Candy Cooley

Executive Assistant

Candy Cooley joined AOTF in 2025 as the Executive Assistant. Candy provides administrative support to the Executive Office and serves as the primary point of contact for the Board of Trustees, as well as for strategic planning activities and several standing committees. Candy also supports the Foundation’s Awards & Recognition Program, volunteer development, and nominations processes, and assists with the coordination of the Planning Grant Collective, Engage Summit Conference, and Annual Conference.

Before joining AOTF, Candy held executive administrative assistant and program specialist roles at the National Institute of Health, where she focused on improving operational systems, supporting leadership teams, and fostering mission-driven collaborations.

Candy attend Rochester Institute of Technology followed by UMGC for her BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration. Outside the office, you will often find me exploring different restaurants & foods, indulging in culinary adventures, I love spending time in the mountains as well as at the beach. My most precious moments are spent with my daughter and my family.