Missy Batman

Missy Batman is the Chief Operating Officer for the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF). She has two decades of experience in leadership roles with HICF, overseeing operations, finance, grantmaking, and human resource functions. Missy is passionate about making her community a stronger, more vibrant place where everyone has a seat at the table.  In her role at HICF she has the privilege of working with donors whose generosity provides funding solutions to education, workforce development, social services, racial equity, conservation, health, and the arts. 

Missy has managed governmental grants including a Federal Education Department grant, a Federal HUD grant, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants and is proud to be leading the Decatur area Energy Transition Navigator program through DCEO.  

She has a BA degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix and holds multiple certifications in philanthropy and human resources.