Staff

Our Staff

April Garrison Straus

Director of Development

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April brings a strong background in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, major gifts, and events, along with an entrepreneurial spirit shaped by founding and growing a successful real estate brokerage. She believes deeply in the power of inclusive spaces and is excited to partner with the board, supporters, and community to help grow Bennett’s Village in thoughtful and sustainable ways.

Outside of work, April is a mom to two adult (and in her mind, perfect) children, is rarely without a little cat hair on her clothes, has no interest in coffee but will happily accept an icy Coke, and loves great live music with good company.

Alexandra Kwiatkoski

Marketing and Administrative Assistant

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Alexandra Kwiatkoski leverages her nonprofit experience to help Bennett’s Village connect with the community via social media, newsletters, and other outlets. She also assists with day to day operations to keep Bennett’s Village running smoothly.

In her free time, Alexandra likes going on walks with her husband and their dog and watching Bravo with her sister-in-law. Her primary passion is animal rights. She also enjoys thrifting, crafting, reading, writing, playing pickleball, and practicing yoga.