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Chera ReidDr. Chera Reid (she/hers) is co-Executive Director of the Center for Evaluation Innovation. She is the chief designer, organizer, and champion of CEI’s Evaluation Roundtable, a philanthropic learning and evaluation platform that moves in service of racial equity and justice. Chera came to CEI aft…
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Rosie E. AquilaRosie Aquila is a lifelong learner playing and evolving into a more complex, principled, and loving person every day. She brings more than a decade of experience in project management, strategic communications, facilitation, and design to ProInspire. Rosie entered social movements through Resource…
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Kristen LucasAs Chief Operating Officer, Kristen Lucas (she/her) helps to translate our strategy and vision to our finance, people and culture, and operations practices at ProInspire. She leads with authenticity and humility as she creates the conditions for thriving in our own organization: to support our wellb…
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Rachel LeonidasRachel Leonidas is a marketing and advancement professional with a decade of experience in elevating brands, engaging donors, and managing programs for non-profit organizations on a range of issues to include closing the achievement gap to addressing food insecurity in school-age children. Prior to …
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Monica BiswasMonica Biswas is a public health and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, program designer, facilitator, and coach. Monica is currently Director at ProInspire, where she is working to advance race equity in the social sector through Communities of Practice and custom programs. She has ex…
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Margaret BrooksMargaret Brooks is a seasoned leadership development practitioner and executive coach and the CEO of the Brooks Hawking Group. Throughout her three decades of working across multiple industries, Margaret gained first-hand experience of the challenges and benefits of leading and working in dynamic en…
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Erik Stegman (Carry the Kettle First Nation Nakoda)Erik serves as Executive Director of Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national organization advocating for stronger and more meaningful investments by the philanthropic sector in tribal communities. Previously, he served as the Executive Director for the Center for Native American Youth at the As…
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Raquel Gutierrez, Ph.D., Board Co-ChairDr. Gutierrez serves as Principal of Blue Agave Partners. She brings three decades of experience in curating knowledge, cultivating courageous leaders, and designing programs and convenings for community-wide initiatives. At her core, Raquel is an institutional organizer who partners with others who…
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Tony BondTony Bond is the Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplace for Women list, the Best Workplaces…
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Mareeha NiazMareeha Niaz is the manager of programs and leadership development at Independent Sector, where she maintains a broad portfolio of initiatives including nonprofit governance and ethics, equity, fellowships, awards, and peer learning. Previously she served for three years at the Embassy of Pakistan w…
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Jennifer (Jenny) SullivanJennifer participated in the ProInspire Leadership Institute in 2019. She is Director of Housing and Health Integration at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, D.C. where she leads Connecting the Dots: Bridging Systems for Better Health, an initiative that identifies opportuniti…
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Michelle L. LightI am a catalyst for change. For as long as I can remember, I have been moved by the idea of making a difference. Currently, I am a leadership coach, consultant, and strategic advisor. It brings me joy to harness and leverage my multi-faceted background to help other leaders be successful, particul…
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Bianca Casanova AndersonBianca Casanova Anderson, educator, nonprofit leader, and social justice practitioner, with expertise in interpersonal communication, racial equity facilitation, and human development. As an educator for almost a decade, Ms. Anderson found her passion for human-centered change in the classroom. She …
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Megan Renee Walker GrimaldiMegan is a management professional with a passion for lifelong learning, inclusiveness, equity, and balanced living. She has worked in nonprofit and academic organizations for over 12 years. Whether she is driving authentic cultural change; building departments, processes and systems; or working w…
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Kristina Gawrgy CampbellKristina Gawrgy Campbell is the director of strategic communications and public relations at Independent Sector. In this role, Kristina leads strategic communications planning for the organization and manages relationships with media and other partners. In addition to her communications role, Kristi…
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Marie LeBlancMarie LeBlanc is the director of design at Independent Sector (IS). In this role, Marie aligns programs and teams to IS’ strategic frameworks and builds internal capacity to use lean and human-centered design. Marie has worked at IS for seven years, contributing to a variety of sector impact and l…
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Danielle B. PowellDanielle B. Powell participated in the ProInspire Managing for Success Fall 2017 cohort in Washington, DC and currently serves as Director of Leadership 18, an alliance of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) responsible for leading some of the country’s largest and most well-respected charities, non-p…
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Ana M. RiveraAna M. Rivera participated in the Spring 2019 M4S cohort in Washington, DC. Ana currently works at Share Our Strength in Washington, D.C as a Field Associate supporting the implementation and execution of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign in cities and states across the country. Ana …
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George HoGeorge Ho is a human capital consulting professional with experience working across the public, private and non-profit sectors. George is the founder and principal consultant for Greater Human Capital, a boutique firm based in Washington D.C. Prior to launching his own firm, he served as a senior co…
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George HoGeorge Ho is a human capital consulting professional with experience working across the public, private and non-profit sectors. George is the founder and principal consultant for Greater Human Capital, a boutique firm based in Washington D.C. Prior to launching his own firm, he served as a senior co…
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Elisa ChenElisa Chen is a ProInspire Fellow at FHI 360, a global human development organization utilizing a 360-degree perspective and an integrated approach in addressing complex human development needs. At FHI 360, Elisa is involved in cost effectiveness analysis of FHI 360’s regional office model and als…
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Isayas TheodrosIsayas is a ProInspire Fellow at Partners for the Common Good, a community development financial institution whose mission is to advance economic justice and opportunity for disadvantaged communities domestically and internationally. At PCG, Isayas serves as the Portfolio Manager where he perf…
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George HoGeorge is a ProInspire Fellow at Share Our Strength, a national organization working to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. As the HR Coordinator, George contributes to strategic human resources initiatives and projects, manages the…
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Dionne GallowayDionne Galloway is the Operations Manager at City First Enterprises, a Community Development Finance Institution that channels capital for justice to expand economic opportunity, and City First Homes, a leading affordable housing organization. As Operations Manager, Dionne oversees the programs an…
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Bianca KahlenbergBianca is a ProInspire Fellow with the National 4-H Council, the world’s largest positive youth development organization serving over 7 million youth each year. In her role as Alumni and Individual Giving Coordinator, Bianca is driving the strategy and implementation of engaging those who have g…
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Ashlee LawsonAshlee Lawson is a ProInspire Fellow at Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools for Public Policy, a network of college preparatory charter schools serving District of Columbia students grades 6-12. As the Marketing Manager, she focuses on marketing & communications, community relationship building …
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Ivellisse MoralesIvellisse Morales is a ProInspire Fellow at Year Up Bay Area, a nonprofit organization that empowers young adults to go from poverty to professional careers in a single year. As the Marketing & Communications Manager, Ivellisse will help build the brand through a variety of activities including…
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Megan RobinsonMegan Robinson joined Communities In Schools in February 2011. As Director of Program Investments and Partnerships, she works with the CIS network to maximize financial investments from corporate, foundation and federal funders. In addition, she identifies and cultivates partnerships with national…
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Mark WilsonMark’s mission is to help people and organizations maximize and use their power and potential by facilitating individual and community-level transformative change. He is a graduate of The American University in Washington, DC and earned an M.A. in Sociology from The George Washington University a…
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Marie LeBlancMarie is the Senior Associate for Programs and Practice at Independent Sector, a leadership network for nonprofits, foundations, and corporations committed to advancing the common good. As Senior Associate, Marie supports two nonprofit leadership development programs, as well as initiatives promotin…
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Joe ByrneJoe Byrne is a Grant Writer and Fundraiser at Elevate, a development firm focused on building sustainable grants programs for nonprofit organizations. He works to secure resources for seven organizations throughout the city. Joe has been writing for as long as he can remember. Recently, he has parti…
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Elizabeth ThompsonElizabeth Thompson is the Program Manager for the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL), which is dedicated to building leadership and public policy knowledge within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Prior to CAPAL, she worked in a development and communications c…
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Roxy CainesRoxy Caines is the National Tax Credit Outreach Campaign Director at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. She provides technical assistance, leads trainings and develops outreach materials to assist organizations nationwide as they conduct local outreach campaigns that promote the EIC, the…
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Laura ChenLaura is a ProInspire Fellow with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a non-governmental global research organization dedicated to issues of climate justice and environmental sustainability. Within WRI, Laura supports the Financial Planning and Analysis and Global Operations teams in process reengi…
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Martha NwosuMartha Nwosu is young professional working toward becoming an established Event Planner in the DMV Area. She attended St. John’s University in Staten Island, New York where she obtained a BS in Psychology & a Minor in Sociology. Recently, she acquired an International Event & Wedding Plann…
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Lisa N. JacksonLisa N. Jackson is an extremely organized Program Management Director with a background in the successful planning, seamless execution of exceptional meetings and events. Lisa is experienced in project management, speaker relations and communications, database management and webcast productions.…
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Emma HyattEmma has spent the last nine years working to increase the employability of high-risk youth. Prior to joining New Door in 2015, Emma worked for several years as a Program Coordinator and Instructor at San Francisco Conservation Corps. She has been involved in youth development in many capacities, in…
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Danielle PowellDanielle B. Powell serves as Program Manager of Leadership 18, an alliance of CEOs responsible for leading some of the country’s largest and most well respected charities, non-profits and faith-based organizations. Member organizations serve over 87 million people annually, with 5.6 million staff …
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Tahira ChristmonTahira Christmon is the cause marketing strategist at Goodwill Industries International, a social enterprise that provides job training to nearly ten million people a year through the sale of donated clothing and household goods. In her role she supports national cause partnership initiatives by dev…
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Megan GrimaldiSenior Consultant, North & Main Megan is a management professional with a passion for lifelong learning, inclusiveness, equity, and balanced living. She has worked in nonprofit and academic organizations for over 12 years. Whether she is driving authentic cultural change; building departments,…
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Nicole NewmanNicole Newman is a native the Washington DC area and a proud graduate of Trinity University (Washington DC) with a degree in Political Science. She is an AmeriCorps Vista Alum. Nicole has spent time working at local non-profits getting hands on experience in providing services, building coalitio…
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Ivellisse MoralesIvellisse is a marketing & branding strategist who comes alive when she exercises her craft and curiosity to positively impact the world. She brings nearly a decade of experience designing and executing social impact strategies and marketing campaigns for corporate brands, government, nonprofits…
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John Campbell, CFREJohn Campbell is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and was a 2016 ProInspire Fellow and has served on the Leadership Network Council since 2017. In 2018, John founded FundED Strategies, LLC to support schools, education focused organizations, and small to mid-size nonprofits start, scale, an…
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Roxy CainesRoxy completed the Managing for Success Fellowship in 2014. In her role with the Get It Back Campaign, Roxy provides technical assistance, leads trainings, and develops outreach materials to assist organizations nationwide that conduct local outreach campaigns that promote the Earned Income Tax Cred…
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Jen LachmanJen Lachman is an organizational consultant and coach who is deeply committed to supporting social change leaders, teams, and organizations. As the founder of Lachman Consulting, Jen helps progressive nonprofit organizations create transformational change through strategic planning, leadership c…
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Nancy WithbroeNancy Withbroe (she/her) is Chief of Staff at the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) where she leads the Office of the President & CEO, guiding efforts to build and enhance the President & CEO’s external positioning and the strategic use of her time. She staffs the Boards of NWLC and the…