Respond, Recover, Reimagine, Rebuild: Donor Engagement in a New Normal

AUGUST 18-19, 2020

 
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SPEAKERS

Respond, Recover, Reimagine Rebuild: Donor Engagement in a New Normal will feature United Way experts who are spearheading bold and equitable strategies in the wake of COVID-19. They will be joined by thought leaders beyond our network who will share their sharp perspectives about the most pressing priorities of the nonprofit sector.

We will regularly update our speaker lineup, so please continue to check our Speakers page for the most recent additions!
 

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Ruha Benjamin [More Info]
Professor of African American Studies
Princeton University
Ruha Benjamin is a professor of African American studies at Princeton University and author of People’s Science: Bodies and Rights on the Stem Cell Frontier (Stanford University Press). She has studied the social dimensions of science, technology, and medicine for over fifteen years and speaks widely on issues of innovation, equity, health, and justice in the U.S. and globally. She is also a Faculty Associate in the Center for Information Technology Policy; Program on History of Science; Center for Health and Wellbeing; Program on Gender and Sexuality Studies; Department of Sociology; and serves on the Executive Committees for the Program in Global Health and Health Policy and Center for Digital Humanities. Ruha is the recipient of many awards and honors, including the 2017 President's Award for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton. Her second book, Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code, examines the relationship between machine bias and systemic racism, analyzing specific cases of “discriminatory design” and offering tools for a socially-conscious approach to tech development. She is also the editor of Captivating Technology. Ruha received her PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley, completed postdoctoral fellowships at UCLA’s Institute for Genetics and Society and Harvard University's Science, Technology, and Society Program, and has received grants and fellowships from the Institute for Advanced Study, American Council for Learned Societies, National Science Foundation, and California Institute for Regenerative Medicine among others. Her work is published in numerous journals including Science, Technology, and Human Values; Policy & Society; Ethnicity & Health; and the Annals of the American Academy of Social and Political Science and reported on in national and international news outlets including The Guardian, National Geographic, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, and Nature.
 
José Ferrão [More Info]
International President
United Way Worldwide
 
Brian Gallagher [More Info]
President & CEO
United Way Worldwide
Brian Gallagher joined United Way in 1981 as a management trainee. As someone with deep faith in the power of communities, he has made driving community change a focus for United Way throughout his career. Community change brings people together to create more opportunities for all, and it has been adopted in more than 40 countries and territories worldwide. Brian has also elevated brand stewardship to the highest priority. In 2008, United Way launched the LIVE UNITED campaign to engage communities in a more inclusive strategic effort. Working with United Way staff, volunteers, partners, and stakeholders, Gallagher managed the merger of United Way of America and United Way International to create United Way Worldwide in 2009. He also spearheaded the shift to an impact organization, facilitated the implementation of an enterprise-wide strategy and developed numerous working groups designed to innovate and align across United Way’s network.
 
Suzanne McCormick [More Info]
U.S. President
United Way Worldwide
Suzanne McCormick, U.S. President Suzanne McCormick was named U.S. President of United Way Worldwide (UWW) in June 2019. She is responsible for helping the 1,100 local United Ways across the U.S. trailblaze in the philanthropic space to build more resilient, inclusive and sustainable communities. That includes leading in equity, tackling community problems with innovative and systemic solutions, and driving the ongoing digital transformation. McCormick came to UWW from Tampa, Florida, where she spent five years as President and Chief Executive Officer for United Way Suncoast, one of Florida’s largest United Ways. In that time, she cultivated growth, increased community impact and led a strategic plan to break the cycle of generational poverty. Having previously served as the former chair of the United Way Network Partnership Group and National Professional Council, she will continue to enable the teams to develop and leverage powerful philanthropy initiatives, such as Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud. She brings invaluable insights as immediate past chair of the United Ways of Florida that will lend to the ongoing collaboration with United Way State Associations. McCormick began her nonprofit leadership career at the International Center of New York and then as CEO for both the American Red Cross of Southern Maine and People’s Regional Opportunity. She joined the United Way of Greater Portland in Maine, where she provided 13 years of leadership, including four as President and CEO. McCormick holds a B.A. in Political Science from Duke University and is an alumna of the Peace Corps, where she taught English in Thailand. She is the proud mother of two children: Jack, who serves in the U.S Army, and Fiona. Her husband of 25 years, Bill, is a physical therapist. McCormick enjoys running, being a “soccer mom” and spending time with her family and two Boston terriers, Finnegan and Olive.
 
Amy Ahrens Terpstra [More Info]
Vice President, Collective Impact Partnerships
United Way of Salt Lake
Amy Ahrens Terpstra is the Vice President of Collective Impact at the United Way of Salt Lake. She leads the talented team working to cultivate partnerships capable of creating lasting social change in schools, neighborhoods, and across the region. Amy joined the UWSL team in 2016 and focused on building cross-sector, regional collaborative action networks that align programs, engage in continuous improvement, and change systems in order to improve specific, measurable outcomes. For 11 years prior to that, Amy led research and evaluation work at the Chicago-based Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights. There she managed a diverse portfolio of applied research studies with people who were experiencing poverty and intense hardship and trauma. For over a decade she researched and wrote Heartland Alliance’s flagship publication, the annual Report on Illinois Poverty, which informed the work of thousands of providers, advocates, and decisionmakers in the state. Amy holds a bachelors degree in social work from Trinity Christian College and a masters degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
 
Nick Allen [More Info]
Chief Program Officer
United Way of the Greater Triangle
Nick Allen is the Chief Program Officer for the United Way of the Greater Triangle; a role that includes managing the strategies and execution of: philanthropic marketing and storytelling, transformative community engagement and multi-million dollar impact investments across a four county region. Prior to joining the United Way, 15+ years of experience in youth development and community organizing has left Nick with the belief that community centered approaches rooted in racial equity are the key ingredients to significant, positive changes in the Triangle community. A creative thinker and a practical doer, Nick brings radical re-imagination and bold vision influenced by both statistical data and lived experiences of those we serve, to his work. Nick and his wife Nicky are raising their two children, Audrey Rose and Oliver Rhys, to love fearlessly, live passionately and eat well. Born and raised in Baltimore, Durham, NC is now home. Nick is also a Tar Heel, a house renovator, a farmer and a chef.
 
Tiffany Arnold [More Info]
Resource Development Director
United Way of Marathon County
Tiffany started with the United Way network in 2002 as a board member for United Way of Taylor County in Central Wisconsin. She served in positions of treasurer, vice chair and chair of the board until 2007. This volunteer lead organization gave her a love and passion for the work of United Way. In 2013 Tiffany accepted the position of Resource Development Director at United Way of Marathon County in Wausau, Wisconsin. Tiffany works closely with 100 corporate partners to raise almost $2.8 million dollars annually. In 2015 Tiffany and her team established a year round engagement strategy that they have been growing and developing each year. As an active member of the local Association of Fundraising Professionals she takes many opportunities to learn from her peers and continue develop new and innovative fundraising strategies. Tiffany believes that volunteer engagement is the most effective fundraising strategies to attract and retain donors.
 
Daniel Beeby [More Info]
Director, Data Systems
United Ways of California
Dan Beeby is the Director of Data Systems at United Ways of California. Dan loves to tinker with technology. Back as the mid-90s (as a language instructor in the Peace Corps in Lithuania) Dan used web technologies like HTML to teach English and broaden his students’ perspectives. He continued to work in higher-education for nearly two decades (at Haverford College and Columbia University) where he focused on the purposeful use of technology in the classroom. In 2015 Dan left academia to found Benefit Kitchen, an award-winning Brooklyn-based startup, which helps low-income Americans connect with $80B in unclaimed benefits and improve health outcomes. As the Director of Data Systems, he applies technical solutions to improve efficiency at the United Ways of California. When Dan isn’t solving the world’s problems with technology, you’ll likely find him riding a gigantic cargo bike (with his kids in the back) or sailing his 16’ Hobie Cat.
 
Elizabeth Berglin [More Info]
Director, Public Policy
United Way of Miami-Dade
Beth Berglin (she/her) joined the United Way of Miami-Dade as Director of Public Policy in March 2020. Prior to joining United way of Miami-Dade, Beth served as Legislative Director for State Representatives in Michigan and Illinois and as an advocate for children, families and p-20 education issues. She has a background in direct service roles within human services - domestic violence, juvenile justice, child care, and after school. Beth has a Master’s Degree in Child Development, and Degrees in Family Community Services and Criminal Justice. Beth has two children Miles, 7 and Ivy, almost 2 and moved to Florid from the Midwest in 2018 when her husband Jake joined the Music Education faculty at Florida International University. Beth is a lifelong member of the Girl Scouts and a member of the League of Women Voters, having previously served on the State Board in Michigan.
 
Mary Blunt [More Info]
Community Leader & WUGLC Representative
Sentara Healthcare (Ret.)
Mary Blunt, P.T., M.H.A., FACHE is a senior corporate vice president (Ret.) for Sentara Healthcare responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of the Hampton Roads region to include, Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Albemarle Medical Center (North Carolina). In addition, she has responsibility for Sentara Hampton Roads post-acute service including seven nursing homes, two assisted living facilities and PACE programs. Her current responsibilities also include supply management for the system. Her roles and responsibilities encompass over $3 billion dollars of revenue responsibility. Prior to assuming this role, she served as the corporate vice president for the Peninsula region and president of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (the regions only level one trauma center). Before joining Sentara in 1987, Ms. Blunt served as a physical therapist for 10 years at several locations throughout the Chicago area. During her tenure with Sentara, she has served in various roles including vice president of operations at several hospitals, president of Sentara Life Care (post-acute division) and president of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (the regions only level one trauma center). She earned her Masters of Health Administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and her B.S. in Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago. She is community minded and enjoys coaching young executives. Ms. Blunt is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and has served on numerous boards within the American Hospital Association including the post-acute council and three years on the Board of the American Hospital Association. Mary is married with 24-year-old twins and during her spare time she enjoys fishing, going to auctions and planning unique vacations. Currently she serves on Peninsula Community Foundation, American Hospital Association Committee on Nominations, Women United Board of Directors, the Women United Global Leadership Council, Norfolk State University Board of Visitors and MSN Board of Directors.
 
Michelle Branch [More Info]
Founder
Branch Law Group
Michelle Branch is currently the Chair of the UWW Women United Global Leadership Council. An attorney in private practice, Michelle has advised founders, executives, and companies in matters related to venture capital, technology, and corporate governance for over 20 years. Michelle serves on the Board of United Way Bay Area and as the Chair of its Public Policy Committee. In 2018, United Ways of California awarded Michelle its inaugural Carol Jackson Advocacy Award for her work to train women in advocacy. Michelle's experience includes teaching several semesters at NYU Law School and board leadership for visual and performing arts organizations. Michelle holds a Ph.D. in US History from the University of California, Berkeley, and undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University.
 
Keisha Browder [More Info]
CEO
United Way of Santa Cruz County
Keisha Browder is the Chief Executive Officer with United Way of Santa Cruz County (CA). She leads multiple county-wide initiatives addressing issues ranging from academic success to youth violence prevention and criminal justice reform. Keisha also leads the robust tracking of community well-being with the Community Assessment Project (CAP), a collection and utilization of community data. In her new role as CEO, Keisha launched United 4 Youth – a collective impact model that focuses on community funding to support the quality of life for youth experiencing poverty in Santa Cruz County. This model was inspired by the United Way Western Regional Conference in 2018 where Father Boyle reminded United Way staff to “roll up their sleeves” and work alongside community members to make change happen! Keisha has 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, serving in Executive Leadership roles throughout the country, raising nearly $40 million for support community transformation in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and now returning home to California. Keisha serves on several boards including the Health Improvement Partnership, Dignity Health Dominican Hospital Community Advisory, Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast, Soroptimist International – Watsonville Chapter, and Monarch Services. Keisha is a graduate of the University of Washington and a 2019 leader in the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders.
 
Erin Budde [More Info]
Sr VP, Product Strategy
United Way Worldwide
Erin Budde has twenty years of executive experience helping to build strong communities. She currently serves as SVP, Product Strategy for United Way Worldwide, responsible for developing the United Way Network-wide product vision and strategy to increase community impact, grow resources and supporters, and strengthen its brand globally. Prior roles include stewarding innovation and strategy at United Way of Greater St. Louis, developing and implementing Wells Fargo Advisors nation-wide strategy for charitable giving, volunteerism and community involvement, and leading St. Louis’ regional association of grantmakers.
 
Karey Chase [More Info]
Director, Community Investment
United Way of East Central Iowa
Karey Chase is the Director of Community Investment with the United Way of East Central Iowa. She has been with United Way for about a year and a half and has over twenty years of experience int he nonprofit sector. Karey leads the Community Building team in providing solutions for communities.
 
Mei Cobb [More Info]
Senior Director, Volunteer Engagement
United Way Worldwide
Mei Cobb leads Volunteer Engagement at United Way Worldwide. Throughout her career Mei has developed systems to effectively inspire and engage individuals who seek to change lives and communities through service and worked with leaders in the private, public and social sectors to establish and grow their volunteer programs. Mei currently serves as the co-chair of the Volunteer Groups Alliance (VGA), a global coalition of volunteer involving organizations at the United Nations that promote and amplify the role of volunteers in achieving the sustainable development agenda. She is an advisor to the UN Disaster and Risk Reduction (UNDRR) program advocating on behalf of volunteers and volunteer involving organizations Mei has consulted and trained in 35 countries and is champion for the role volunteers play in creating, leading and sustaining change. Globally she helped develop Pro Vobis, the national volunteer center in Romania and worked in the United Arab Emirates to develop the first national volunteer program, Takatof. Prior to her work at United Way, Mei served as Senior Vice President at the Points of Light Foundation, founded by President George H.W. Bush. Earlier in her career she served as Vice President for the United Way of San Diego County, worked at the United Way of Escambia County, and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee. Mei is an active volunteer serving on a variety of boards and as an accompanist for several music programs. She performs regularly with the Annapolis Chorale and the Annapolis Chamber Chorus. https://www.unitedway.org/about/leadership/mei-cobb
 
Maura Cook [More Info]
Director of Community Engagement
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut
Maura Cook is the Director of Community Engagement at United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut. While at United Way, Cook has focused on mobilizing people to help families become more financially secure and creating engagement strategies that help people better understand the challenges that working families face in our region. Cook has worked in the nonprofit field for the last nine years, and has been primarily focused on issues related to homelessness, financial stability and K-12 education. Cook holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption College in Worcester, MA and a Master’s Degree from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.
 
Jerry Dannemiller [More Info]
VP Digital Services
United Way Worldwide
Jerry Dannemiller joined UWW as Vice President of Digital Services in September 2018 after having previously leading the marketing and communications effort at United Way of Central Ohio, where, in addition to driving brand, messaging and engagement programs, he was team lead on digital services and organizational change efforts. His background is in digital marketing, content and donor technology platforms, and design thinking. He previously led teams at the Wexner Center for the Arts and The Ohio State University, in addition to serving as a writer and critic for various publications earlier in his career (including the Columbus Dispatch and NPR). He has served on several non-profit boards, including current service with the Ohio History Connection, Wellington School, and Jazz Arts Group Columbus.
 
Norie Del Valle [More Info]
Senior Vice President
United Way of Miami-Dade
Norie del Valle – Currently the Senior Vice President of Development at United Way of Miami-Dade, Ms. del Valle has worked at United Way in various capacities for over 25 years. She has worked in three different departments and has primarily been responsible for monitoring agencies to ensure compliance with program and fiscal policies, implementing grant evaluation processes, working with philanthropic organizations and individuals on investment opportunities and facilitating training sessions for non-profits and volunteers. She has also overseen United Way’s work in the areas of Education and Financial Stability. For the past seven years she has worked in the Development area and currently oversees the entire portfolio of fundraising activities including workplace campaigns, major gift development and grant writing.
 
Cori Deterding [More Info]
Director, Donor Engagement & Operations
Mile High United Way
Cori Deterding is the Director of Donor Engagement & Operations at Mile High United Way, living in Denver, Colorado. In this role, Cori leads and manages strategy for the multiple donor affinity groups to offer extensive networking, volunteering, and learning engagements for business and community Download File cori.deterding@unitedwaydenver.org Page 32 / 128 leaders that invest in Mile High United Way and the Denver community. Cori has worked in the development field for almost 20 years, which has given her the opportunity to learn about many different cultures and gain experiences and friendships that have shaped her life both personally and professionally. Though she has been in her position at Mile High United Way and in the same city for almost five years, her experience is a winding road that has taken her from a small town in Page 33 / 128 northeastern Colorado to the slums of India to South Philly to a small village in Ghana, West Africa. Prior to joining Mile High United Way, Cori was in Ghana, West Africa, working for a development organization as the Director of Development. Cori worked with local staff leadership to develop strategies for fundraising in collaboration with the multiple worldwide offices that invested in the work being done on the ground in Ghana. Cori helped lead a collaboration with the Government of Page 34 / 128 Ghana to regulate and close orphanages in order to return children to families—either their own or foster care families. Cori earned a Master’s in International Development from the University of Denver’s Josef Korbel School of International Studies, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Global Studies from Colorado Christian University, and has completed the Institute for Leadership in Development program.
 
Geniro Dingle [More Info]
Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
United Way Worldwide
I am proud to be in service of my UWW and network colleagues. My job is to help our 1,100 local United Ways across the U.S. live our mission through building diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations. My experience in the nonprofit sector started with the Ohio Student Association as a community fellow volunteering on issue based campaigns. I was eventually hired as a community organizer working in my hometown Akron, Ohio. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Akron I moved to Washington DC to pursue a M.A in Public Anthropology at American University. There I worked as a graduate assistant in the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. In this role I deepened my understanding of serving various marginalized communities. My next role came with Housing Up, a small nonprofit in Washington, DC committed to ending homelessness in our nation’s capitol. This work was challenging but fulfilling. From there I joined the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion team at UWW. I call upon my lived experiences, and the experiences of the community that made me, to inform my work and lead with a servant's heart. In my spare time I love to travel with my wife, get my heartbroken by Cleveland pro teams and root for The Ohio State Buckeyes.
 
Amy Dinofrio [More Info]
Vice President, People Strategies, Talent, & Board Engagement
United Way Worldwide
Amy Dinofrio is United Way Worldwide’s Vice President of People Strategies, Talent, & Board Engagement. She oversees internal human resources and leads efforts to support more than 1,800 local United Ways in building organizational capacity, recruiting and retention and designing customized professional leadership development programs for board members and staff. Ms. Dinofrio brings more than 17 years of human resources and talent management experience to this role. Before joining United Way Worldwide in 2017, she led human resources, operations and 2-1-1 at Pikes Peak United Way in Colorado for 13 years. Since joining the team at United Way Worldwide, she has advanced professionally from manager to director and then to her current role as Vice President. Ms. Dinofrio earned her bachelor’s degree from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and her Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame. She has served on numerous nonprofit boards. She and her partner, Camryn, live in Alexandria, Virginia with their three dogs.
 
Ashley Douglas [More Info]
Director, Southern Dallas Thrives
United Way Metropolitan Dallas
As a proud Dallas native, Ashley Douglas brings a comprehensive perspective in working as a relationship maven and consensus builder. Her professional experiences in the philanthropic, education, and private sectors have aided in her continuous growth as a leader. Upon transitioning into United Way, Ashley served as the Director of Community Health & Wellness, where she managed all programs and grant portfolios for adult health initiatives ranging from nutrition education to mental and behavioral health efforts. She currently oversees our Southern Dallas Thrives work, in partnership with PepsiCo and Frito-Lay North America. This initiative takes an innovative macro-level approach to the cross-functionality of corporate and philanthropic spaces in solving complex societal issues. Outside of work, Ashley thoroughly enjoys cultural experiences through world travel. She also has a passion for empowering youth to continuously establish and achieve their levels of success, and is known as a “rockstar” mentor. Ashley holds Masters degrees in both Social Work and Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.
 
Sofia Dupi [More Info]
Assoc. Director, Digital Services Implementation, Marketing and Analysis
United Way of Western CT
Sofia Dupi currently works for United Way of Western Connecticut in Digital Services Implementation, Marketing & Analysis. This role combines an interest in technology and digital spaces with her experience as a nonprofit communications and fundraising professional in a variety of settings, including healthcare, higher education and international conservation. From beginnings in cultural and community journalism, she has nurtured a passion for making organizational missions come alive through engaging communications to advocate for what is under-resourced and vulnerable in our world. Sofia’s work is rooted in the belief that digital media and communications offer an incredible opportunity to empower communities and advance justice and equity. She holds a master’s degree in print and online journalism from Iona College, and has studied history and art history at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
 
Nicholas Ellinger [More Info]
Chief Brand Officer
Moore
Nick joined the Moore Group in January 2020 as Chief Brand Officer. Before that, he was DonorVoice’s VP of Marketing Strategy, working with organizations like Catholic Relief Services, Share our Strength | No Kid Hungry, and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation to look at their fundraising with a different lens. He also edited and contributed to the Agitator blog and recently wrote a book called The New Nonprofit to challenge fundraising norms. He developed his direct marketing muscle running Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s direct marketing program for a decade. This is where he gained his passion is to help the nonprofit sector break through the 2% of GDP individual giving ceiling we’ve seen for decades.
 
Ayeola Fortune [More Info]
Senior Director, Impact and Global Results
United Way Worldwide
Ayeola Fortune is the Senior Director of Impact and Global Results at United Way Worldwide. Ayeola leads UWW’s effort collect data on a common set of indicators to aggregate United Ways’ collective impact across communities. This effort is part of the United Way’s overall strategic imperative to connect the dollars raised in communities to investments that build community capacity and improve lives. Ayeola leads the organization’s efforts to develop strategies, initiatives, resources, and tools to support United Way’s 2028 national goals in education and health. She also leads key efforts to advance equity in the impact work of local United Ways, including the development of an Equity Framework, and related tools to build local capacity to integrate an explicit focus on equity in local United Way core business and impact practices.
 
Vilmarie Gilliam [More Info]
VP, Partnerships
FamilyWize
Vilmarie “Vil” Díaz Gilliam is the Vice President of Partnerships at FamilyWize, leading the Team in developing and cultivating effective relationships with United Ways, American Heart Association, Mental Health America and other organizations. Prior to joining FamilyWize, Vil held a leadership role at McKesson Health Solutions (now Change Healthcare), consulting with Health Plans to optimize the solutions they purchased. Additionally, she previously led a Team at Independence Blue Cross where she was the relationship owner with the plan’s most strategic providers. When Vilmarie began her career, she found a fulfilling role, being able to serve her community, with one of the nation’s first Children’s Health Insurance Programs, based in Pennsylvania. She has been able to come full circle, back to her passion of serving her Community, by joining FamilyWize to remove the barrier of cost of highly priced and often, unaffordable prescription medications, to help improve their well-being. Ms. Gilliam has a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
 
Eric Glaser [More Info]
Director, U.S. Network Engagement and Performance
United Way Worldwide
Eric has worked at United Way of America/Worldwide since April 1999 starting as Outcome Measurement Director for Success By 6®, United Way’s national network of early childhood initiatives. He facilitated the Strategies and Metrics Pilot Project and Mobilization Plan Task Force for Increasing Graduation Rates which developed research and planning tools to help United Ways address that critical community issue. In his current position he is engaged in consultation, research, and development of tools to aide local United Ways in transforming to be relevant, high-performing organizations. Before his efforts on the national stage he worked at the United Way in New Orleans where his responsibilities included data gathering, strategic planning, community investment, community initiatives, and training on outcome measurement issues. In New Orleans he was also a respected jazz musician and arts entrepreneur. In 1992 Eric Glaser received his bachelor’s degree with honors in General Studies with a Management/Urban Studies concentration and he received Master of Public Administration in 1994, both from the University of New Orleans.
 
Alexa Haigh [More Info]
President and CEO
United Way of Racine County
Ali Haigh is the president and CEO. Haigh will be the first female leader in the organization’s 97-year history. Haigh served as a loaned employee with United Way of Racine County in 2011 and joined the staff the following year, serving first as manager of investor relations, then in her most current role as vice president of investor relations, where she oversaw the organization’s fundraising and marketing. “Our mission is to mobilize the caring power of Racine County to improve lives and transform our community. We’re thrilled that Ali will be leading us in this mission,” said Steve McLaughlin, United Way of Racine County’s board chair. “Ali has an outstanding track record of accomplishment, and the board looks forward to supporting her success as our president and CEO.” Haigh led United Way of Racine County’s transition to engagement-based fundraising strategies such as Day of Caring, mobile giving and affinity groups such as Women United. Her leadership enabled United Way to achieve key fundraising goals, strengthening its ability to achieve community impact outcomes. In addition, Haigh leads the organization’s work in diversity, equity and inclusion—overseeing two years of Community Conversations dedicated to race and equity; implementing OneRacine, Racine’s celebration of diversity; and launching the organization’s Diversity Council to lead other companies in implementing equitable practices. Eager to guide other United Ways to the same success, she regularly presents and instructs at United Way conferences throughout the nation, and she is a member of United Way Worldwide’s LEAD Board of Directors.
 
Matt Hayden [More Info]
Senior Director, Corporate Relations
United Way Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
Matt brings over ten years of nonprofit experience to his role with United Way. Joining United Way in 2018, he currently serves as Senior Director of Corporate Relations, responsible for sales and implementation of Salesforce Philanthropy Cloud partnerships. Prior to this position he spent time managing corporate partnerships for Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and eight years with Positive Coaching Alliance focused on fundraising, board recruitment and program management.
 
Paola N. Hernandez [More Info]
Census Program Manager
United Ways of California
Paola N. Hernandez is the Census Program Manager at United Ways of California. In this role, Paola is responsible for managing the statewide outreach, strategic partnerships, and educative mobilization that encourages Californians to participate in the 2020 Census. Paola graduated with a master’s degree in public policy from Columbia University’s School for International and Public Affairs in 2018. As a development specialist, she has dedicated her career to advocacy efforts for communities that are often marginalized and overlooked. Paola has worked with various organizations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Family Independence Initiative, to advocate for equal rights and improved social services for low income families, undocumented immigrants, and ethnic minorities.
 
Ken Holmes [More Info]
Marketing Manager
United Way of Greater Portland
Ken Holmes has served in a variety of marketing and resource development roles at two local United Ways. Currently serving as Marketing Manager at United Way of Greater Portland in Maine, Ken is responsible for email marketing, social media, organizational websites, and graphic design. Ken also serves as the staff lead for United Way of Greater Portland's Digital Services work, overseeing both data integration and digital marketing efforts. Ken's United Way career began as a graduate student intern at United Way of Broome County in Binghamton, NY. He was later hired by that United Way as an Account Executive, and in 2014 he was hired by United Way of Greater Portland to serve as their Donor Relations Coordinator, before transitioning to his current marketing role in 2016. Ken has a Master's Degree in Public Administration and a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Management from Binghamton University.
 
Jennifer Ingram [More Info]
Founder & CEO
Calibrated Lens
Living and leading by example, Jennifer A. Ingram’s career has been forged through her greatest passions - inspiring others to embrace their journey, live their truth, and thrive authentically while promoting a unified vision for more equitable and inclusive communities. A student of life and continuous learner, Jennifer has traveled the globe visiting six continents and over thirty countries. She approaches differences with curiosity and humility seeking to understand how others experience life, foster a sense of belonging, and celebrate differences. Jennifer is the Founder and CEO of Calibrated Lens, LLC, a boutique consulting firm with the mission of helping clients facilitate sustainable change to optimize performance, presence, and productivity by centering equity and inclusion. Before launching Calibrated Lens, she served as the first Vice President of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. In that role she created and operationalized the organization’s first integrated DEI strategy to engage various stakeholders including corporate partners and 140 funded non-profit organizations. A couple of noteworthy accomplishment during her tenure in Cincinnati included leading the planning and implementation of the first community-wide event in the Tri-State area in recognition of the National Day of Racial Healing. She is also responsible for organizing the first ever LGBT+ centered discussion at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Possessing over a decade of progressive healthcare experience, prior to relocating to Cincinnati in 2018, Jennifer demonstrated success in bringing together leadership and key stakeholders to advance DEI strategies at two nationally ranked academic medical centers: Mayo Clinic and Henry Ford Health System. She embodies the qualities of servant leadership, driven by an unwavering commitment to strengthening communities. Leading through collaboration and influence, Jennifer never meets a stranger; seeing and valuing individuals equally from all walks of life, building and maintaining relationships with intentionality. Her multifaceted experiences have generated her keen ability to address complex challenges methodically with ease and simplicity. Jennifer has been described as a dynamic communicator with an energetically infectious presence. She is a nationally sought-after presenter and well-respected DEI thought leader with extensive experience captivating and training audiences. Throughout her career, Jennifer has been the recipient of several awards and accolades. In 2020 she was named Most Valuable Participant (MVP) in United Way Worldwide’s Advanced Leaders Program. She was also recognized by DiversityMBA, a national leadership organization integrating diversity and inclusion with talent management, as a Top 100 Under 50 Emerging Executive Leader. In 2019, for her community advocacy, Jennifer was a recipient of both a LGBT Community Leadership Award from the Ohio Diversity Council as well as a Vivazi Torch Award from Black Cincy Pride. A native of Metro-Detroit, Jennifer earned a graduate degree from Central Michigan University in Organizational Leadership and completed undergraduate coursework at Eastern Michigan University in Healthcare Administration and minored in Healthcare Informatics. She is a strong proponent of volunteerism and mentoring youth from marginalized communities. Jennifer enjoys the arts, experiencing different cultures and authentic cuisine.
 
Danica Jamison [More Info]
President and CEO
Greater Gallatin United Way
Danica Jamison is the President and CEO of Greater Gallatin United Way, located in Bozeman, MT. Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW) has been an essential and vibrant supporter of the community since 1978 addressing the human service needs of Gallatin, Madison, Meagher and Park Counties. Through United Way Danica provides leadership with collaborative partners to improve lives and address four core impact areas: basic needs, child and youth success, senior stability and behavioral health and mental wellbeing. Danica has a MA in Sustainable Food Systems from Montana State University, a BA in Art from Mary Baldwin University, and has 25 years of business, professional, volunteer, and executive leadership experience with a diversity of entities including non-profit agencies, private business, and government. Danica enjoys walking through Montana woods and streams with her partner, their 8-year old son and dog, Tula. Searching for, finding and eating huckleberries is a favorite summer evening activity. An ideal day includes singing – particularly with others through Threshold Singers who offer songs of peace and solace for those who are dying. Lastly, Danica is exploring ways she can influence people (both within the UWW network and outside of UWW) to boldly take collective action in the next 12 years to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the habitability of our shared planet with an integrated goal to simultaneously address economic inequality and racism at the scale that science and justice demand. #greennewdeal
 
Alicia Lara [More Info]
Senior Vice President, Impact
United Way Worldwide
Alicia Lara is United Way’s Senior Vice President of Impact. Alicia has dedicated her career to making lives better for those that she serves, most notably in the public health sector. Alicia’s service to United Way began in Los Angeles where she was the Vice President for Community Investment. In this capacity, she was responsible for the development and management of policy, research and grant-making programs. While there, she helped the organization achieve success in their vision to end homelessness, increase high school graduation rates and improve the financial stability of low-income families. Before working with United Way, Alicia spent eight years with The California Endowment, a health-related philanthropic organization with a grant-making budget of $150 million annually. During this time, she held various positions within the organization, including Vice President of Programs, Director of Responsive Grant Making and Senior Program Officer. Alicia has pledged her career to serve the nonprofit space working on women’s health issues, HIV/AIDS services and prevention, homelessness and health care policy. She currently serves on the board of directors for Ms. Foundation for Women and Funders Together to End Homelessness. Alicia is a relentless challenger of the status quo and envisions a world of tomorrow that is better than the one we live in today. She continually inspires her colleagues and the entire United Way network by profoundly and positively affecting the communities that she serves.
 
Vu Le [More Info]
Founder
Nonprofit AF
Vu Le (“voo lay”) is a writer, speaker, vegan, Pisces, and the former Executive Director of RVC, a nonprofit in Seattle that promotes social justice by developing leaders of color, strengthening organizations led by communities of color, and fostering collaboration between diverse communities. Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. There’s tons of humor in the nonprofit world, and someone needs to document it. He is going to do that, with the hope that one day, a TV producer will see how cool and interesting our field is and make a show about nonprofit work, featuring attractive actors attending strategic planning meetings and filing 990 tax forms. Known for his no-BS approach, irreverent sense of humor, and love of unicorns, Vu has been featured in dozens, if not hundreds, of his own blog posts at NonprofitAF.com, formerly nonprofitwithballs.com.
 
Stan Little [More Info]
Chief Experience Officer
United Way Worldwide
As Chief Experience Officer (CXO), Stan Little leads all donor-facing functions that impact how the world engages with today’s United Way. He is charged with delivering consistent, compelling and relevant experiences with the United Way and its branded servicesꟷincluding philanthropy, cause-related partnerships and various funding initiativesꟷby individual, corporate and institutional donors, volunteers and partners. Little leads marketing, communications, donor and investor relations and digital services functions that are critical to delivering a best-in-class donor experience to drive impact, growth and strengthen communities worldwide. Little has more than 30 years of experience in various venture-backed and Fortune 100 technology companies, holding senior roles in sales, corporate development, business operations and marketing. Before joining United Way, Little was president of the SunTrust Foundation and led the bank’s philanthropic and community impact work after originally joining the bank as head of marketing strategy and operations. Prior to joining SunTrust Bank, Little led international marketing at NCR Corporation, responsible for lead generation, thought leadership and brand awareness across the firm’s industry groups globally. Little has served as an adjunct professor of business management and entrepreneurial strategy at Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He has also served in an advisory capacity with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and The College Board. Little formerly served as the chairman of the board of North Fulton Community Charities and currently serves as a member of Emory University Board of Visitors and board member of WellStar North Fulton Hospital. He has also held other director and advisory posts with private companies and nonprofit organizations. Little earned his Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Duke University, Master of Science in electrical engineering from Purdue University and Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
 
Pete Manzo [More Info]
President & CEO
United Ways of California
Pete Manzo is President & CEO of United Ways of California, which improves health, education and financial stability for low-income children and families by enhancing and coordinating the community impact and advocacy work of California’s United Ways. Previously, Pete was Director of Strategic Initiatives for Advancement Project, a civil rights organization that advances equity and expands opportunity for low income and vulnerable people; Executive Director and General Counsel of the Center for Nonprofit Management, where he directed the expansion of the Center's information, training, consulting, technology and search and compensation services to nonprofits; and Directing Attorney of Community Development Programs for Public Counsel, the nation's largest pro bono law firm and the Los Angeles affiliate of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, where he represented nonprofit charitable organizations in a broad range of real property, corporate, tax and other transactional matters. Pete practiced real estate and corporate law in the private sector at Riordan & McKinzie, and Tuttle & Taylor, before moving into the nonprofit sector. Pete is a graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley; he also is a graduate of the London School of Economics, where he received a Master's degree in Political Sociology, and the University of Notre Dame, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Government.
 
Cathy Miller [More Info]
Community Impact Director
United Way of Madison County, Inc.
Cathy Miller currently serves as the Community Impact Director for United Way of Madison County, AL. In her 10-year career there she has served as education impact coordinator and volunteer center director. She believes in the power of collaboration and multiplying capacity to respond to need by bringing the community together. Prior to this career, Mrs. Miller was a 30 year veteran educational literacy consultant and has corporate regulatory compliance experience. She is an award-winning author, presenter, trainer, and advocate.
 
Vickie Nisbet [More Info]
Director, Community Relations
FamilyWize
Vickie Nisbet is Director of Community Relations at FamilyWize Community Service Partnership works to execute the strategic direction for community engagement with FamilyWize’s national network of more than 1,000 non-profit and patient advocacy groups, UWW, local United Ways across the county, and also including American Heart Association, Mental Health America and many other organizations. Vickie’s background is in fundraising development, having worked for United Way, Red Cross and Via of the Lehigh Valley.
 
Joshua Pedersen [More Info]
211 Director, Network Operations and Performance
United Way Worldwide
Joshua has worked and volunteered in the nonprofit industry for more than 24 years. He led the implementation of the 211 service throughout Utah, has served as Director of Services for the Utah Food Bank, as Vice President of United Way of Northern Utah, CEO of United Way of Frederick County, Maryland and as President & CEO of 211 Maryland. Today Joshua works as the 211 Director of Network Operations & Performance for United Way Worldwide. Today he serves on the Maryland Governor’s Commission on Service & Volunteerism, Board Chair for Maryland Nonprofits Association and as a Trustee for the Ausherman Family Foundation. Joshua has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Weber State University.
 
Richard Perry [More Info]
Founding Partner
Veritus Group
Richard Perry, with over 40 years of non-profit fundraising, marketing and communication experience is the Founding Partner of Veritus Group, a mid, major and planned giving consulting agency serving clients in the United States, Canada and Europe with worldwide training on mid, major and planned giving via online courses. Veritus Group provides the major gift training for United Way Worldwide.
 
Chris Perry [More Info]
Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer
United Way for Southeastern Michigan
With more than 25 years of marketing experience, Chris began his career in market research before moving to an advertising agency. He later transitioned to the automotive industry, first with American Isuzu Motors, then Hyundai Motor America and, finally, General Motors. At Hyundai, Chris worked in a variety of marketing and strategic planning roles, completing his tenure as vice president of marketing. During that time, Chris oversaw the establishment of a global brand strategy, identified new product opportunities and launched several marketing initiatives, including the groundbreaking Hyundai Assurance program. Advertising Age recognized Hyundai as Marketer of the Year for the campaign. In 2010, Chris was recruited to General Motors as vice president of marketing for Chevrolet, where he launched several new marketing initiatives and products, including the award-winning Chevy Runs Deep advertising campaign. While at GM, the Detroit Free Press recognized him with the Automotive Leadership Award for marketing and advertising. He was also recognized by GM with the African Ancestry Network for Diversity Leadership award. Chris has served as a board member for United Way for Southeastern Michigan and the GM Foundation and is the former board chair of Beyond Basics, former governor of Opportunity International and has served as a member of the JDRF Marketing Committee. After serving in the private sector, Chris, who is deeply committed to the community, shifted career tracks to join United Way for Southeastern Michigan as a consultant before accepting a full-time position. He oversees marketing, public relations, corporate development, donor relations, volunteer engagement and labor relations. He also leads the revenue committee, which seeks to ensure revenue sustainability and growth by recommending goals and strategies, as well as the volunteer engagement committee, which promotes positive and impactful volunteer experiences throughout the region by formulating and recommending volunteer engagement strategy and policies.
 
Rodney Prunty [More Info]
President & CEO
United Way of Central New Mexico
Rodney Prunty President & CEO, United Way of Central New Mexico Rodney Prunty is a passionate, dedicated community servant with 33 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, including 13 years of experience with United Way. Rodney began employment at United Way in 2007 as a resource development manager for United Way of Rock River Valley, where he was responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies and donor cultivation for the annual campaign. In 2010, he was promoted to vice president of United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV). In this role, he oversaw an array of activities for the organization including human resources, organizational budgets, volunteer recruitment, community partnerships, community initiatives, campaign, and grants. Rodney joined United Way of Racine County (UWRC) in August of 2013 as the President and Chief Professional Officer. In his role, Rodney helped create a culture of relationship management in UWRC’s resource development department, which was integral to UWRC exceeding its 2013 campaign goal. During Rodney’s tenure in Racine, its United Way campaigns ranked in the top ten of its highest fundraising totals in the organization’s history. Rodney began his role as President & CEO of United Way of Central New Mexico (UWCNM) in June of 2019. In under one year, Rodney’s experience in fundraising, relationship-building, community engagement, and collective impact has begun to have an effect in central New Mexico. UWCNM exceeded its 2019 campaign goal and this fall, will begin a place-based collective impact initiative with the engagement of community residents in one of Albuquerque’s most challenged neighborhoods. Mr. Prunty is unwavering in his in his focus to create long-term, positive community change at scale. He holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.
 
Larissa Rydin [More Info]
Vice President, Strategic and Brand Partnerships
United Way Worldwide
Larissa Rydin serves as the Vice President of Strategic and Brand Partnerships for United Way Worldwide. She oversees new business development and cause marketing for the organization. She joined United Way Worldwide with a 20-year track record in leadership and fundraising success. Prior to joining United Way, she held the role of Vice President of Development at the Alzheimer’s Association, with previous executive positions at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Autism Speaks. With her, she brings extensive experience in holistic partnership design, marketing and corporate development, along with a strong background in strategic planning, donor engagement and special events. Larissa received a B.S. in Social Science and Economics from Florida State University. Originally from Tampa, she now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two children.
 
Jeannie Sager [More Info]
Director
Women's Philanthropy Institute
Jeannie Sager is the director of the Women’s Philanthropy Institute which is housed under the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in Indianapolis, Indiana. WPI is focused on conducting and disseminating research that grows women’s philanthropy. WPI envisions a world where women donors understand and use their growing power and influence to support causes they care about; where fundraisers and nonprofit leaders take women seriously and approach them in ways that appeal to them; and where both women and men are giving, giving more, and giving more intentionally and effectively. Jeannie leads WPI’s efforts to translate research to practice, works closely with WPI’s national advisory council and serves on the executive leadership team for the LFSOP. Jeannie Sager is a seasoned nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience in health care, higher education, and independent school leadership. Jeannie earned her master's degree in philanthropic studies in 2003 from Indiana University and a bachelor’s degree in international relations in 1994 from Rollins College.
 
Rick Skinner [More Info]
Vice President, Volunteer Center
United Way of Greater St. Louis
For more than 30 years, Rick Skinner has championed the volunteer movement. As Vice President of the United Way Volunteer Center Rick leads strategy and operations to equip nonprofit agencies and Fortune 500 corporations to strengthen volunteer management programming to meet the region’s most-critical needs. Rick also serves nationally representing United Way of Greater St. Louis on the Points of Light Affiliate Assembly and on United Way WorldWide’s Employee and Volunteer Engagement Council. Locally, Rick serves on the advisory board of the Chaifetz School of Business Service Leadership program at Saint Louis University. He also provides volunteer management and board service training and is a national and international speaker on these topics. Prior to joining the United Way staff in 1999, Rick served as assistant development director at United Cerebral Palsy Association and the Epilepsy Foundation. Rick holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism, he is a graduate of the Leadership St. Louis program through FOCUS St. Louis, and he is also a professional disk jockey.
 
Lynne Smith [More Info]
Vice President Product Marketing and Enablement
United Way Worldwide
A 25-year technology industry veteran, Lynne possesses a wide range of technology and management experience that she brings to making customer relationships successful. Prior to joining UWW, Lynne worked at Brierley + Partners where she was responsible for managing relationships with large corporations helping them with their loyalty and customer relationship efforts. Lynne has also served as a technology sales executive with SAP, Alliance Data, AOL/Netscape and Oracle. Lynne has a proven track record of growing client revenue by transforming and restructuring existing organizations. Lynne has been active in United Way since 1983 when she started her career with Texas Instruments and was a founding member of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Women of Tocqueville. Lynne serves as an active member of the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Women's Roundtable. Lynne graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in MIS and Marketing.
 
Kimberly Smith [More Info]
Chief Accounting Officer
American AgCredit
Kimberly Smith is the Vice Chair of United Way Worldwide's Women United Global Leadership Council and the chair of the GLC"s Network Expansion Committee. She has served on the Council for 4 years. Kimberly is also the Chair of the Women United Steering Committee at Mile High United Way in Denver, Colorado and has held a variety of leadership positions for MHUW's Women United as well as an active volunteer. Kimberly is the Chief Accounting Officer for American AgCredit which she joined in November 2019. Prior to her move to AAC, Kimberly was a managing director at PwC where she was employed for over 31 years. Kimberly lives in Denver with her 21 year old son who is a student at Colorado State University. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and advancing women out of poverty and into economic stability.
 
Lori Smith [More Info]
Vice President, Human Resources & Organizational Development
United Way of Northeast Florida
Lori is an experienced HR leader with demonstrated success in positioning HR as a trusted business partner in both Fortune 500 and Non-profit organizations. Her background and experiences include Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition/Succession, FMLA/ADA, Benefits Administration and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Lori is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a degree in Communications. She is a member of Society for Human Resource Management(SHRM), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society(CPCU), Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2017 and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Outside of the office, Lori enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her family.
 
Victoria Smith [More Info]
Director, Donor Engagement & Stewardship
United Way Worldwide
Victoria Smith is the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship for United Way Worldwide and is dedicated to created a donor-centric experience for all United Way donors. Her nonprofit experience spans performing arts, education and association organizations where she has used the power of data and storytelling to advance mission and enhance decision making. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati's College-Conservatory of Music where she earned a Masters in Arts Administration and an MBA and lives in Arlington, Virginia.
 
Rosie Stafford Smith [More Info]
Product Development
United Way Worldwide
Rosie joined United Way Worldwide in February after serving at United Way of Greater St. Louis for six years, most recently as Vice President of Customized Philanthropy. In this role, Rosie led the development and implementation of UWGSL's fee-for-service product portfolio for corporate and high net worth individual donors, valued at $18 million per year. Products included CSR strategy development and implementation, one-time volunteer event planning, volunteer program management, foundation management, grantmaking services, and Donor Advised Funds. She brings this experience to UWW to support the development of Shared Purpose products that can be monetized and deployed across the network.
 
Jim Stanford [More Info]
Economist and Director
Centre for Future Work
Jim Stanford is Economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work. He divides his time between Vancouver, B.C., and Sydney, Australia. Jim is one of Canada’s best-known economists. He served for over 20 years as Economist and Director of Policy with Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector trade union (formerly the Canadian Auto Workers). He is quoted frequently in the print and broadcast media, and writes a regular column for the Toronto Star. He is also the Harold Innis Industry Professor in Economics at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, and an Honorary Professor in the Department of Political Economy at the University of Sydney. Jim received his Ph.D. in Economics from the New School for Social Research in New York. He also holds an M.Phil. in Economics from Cambridge University, and a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics from the University of Calgary. Jim is the author of Economics for Everyone: A Short Guide to the Economics of Capitalism (second edition published by Pluto Books in 2015), which has been published in six languages. Stanford has written, edited or co-edited six other books, and dozens of articles and reports in both peer-reviewed and popular outlets. He has provided research and advice through numerous federal and provincial government panels and inquiries on economic policy, innovation, jobs, and social policy. Jim is recognized for his ability to communicate economic concepts in an accessible and humorous manner.
 
Sherri Stein [More Info]
Director
United Way of South Hampton Roads
As Director of Women United at United Way of South Hampton Roads, Sherri engages and inspires women philanthropists to come together to make a difference in the community through and with the brand Women United. Raising an average of $2.1M annually, Women United focuses on moving women and children out of poverty permanently utilizing innovative programs and brain science. Sherri works cross-functionally with marketing and volunteer leaders to develop and execute branding guidelines. Craft short- and long-term brand strategies that identified gaps, new member markets, and messaging strategies. All designed to increase membership, retain membership and increase dollars raised to support the mission of Women United.
 
Sarah Storrs [More Info]
Senior Director, Event Strategy & Engagement
United Way Worldwide
Sarah Storrs joined United Way Worldwide as Director of Events & Experience Design in 2015 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Event Strategy & Engagement. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit and corporate event management and strategy, she leads a team working across United Way Worldwide and the global United Way network to bring an innovative and strategic approach to both network-facing learning conferences and stakeholder/partner engagement opportunities. From red carpet premieres and branded activations to board meetings and network conferences, Sarah has created memorable experiences that drive toward strategic objectives by skillfully leading cross-functional teams and building partnerships with academics, celebrities, industry leaders and families. Sarah has a keen understanding of how creating the right experience can change minds and behavior and recognizes how delivering experiences can support an organization’s need to provide data-driven insights for their business objectives.
 
Brent Sturm [More Info]
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
United Way of the River Cities, Inc.
With nearly four decades of non-profit leadership experience, Brent joined the United Way network in 2019. He holds degrees from The Methodist Theological School in Ohio (Master of Divinity in New Testament and Liturgy) and Marshall University (Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Analysis and Risk Management). Throughout his career he has been a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences on topics ranging from Volunteer Engagement to Liturgical Theology. He is the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator at United Way of the River Cities in Huntington, West Virginia. There he runs an online volunteer center, works with both the Community Impact and Resource Development programs to engage workplace donors in the work, and is active in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Before joining United Way, Brent was the Executive Director of Jobs for West Virginia’s Graduates. Under his leadership, JWVG became one of the highest performing affiliates of Jobs for America’s Graduates, the largest and most effective High School drop-out prevention and school-to-work support programs in the nation. Brent lives in Huntington with his wife of 35 years (Meredith), her two cats, and his two beagles. Together they raised three sons, all now adults. In his spare time, Brent is a professional musician (pipe organ), an avid reader, and a proud spoiler of the world’s most wonderful granddaughter.
 
Steve Ticknor [More Info]
Director of Development Operations
United Way of Dane County
Steve has worked at United Way of Dane County for 4 years - gaining experience in many different aspects of Resource Development through roles as an intern, Workplace Campaign Coordinator, Development Director, and Development Operations Director. He earned his B.A. in Communication Arts & Philosophy at UW Madison, and his MBA from UW Whitewater. Steve also serves as the staff liaison for LINC and currently serves as Curator for the Madison Global Shapers Hub, an initiative of the World Economic Forum. When not twisting arms for money, Steve enjoys trying new micro-brews, cheering on Madison's local professional soccer team, and dodging bites/clawing from his QuarantineCat - Luci(purrr).
 
Lindsay Torrico [More Info]
Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy
United Way Worldwide
Lindsay Torrico is the Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy at United Way Worldwide. In this role, Lindsay fights to improve education, increase job opportunities and empower individuals to be active and engaged members in their communities. Previously, she worked as a Legislative Correspondent and Aide for Senator John Kerry, where she spearheaded legislation to provide stable housing to youth who are aging out of foster care. She also worked in social policy positions at the local level, including City Year-Los Angeles and the office of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Lindsay serves on the Board of Trustees of the Convergence Center of Policy Resolution and the is the Board Chair of Nonprofit VOTE. Lindsay holds a B.A. in Government from the University of Virginia, and a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in Urban and Social Policy from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA).
 
Edgar Villanueva [More Info]
Author
Decolonizing Wealth
Edgar Villanueva is a globally-recognized author and expert on philanthropy. His newest book is Decolonizing Wealth, which offers compelling alternatives to the dynamics of colonization in the philanthropic and social finance sectors. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Native Americans in Philanthropy and is a Board Member of the Andrus Family Fund and NDN Collective. Edgar currently serves as Senior Vice President of Programs and Advocacy at the Schott Foundation for Public Education. There he oversees grant investment and capacity-building supports for education-focused justice campaigns across the United States. Edgar holds two degrees from the Gillings Global School of Public Health at The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and resides in Brooklyn, NY. Follow him on Twitter and IG at @VillanuevaEdgar.
 
Matt Wolcott [More Info]
SVP Resource Development & Governance
United Way of Greater Portland
As Senior Vice President of Resource Development and Governance, Matt oversees the fundraising and revenue generation strategies as well as board development and governance at United Way of Greater Portland. Matt has been in the non-profit sector specializing in development for over fifteen years. The common thread throughout his non-profit career is a focus on education. He has led annual and capital campaigns for a wide variety of organizations including an international organization in Guatemala, an independent school in New Hampshire, and a national youth conservation organization now based in Washington D.C.. Earlier in his career, Matt was involved in marketing and communications for a global Fortune 1000 company outside Boston. Matt is active as a volunteer with the Rotary Club of Portland, Boy Scouts of America, Safe Passage, and serves as a lay leader with his church. He is a graduate of Plymouth State University. Matt resides in Falmouth with his wife, Leah and their four children.
 
Randy Woodcock [More Info]
Vice President & Chief Corporate Relations Officer
United Way of Central New Mexico
Randy earned his BA and MSW from the University of Tennessee. He also received an AA degree in Microcomputer Management. He has worked for the United Way for the past 37 years in Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, Delaware and New Mexico. Randy currently serves as Vice President and Chief Corporate Relations Officer of United Way of Central New Mexico. Randy is passionate about giving back to his community and currently serves as the Advancement Coordinator for the Great Southwest Council Boy Scouts of America Troop 106, serves on the Board of the Rotary Club of Albuquerque and for the past eleven years has volunteered as a Tax Help New Mexico tax preparer for low income New Mexicans. He also serves as a literacy tutor to two kindergarten students and volunteers in the nursery at his church each week. He is married to Jacqueline and they have two amazing daughters, Charlie and Andie, ages seventeen and thirteen. Randy enjoys singing, biking, and spending time with family.
 
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