Lee Ann Hoy joined the Trust in 2000 after a long affiliation with Ameritech (now AT&T), where she initially served as media relations and external communications manager and later as director of corporate contributions, managing more than $5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Indiana. Additionally, she previously held marketing and community relations positions with GTE and the Indiana Department of Commerce. Hoy graduated with honors from Franklin College with Bachelors of Arts in journalism and secondary education, and earned a master’s in public relations from Ball State University. She is also a graduate of the Stanley K. Lacy Leadership program.

In her current position, Hoy is responsible for reviewing grant proposals, meeting with potential grantees, conducting site visits and monitoring and evaluating proposals. Additionally, she serves on the Nina Scholars Advisory Council for Ivy Tech and oversees the Trust’s Indiana animal welfare initiative.

Hoy also serves on many committees for various community initiatives, including the Indianapolis Coalition for Human Services Providers and Indy Summer Youth Programs. She is a past member of the Indiana Philanthropy Board of Directors.