Teresa Riska-Hall
Executive Director
SCA Staff & Job Openings
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Sarah Jacobson
Director of Marketing and Events
marketing@sanibelcommunityhouse.net
France Paulsen
Admin Specialist
Our executive director comes to us from sunny Southwest Florida, born in Hawaii, she graduated from U.W.-LaCrosse after an internship at South Seas Plantation, moving here to stay permanently in 1983. She has extensive experience in the nonprofit world, having worked for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida as well as the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools on their Take Stock in Children Scholarship program.
Born in Boulder, CO, grew up in Princeton, NJ, received her BA from
DePauw University, Associates Degree from Parsons School of Design,
and her masters from Rutgers University, Sarah Jacobson moved to
Sanibel Island officially in August of 2018 with her family after coming here
for years. She is happy to now call it home.
DePauw University, Associates Degree from Parsons School of Design,
and her masters from Rutgers University, Sarah Jacobson moved to
Sanibel Island officially in August of 2018 with her family after coming here
for years. She is happy to now call it home.
When she is not enjoying the members and visitors of The Community
House, Sarah enjoys her family, cooking, reading, walking, and her friends.
House, Sarah enjoys her family, cooking, reading, walking, and her friends.
Originally from Montreal and having an appreciation for nature, France quickly became enamored with
the Sanibel lifestyle and never looked back. She has joined The Community House as the Admin
Specialist and enjoys being part of the team and working closely with the staff. In her free time she
enjoys hiking, bird watching, shelling, photography and volunteering for the sea turtle program.
the Sanibel lifestyle and never looked back. She has joined The Community House as the Admin
Specialist and enjoys being part of the team and working closely with the staff. In her free time she
enjoys hiking, bird watching, shelling, photography and volunteering for the sea turtle program.
Matt Kronz
Facilities
Robert Kerr
Facilities
Allison Davis
Office Coordinator
Matt is currently going to school in the Jacksonville area and working remotely for The Community House. He formally was the AV/Tech coordinator.
Born and raised in Naples, Florida. He likes playing and writing music, going on walks with his dog, and learning new creative skills. He is currently working on his real estate license and finishing his Bachelor's degree at University of North Florida in Jacksonville in Music technology.
Robert Kerr was born and raised in West Virginia, and he and his family collectively decided to move to Florida in 2020.
With a background in agribusiness and entrepreneurship, he was self employed for five years preceding the pandemic.
He has experience working with and volunteering for nonprofits, and he enjoys being involved with the Community Association since his onboarding in March of 2021.
Robert is currently an undergraduate student at West Virginia University, and is preparing for graduate school.
Allison Davis is a recent transplant to Sanibel. She was a classroom teacher (k-8) for close to 20 years in her home state of Michigan. She received her BA in Education with a minor in Fine Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington.
After ending her teaching career, she and her husband Scott, moved to Sanibel in April of 2020. When not working at the Community House, she enjoys creating artwork in multiple mediums, biking, and walking the beautiful beaches. Allison is thrilled to be a part of the Community House “home” and looks forward to meeting more of its residents and visitors.
John Wolff
Resident Chef
Job Openings
Currently looking for a Facilities Set up person or two!
To assist the SCA team in excellent guest service while handling physical set up of facility for programs inclusive of sound and lighting. To ensure that all buildings and grounds provide a safe, clean and attractive environment for all users. Cross train in other areas so to increase service as well as skill set.
