Community Foundation Strengthens Board with New Additions
ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 18, 2025 — The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation announced the appointment of three community and business leaders to its Board of Governors: Anne Baum, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, part of Jefferson Health; Kathryn M. Brown, CFP, ChFC, CAP®, co-founder and principal of Morton Brown Family Wealth, and Nicholas (Nic) Hindle, president of HindlePower Inc. Anne Baum will serve on the Foundation’s Community Investment Committee and Kathryn Brown and Nic Hindle will serve on the Finance Committee.
“These three outstanding leaders bring a powerful combination of business acumen, financial insight and deep community commitment to the Foundation,” said Erika Riddle Petrozelli, CPA, CAP®, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “We are honored to welcome Anne, Nic and Kathryn. Their expertise will strengthen our ability to steward philanthropic resources and ensure long-term impact in the Lehigh Valley.”
About Anne Baum
Baum serves as president of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Reilly Children’s Hospital, the region’s first and largest children’s hospital. She oversees strategic planning and operations across more than 100 locations and leads a team of the region’s most comprehensive pediatric specialists. The hospital is home to the Lehigh Valley’s only children’s surgery center, cancer center, express care and emergency department.
In addition to her professional role, Baum is deeply engaged in civic life. She serves on the boards of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, Valley Youth House (vice chair), United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, Allentown Symphony Association, Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority and Northampton Community College Foundation (chair). She is also involved with the Downtown Allentown Community Development Initiative and the Upper Macungie Township Community Foundation.
Baum has received numerous honors, including Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business, the ATHENA International Award, the Girl Scouts’ Take the Lead Award and United Way’s Women United Philanthropist of the Year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree in health systems management from Rush University in Chicago. She is a certified protocol and etiquette consultant and author of “Small Mistakes, Big Consequences” and “Small Mistakes, Big Consequences for Interviews.”
“We are honored to welcome Anne to the Finance Committee,” said Petrozelli. “Her breadth of experience in both business and community leadership will bring valuable insight to our financial stewardship and long-term sustainability.”
About Kathryn M. Brown
Brown is co-founder and principal of Morton Brown Family Wealth, a registered investment advisory firm based in Allentown. With more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, she helps clients align their wealth with their values and long-term goals. Morton Brown Family Wealth was founded in 2018 with a focus on building trust-based, client-centered relationships.
She has held leadership roles with the Allentown Chamber of Commerce, Valley Youth House and previously served on the foundation’s Board of Associates. She was named to Lehigh Valley Business’s “Power 100” in 2025 and the “Power 30 in Banking/Finance” in 2024.
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance, with a minor in entrepreneurial studies, from York College of Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Financial Consultant and Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy.
“Her deep financial expertise and demonstrated community leadership will be tremendous assets to our governance and fiscal oversight,” said Petrozelli.
About Nicholas Hindle
Hindle is president of HindlePower Inc., a family-owned manufacturer based in Easton, Pennsylvania, specializing in industrial battery chargers and DC power systems for the utility industry. Over the past five years, he has led the company through continued innovation and growth while fostering a culture centered on employee well-being and reinvestment.
He previously served as director of technology and director of sales and marketing at the company. Prior to joining the family business in 2011, Hindle worked as a project engineer at SunEdison, where he led more than 25 commercial rooftop solar installations for major national retailers, contributing to the early growth of the renewable energy sector.
Hindle is vice president of the Greater Easton Development Board and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Rhode Island. He also studied art history at IES Rome.
“Nic’s experience in both the private and nonprofit sectors, along with his passion for helping the community, will make him a valuable voice in our financial planning and governance,” said Petrozelli.
About the LVCF Board of Governors
The Board of Governors at Lehigh Valley Community Foundation provides administrative, programmatic and fiscal oversight in support of the organization’s mission. Members of the Board serve as ambassadors, promoting the Community Foundation as a vehicle for philanthropy and a leader of community improvement.
For more information about the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation and its mission, visit www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org.
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