Haley Cutler relocated to St. Croix in August 2017, just weeks before Hurricane Maria struck the island. She joined the St. Croix Foundation team as Disaster Recovery Coordinator, playing a vital role in early recovery and resilience efforts. Afterward, she served as the Executive Director of the St. Croix Animal Welfare Center, returning to the Foundation as Project Manager and Senior Program Officer. In her capacity at the Foundation, Haley oversees numerous federally funded community development projects including the Foundation’s transformational place-keeping work in historic Sunday Market Square which centers cultural preservation, community revitalization, the arts, and resiliency. With over 15 years of nonprofit sector experience, an M.A. in Social Justice Education, and a B.S. in Sociology and Women’s Studies, Haley is wholeheartedly dedicated to the Foundation’s equity-centered approach to community development.