Suahil Housholder

For nearly two years, Suahil Housholder has been lending her insight and leadership to the Madison County Community Foundation board. A lifelong learner, she serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Butler University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in higher education and plans to defend her dissertation in the spring of 2026. This month also marks another major milestone as she is celebrating her 27th wedding anniversary with her husband, Aaron.

Originally from the Cayman Islands, Suahil moved to Anderson to attend Anderson University. “It was a massive change,” she recalls, “but this is truly home now. The success and health of Madison County are important to me because this is the community I chose to call home.”

Her first introduction to MCCF came through her role as Vice President for Finance and CFO at Anderson University, when President John Pistole invited her to represent the university on the board. “It was an invitation I was honored to accept,” she says.

She admits that before joining, her understanding of MCCF was limited. “At first, I thought MCCF was just a small organization that managed only Lilly scholarships,” she shares. “I had no idea how much more they did!”

Now, after serving on the board, she sees the Foundation’s reach in a new light. “I’ve learned that the Foundation is the quiet force behind so many organizations we love, MCCF is more than a scholarship organization. It is the heartbeat of philanthropy in our county, connecting generous neighbors with the causes that change lives right here in Anderson and beyond,” she says. “The breadth of community groups supported by MCCF is truly inspiring.”