Suzanne Philemon serves as the Executive Director for The Cannon Foundation.  Suzanne was previously the Senior Program Officer. She joined the Foundation in 2016 as a Program Officer for higher education grants. Prior to the Foundation, Suzanne worked at Wingate University in Alumni Affairs and Marketing.  Suzanne earned both her undergraduate and MBA degrees from Wingate University.

Email:  sphilemon@cannonfoundation.org

Phone:  704.960.4843

Candice Kane joined The Cannon Charitable Interests in 2019 and serves as the primary contact for the Charles A. Cannon and Hayes Trusts. Prior to the Foundation, Candice worked at Wingate University as the Director of Annual Giving. Candice earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and marketing from Wingate University.

Email:  ckane@cannontrusts.org

Phone:  704.960.4841

Sarah Dorsett Walsh joined The Cannon Foundation in 2021 and serves as a Program Officer.  Sarah brings to the Foundation professional experiences from the non-profit sector including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, where she served as Director of Strategic Partnerships for the West Coast Division, and the American Red Cross, where she most recently served as the Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations and from the for-profit sector. 

Email: swalsh@cannonfoundation.org

Phone: 704-960-4846

Kara Flieger joined The Cannon Foundation in March 2022.  Kara serves as a Program Associate and will work with the Program Officers serving grantee organizations. Kara brings to the Foundation professional experiences as a fourth-grade team leader and academic teacher at a Title I elementary school. Kara earned a Master’s and Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Pfeiffer University.

Email:  kflieger@cannonfoundation.org

Phone:  704.960.4837

Monica Heyward joined The Cannon Foundation as a Program Associate in May 2022.  Monica will work with the Foundation Program Officers serving grantee organizations.   Monica brings to the Foundation professional experiences from the non-profit sector including career services, mental health, disabilities, and community partnerships / parent engagement.  Most recently, Monica served as a Career Consultant for the N.C. Department of Commerce, and as an Employment Services Specialist Senior for the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitation Services.

Email:  mheyward@cannonfoundation.org   

Phone: 704.960.4840

Jennifer Ritchie joined The Cannon Foundation in 2012. Jennifer is the assistant to the Executive Director and also provides support to the Board of Directors, staff and grantseekers. Prior to joining the Foundation, Jennifer worked for a health department and a federally qualified health center.

Email:  jritchie@cannonfoundation.org

Phone:  704.786.8216