundation.  Shelly oversees Gulf Coast’s IT infrastructure, technology stack, cybersecurity and risk. Her responsibilities include technology strategic planning and ensuring implementation aligns with Gulf Coast’s strategy and goals.

Shelly earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Northern Kentucky University and is a Certified Salesforce Administrator. She has been married for 30 years, has four children and five grandchildren, and is planting new roots in the Venice area. Shelly is passionate about opportunities for women and individuals dealing with substance abuse. She loves sitting at the Jetty to watch the sunset, and finding local, family-owned coffee shops.

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