Scranton, PA (November 6, 2025): Will Craven has joined Moses Taylor Foundation, a private foundation with a mission to improve the health of people in Northeastern Pennsylvania, as its Operations and Grants Officer. In this role, he will support the Foundation’s grant management system, lead internal operations, and coordinate organizational initiatives and events.
Craven previously served as Manager of Community Impact Funding at United Way of Lackawanna, Wayne & Pike, where he oversaw the review of nonprofit grant applications and supported programs that strengthened communities across the region. He also brings experience from his time as Business Division Chair and faculty member at Lackawanna College, where he led academic initiatives and taught a wide range of topics. In his free time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
“Will brings a breadth of experience with cross-functional operations, proven success managing high-impact projects, and a deep understanding of financial management. His expertise, blended with his passion for community health, will help us drive strategic progress, improve processes, and further amplify the Foundation’s mission. We are thrilled to welcome Will to the team,” said Danielle Breslin, President and CEO of Moses Taylor Foundation.
Craven holds a master’s degree in public administration from Marywood University and a bachelor’s degree in community health education from The University of Scranton. He also holds an associate degree in accounting from Lackawanna College.
Craven assumed his responsibilities at Moses Taylor Foundation in late October on a part-time basis and will transition to full-time in mid-December.
Moses Taylor Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to building healthy communities and providing opportunities for people in Northeastern Pennsylvania to lead healthier lives. Since its founding in 2012, the Foundation has approved over 575 grants for a total of more than $42 million invested throughout the region. The Foundation has four areas of focus: Health Care Access and Quality (including primary care, oral health, mental health, and health care workforce), Older Adult Health, School-Based Health, and Nonprofit Effectiveness. The 11-county service area includes Bradford, Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties. For more information, visit www.mosestaylorfoundation.org.
