Working in the non-profit sector for 40 years, Lisa Dinga is excited to bring her diverse philanthropic and nonprofit expertise to serve Grace & Valor and their clients. Over the years many family members have served in the Military and currently my Granddaughter is serving. That, along with friends serving in Law Enforcement, she learned how needs often extend beyond available resources. After having a community needs assessment completed and speaking with both the military and law enforcement communities, Dinga and 4 other professionals joined together to help fill that void with Grace & Valor. Dinga’s career has been dedicated to helping nonprofits and foundations grow in their strategic vision, fundraising and leadership capacity, resulting in increased capacity to fulfill their mission. She also developed a platform on which multiple nonprofits came together to create supportive, collaborative partnerships, which improved outcomes for their clients. Born and raised in St. Louis she has 3 grown children and 6 granddaughters whom she loves immensely. Her faith guides her and she has lived her life trying to make a positive difference in the lives of others. What is one random act of kindness you could do today that might bring a smile?

Sue serves as the Vice President and Treasurer of our organization, bringing decades of leadership, service, and unwavering dedication to those who serve our communities and our nation. A passionate advocate for active and retired military personnel, first responders, and their families, she has devoted countless hours to supporting causes that strengthen and uplift others. In addition to her role with Grace & Valor, Sue proudly served for seven years on the Board of Directors for the St. Louis County Police Family Association, where she worked to support law enforcement officers and their families through community outreach, fundraising, and family-focused initiatives. Sue’s integrity, servant leadership, and steadfast dedication to giving back make her an invaluable member of our leadership team and a trusted advocate for the mission of our organization.

Born and raised in St. Louis, Susan Crane has dedicated much of her life to serving others and strengthening her community. Her passion for helping those in need has been shaped by several years of volunteer service supporting military members, veterans, and their families, along with volunteer work for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Susan brings more than 25 years of experience in sales, technology, and business development, having held leadership positions with AT&T, Mitel, and Tech Electronics. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships and earned a reputation for integrity, collaboration, and helping others find solutions. As Chair of Grace & Valor, Susan is honored to help lead the organization’s mission of supporting military members, veterans, law enforcement officers, and their families with compassion, dignity, and practical assistance.

Mary Lynne has dedicated more than 50 years to providing executive-level administrative leadership, building a career defined by professionalism, discretion, and unwavering support for organizational success. She currently serves as Executive Assistant to the CEO of GrayMatter Systems.