Tina Agonva is the JFCS Marketing and Events Manager and has been with us since November 2025. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo before relocating to Louisville as a child. Tina comes from another Louisville nonprofit, Kentucky Youth Advocates, an organization she credits with significantly contributing to her growth, education, and development as a community advocate. Her background encompasses project management, program development, community outreach, advocacy, and coalition building. She also brings a strong academic foundation in childhood development, trauma-informed care, and is dedicated to promoting safe, nurturing environments for youth and families and is driven by a lifelong commitment to uplifting her community.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, writing, and photography. Tina speaks Swahili and is a devoted University of Louisville Cardinal fan. She values the time she spends with her two children and her husband, Brandon.
Kelsey Eilers is the Grants Manager at JFCS and started in their role in January of 2025. Kelsey grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and moved to the Louisville area in 2021. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, History, and French from Muskingum University. Kelsey has worked in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy for nine years and most recently served as the Grants Manager for Bernheim Forest in Clermont, Kentucky.
Kelsey is excited to be at JFCS to continue to gain grant experience and contribute to its work to make a meaningful difference in our community. In their free time, Kelsey enjoys singing with local choral groups, reading, cooking, roller-skating, and exploring the outdoors.
Jim Mahanes is an award-winning reporter, editor and photographer having worked in newspapers in both Kentucky and Tennessee. In his 20+ years post-journalism, Jim has worked for non-profits in the Metro Louisville area in marketing/communications, community engagement and fund development. Serving as previous Marketing Director for JFCS, today Jim provides strategic and hands-on marketing, communications, and public relations support following a transition from his full-time role.
Jim is a Louisville native and a graduate of Murray State University.