Staff | Peacock Foundation, Inc.

Peacock Foundation, Inc. has a small staff of three dedicated to transparency and best practices in grant making. Staff members work with applicants to ensure the completion of all applications, which are fully vetted through site visits and other research. Grantees’ progress is monitored through evaluation reports.

Joëlle Allen – Executive Director

Joëlle Allen has been with Peacock Foundation, Inc. since 1997 and became Executive Director in 2003. Her priorities include building strong partnerships with grantees, collaborating with other funders, and being a fiscally responsible steward of philanthropic funds. With degrees from Boston University and the University of Miami, she is active in the Florida Philanthropic Network.

Barbara Quesada – Administrative Assistant

Barbie Quesada began work at Peacock Foundation, Inc. in 2004 with more than 25 years of secretarial and administrative experience in companies such as Honeywell and Ingersoll-Rand. She also is the very pleasant voice to greet callers to the Foundation.

Felix Vaz – Controller

Felix Vaz joined the Peacock team in 1999 after working for more than 10 years for the Dade County Medical Association. Originally from Pakistan, he graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and the University of Karachi.