Brighter Tomorrows: ‘We can be a part of making tomorrow better’

This week, The Branodn Community Foundation introduces you to Stacy Wrightsman. Stacy has served on the Board of Directors for the BCF for the past year, but is no stranger to community and civic involvement.

Stacy’s passion for service started at a young age when she volunteered as a vacation bible school teacher in the summer and she hasn’t stopped there. Now the Executive Director of Community Relations at Sanford Health, Stacy enjoys serving her community through giving her time and talents to non-profits and other groups in the Sioux Falls and Brandon areas. Stacy has served on the board of directors for numerous non-profit organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire, Volunteers of America, and serving as a Sioux Falls Area Chamber Diplomat for over 11 years. She is currently involved with Sales and Marketing Executives of Sioux Falls, serves as a board member for Levitt at the Falls, and is a member and board member of Rotary West. She gives of her time and energy to community events like Women in Business and the Gourmet Guys fundraiser at Active Generations. Through the years, she has built strong connections with civic leaders and forged many friendships through her service. Stacy’s faith is a cornerstone and an important focus in her life. She is a member of Faith United Church in Brandon and delights in singing in the praise band.

She hopes her example of giving back, rolling up her sleeves, and helping others can be an inspiration to her two boys, Gavin and Nolan.

Stacy and her family (husband Dan, Gavin, 8, Nolan, 7) have called Brandon home for nearly nine years. Dan grew up in Brandon, so moving back held fond memories of life growing up in a small town. Stacy, too, grew up in the small southwestern Minnesota town of Round Lake. It was when they started their family that the conversation naturally led them to Brandon, where quality of life, a great school system, overall safety, and a place they can call ‘home’ materialized and they love being part of the Brandon community!

When asked why she volunteers her time to the board of the Brandon Community Foundation, she says, “We can be a part of making tomorrow better for our people, our families, and our entire community through the work of the Foundation. I am happy to be a small part in telling the story of the great work the Foundation supports.”

For more information on the Brandon Community Foundation,’ please visit brandoncf.org.