William Stanley Foundation

About Our Team

Bill Stanley

Founder - Colorado

Bill started his self-funded Foundation in 2020, career #8. Career #1 US Marine (Vietnam, Guantanamo, Caribbean Deployment). #2 Diplomat, Ghana and Kenya. #3 Program Director Technology for Communications International. #4 Photographer. #5 Magazine ad salesman. #6 Money Coach. #7 Author, “Money Sense for Young Professionals.” Husband, father, stepfather, grandfather. Goal: help people!

Meet the Other Board Members

Meet our team of talented and dedicated board members who keep the vision for the foundation alive and well:

Shantelle Bridges

Board Member - Colorado

Founder and CEO of Aligned Living for Women, Shantelle Bridges is a dynamic leader, dedicated coach, and a powerful advocate for women, youth, and families. A loving wife to husband, Steve, and mother of five, Shantelle calls Colorado Springs home, where she has dedicated 20+ years to advancing her mission of creating impactful change in the community.

Brett Stanley

Board Member - Texas

Special Education Teacher

Daniel Shterk

Board Member - Spain

International educator, freelancer, problem solver, go-getter, and entrepreneur. Developed and managed businesses in the United States and Spain.

Wendy Huynh

Board Member Colorado

BS. Business Administration - Information Systems Management

Coordinator of past Williams Stanley Grant.

Alana Lipscomb

Board Member Cororado

Alana Lipscomb is the Executive Director of the Women's Community Leadership Initiative (WCLI) and CEO of Lipscomb Programming LLC. She is dedicated to building stronger communities by developing diverse leaders, expanding opportunities for women and youth, and fostering meaningful collaboration across Southern Colorado.

Cerise Fender

Board Member Colorado

Cerise is passionate about empowering youth through education, literacy, and positive development. In her role at First Tee - Southern Colorado, she helps young people build confidence, character, and life skills while fostering a love for golf and the outdoors. She also serves on the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Champions and volunteers with Pueblo's Communities That Care, reflecting her commitment to strengthening her community. Cerise enjoys spending time with her husband, Geoff, their son, Quinn, and their two dogs, Zuke and Rosie.