Welcome New Board Members Nichole June Maher & Travis Funk

Strong leadership fuels meaningful change. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome two new St. Joseph Fund board members who bring a wealth of expertise, passion, and commitment to our mission to build communities that are lively, hopeful, healthy, and just.

Nichole June Maher: A Visionary in Philanthropy and Equity

Nichole is a nationally recognized philanthropy, equity, and community-driven change leader. As the inaugural President & CEO of Inatai Foundation, she has guided over $200 million in grants, with 80% supporting organizations led by people of color. From leading the Northwest Health Foundation to co-founding the Coalition of Communities of Color, Nichole’s career has been dedicated to uplifting historically underserved communities. She brings deep expertise and a personal commitment to justice, shaped by her Alaskan Native heritage and her experiences growing up in rural communities in Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.

Travis Funk: A Champion for Financial Stewardship

With over 20 years in financial services, Travis brings exceptional leadership and financial expertise to our board. As a Private Wealth Financial Advisor & Managing Director – Investments, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve economic well-being. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, he holds a Master’s in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University. Outside of work, Travis is deeply involved in his community, serving as Chairman of the Board for Covenant Health and actively supporting and coaching youth sports in Lubbock, TX.

 Nichole and Travis embody the values at the heart of our work. Their leadership will help us continue to build communities that are more whole, more healed, and more able to flourish, hope, love, and grow.