Sharon Alexander, CAP, CFRE (She/Her/Hers) | President/CEO, Carbon County Community Foundation
Session: Stop Forecasting on Hope: Building the Fundraising Systems & Relationships that Let Nonprofits Rise – in a Complex Fundraising Environment (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Sharon L. Alexander, CAP^®, CFRE, is the President & CEO of the Carbon County Community Foundation, a position she has held since April, 2020.  The Carbon County Community Foundation, established in 2015 and located in Northeast PA between the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has assets of $2.5M with annual grantmaking of approximately $350,000.

Sharon has nearly 20 years of professional experience working in nonprofits and fundraising.  Previously, she worked in the Development Offices at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown, PA, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley in Nazareth, PA.

Sharon is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) Eastern PA Chapter and served on the chapter’s Board of Directors from 2012-2023 and was Chapter President from 2020-2022.  She is a member of the Rotary Club of Jim Thorpe and has served as Club Co-President since June, 2025.  She has been a volunteer librarian with the Panther Valley Public Library since 2014.

Sharon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA, with a double major in Digital Communications and English.  She earned accreditation as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 2015 and completed the Certificate of Nonprofit Management Program at The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University in 2020.  Sharon was awarded the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP^®) designation from the American College of Financial Services in 2023.

Sharon and her husband, Zach, live in Summit Hill in Carbon County with their dogs, Roald and Penny.

Jessica Aviva, Ph.D., FRSA (She/Her/Hers) | Founding Director, The Fruition Coalition
Session: Cultivating Nonprofit Staff Capacity: From Survival to Flourishing (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Jessica Aviva, Ph.D., FRSA is a nonprofit leader, educator, and facilitator with nearly 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She is the Founding Director of The Fruition Coalition and has led organizational work focused on community development, leadership, and employee wellbeing. Jessica holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and taught in university business programs for 14 years. Her work centers on cultivating sustainable, joy-forward approaches to nonprofit practice that challenge burnout culture and strengthen collective care. She is the creator of Nonprofit Hedonists, Legends from the Nonprofit Crypt, and Garden Party for a Flourishing World.

Dr. Hasshan Batts (He/Him/His) | Vice President & COO, Preventive Measures Foundation; Founder, Prison Survivors Network; Co-Founder, Watson-Batts School of Construction; Community Epidemiologist & Tri-Sector Systems Leader; Community Health Journalist

Session: What’s Healthy Grows: Building the Conditions for Collective Thriving (Closing Keynote, Friday, 9/25, 1:20-1:55 pm)

Dr. Hasshan Batts is an internationally recognized community epidemiologist, tri-sector systems leader, social worker, and community health journalist whose work sits at the intersection of public health, justice, philanthropy, behavioral health, economic mobility, and public narrative. A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leader and Fulbright Specialist alumnus, he serves as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Preventive Measures Foundation, Founder of the Prison Survivors Network, and Co-Founder of the Watson-Batts School of Construction.
Through Radical Welcome, lived experience, cross-sector partnerships, and systems change, Dr. Batts helps organizations and communities transform the conditions that shape health, safety, opportunity, and quality of life.

Signe Bell (She/Her/Hers) | Director of Nonprofit and Community Programs, University of Delaware Center for Community Research and Service
Session: Rooted and Ready: Strengthening Nonprofit Resilience Before Disaster Strikes (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Signe Bell is Director of Nonprofit Programs and a Policy Scientist with the Center for Community Research & Service in the Biden School of Public Policy & Administration at the University of Delaware. With more than 25 years of experience working with nonprofits and community organizations, she specializes in nonprofit leadership, governance, group facilitation, strategic planning, and organizational capacity building. A Licensed Standards for Excellence® Consultant and BoardSource Certified Governance Consultant, she directs the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate and Nonprofit Management Essentials programs. Signe holds a B.S. in Human Services and an M.P.A. with a specialization in Nonprofit Leadership.

Marivi Bryant (She/Her/Hers) | Founder & President, HOME Agency
Session: Making People Care: Messaging That Connects Humans to Mission (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Marivi Bryant is the Founder and President of HOME Agency, a people first marketing and branding firm partnering with mission driven organizations and national brands across the country. With nearly 25 years of experience spanning the Phoenix Suns, NASCAR Foundation, State Farm, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more, she built HOME on the belief that purposeful, human centered marketing drives meaningful impact.
Originally from Venezuela, Marivi came to the United States at 13 to pursue tennis, earning a Division I scholarship and developing the resilience and discipline that shape her leadership today. She is a passionate arts and community advocate, currently serving on the boards of Slow Burn Theatre Company and Old Town Playhouse, with past leadership roles at the Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Levine Museum of the New South, Arena Stage, and The Salvation Army of South Florida.
In 2025, she launched the Values in Action Award, a $100,000 pro bono initiative supporting nonprofits through strategic marketing and storytelling. The inaugural recipient was StoryCorps, recognized for its enduring commitment to preserving and sharing human stories. Marivi lives in Michigan with her husband, Mathew, and their children, Logan, and Lyla.

Dr. Ivy Buchan (She/Her/Hers) | Principal, Invoke Nonprofit Consulting
Session: Prospecting to Proposals: Constructing an Ethical, Mission-Aligned AI Workflow to Supercharge Grant Research and Writing (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Dr. Ivy Buchan, AFP Master Trainer, is a nonprofit strategist who has spent more than two decades helping organizations through Board Governance, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Training & Coaching, Collaborations & Mergers, Foundations, and Evaluation Methods. She brings frontline experience, a PhD and credentials focused on nonprofit leadership and collaboration, and award-winning community involvement to every engagement, while offering practical tools. Ivy is also a Licensed Consultant at the state and national levels.

Vinny Cannizzaro (He/Him/His) | Executive Director, Pennsylvania Economy League
Session: What Are We Missing? Using Data to Reveal Hidden Community Needs and Drive Better Decisions (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Vinny Cannizzaro is Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Economy League, where he leads statewide research and technical assistance initiatives focused on local government finance, economic development, and community resilience. His work focuses on helping municipalities and regional partners use evidence‑based policy analysis and applied research to address complex public challenges.

Prior to joining the Pennsylvania Economy League, Vinny served as the founding director of the Arthur J. Glatfelter Institute for Public Policy and the Master of Public Policy and Administration program at York College of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in Public Policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Jessica Chappell, MA (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Director, Safe Harbor of Chester County
Session: From Survival to Strategic Growth: 10 Key Lessons Learned Transforming a Nonprofit (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

I am a mission-driven nonprofit leader with over 28 years of experience serving vulnerable and marginalized populations across Pennsylvania. As Executive Director of Safe Harbor, Chester County’s largest homeless shelter, I lead strategic growth, trauma-informed programming, and community partnerships that promote stability, dignity, and long-term success. My expertise spans homelessness, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and systems change. Known for collaborative leadership, operational excellence, and innovative problem-solving, I am committed to building sustainable solutions that strengthen organizations, empower teams, and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing housing insecurity and other complex life challenges.

Morgen Cheshire, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | Founder & Managing Attorney, Cheshire Law Group
Session: Fundraising & Social Media Risks in Today’s Legal Landscape: Real-World Stories, Key Lessons (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Morgen is a systemic thinker, able to see big-picture legal issues and holistically resolve them. From burgeoning start-ups to large national nonprofits, she blends her unique legal expertise and business savvy to help nonprofit organizations make informed decisions at any point in their life cycles.

Morgen excels in crisis. When nonprofit organizations are faced with conflict, she works efficiently and resourcefully to meet their needs. But she also looks beyond conflict; she designs lasting solutions.

She finds fulfillment in knowing that her work contributes to strengthening the nonprofit sector and effecting positive change.

Dr. Emily Clare (She/Her/Hers) | Owner, Clare Collective
Session: Prospecting to Proposals: Constructing an Ethical, Mission-Aligned AI Workflow to Supercharge Grant Research and Writing (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Dr. Emily Clare is an expert educational consultant, professional curriculum writer, and grant strategist dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations, community founders, and educational institutions maximize their impact. Grounded in rigorous scholarly methodology and adult learning principles, Dr. Clare bridges the gap between complex organizational strategy and practical, actionable funding solutions.

Cat Cook (She/Her/They) | Executive Director, Centre LGBT+
Session: Beyond Tolerance: Building Belonging (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Cat Cook, she/her, is the Executive Director of Centre LGBT+, where they lead efforts to create a more affirming, and connected community for LGBT+ individuals and families across Central Pennsylvania. A passionate advocate for inclusion, equity, and visibility, Cat has helped expand community programming, strengthen partnerships, and increase access to supportive resources for people of all ages.
With a strong commitment to grassroots organizing and community building, Cat works to foster spaces where people can show up authentically and feel a true sense of belonging. Their leadership focuses on education, advocacy, and creating meaningful opportunities for connection and empowerment. Through collaborative initiative and community engagement, Cat continues to champion the importance of acceptance, representation, and collective care within both LGBT+ spaces and the broader community.

Marcia Deppen (She/Her/Hers) | Interim Director of Homeland Security, Office of the Governor for the State of Maryland
Session: Rooted and Ready: Strengthening Nonprofit Resilience Before Disaster Strikes (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Marcia Deppen has been working in Homeland Security and Emergency Management since 1999.  Positions include planner for the New Castle County Office of Emergency Management, Director of Emergency Services with the American Red Cross Delmarva Region, Emergency Manager at the University of Delaware, and Director of Consequence Management for the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.

Currently, she serves as Maryland’s Interim Director of Homeland Security. 

Ms. Deppen has a Master’s degree in Sociology and Disaster Studies from the University of Delaware and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Homeland Security program at the Naval Post Graduate School.

Beth Dougherty, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | Director of Legal Education Initiatives, Cheshire Law Group
Session: Fundraising & Social Media Risks in Today’s Legal Landscape: Real-World Stories, Key Lessons (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Beth has advised a wide range of nonprofit organizations on all aspects of their activities, including formation and tax-exempt status, board governance, federal and state laws and regulatory compliance, mergers, affiliations, and fundraising compliance. She has also served on the boards of grassroots nonprofit organizations and worked directly in the nonprofit sector, supporting public education initiatives through the City of Philadelphia’s Community Schools Program and child health as a Project Coordinator at Children First.

An active volunteer in her community, Beth has been involved with the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association since 2008. She is a firm believer in the power of community-based nonprofits and their ability to make a difference and effect change in the communities they serve.

Anne Gingerich, MSW (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Director, PANO
Session: Dreaming Out Loud: The Democracy We Build Next (Fireside Chat-Style Keynote, Thursday, 9/24, 11:15-11:55 am)

Since starting her role as Executive Director in late 2013, Anne has grown PANO’s programming and presence in the Commonwealth – offering training, consulting services, and Help Desk (askPANO) support to address all things needed for strong nonprofit governance and management.  She has further deepened nonprofit advocacy engagement by linking arms with other statewide advocacy organizations and the National Council of Nonprofits. With the support of PANO’s lobbyist, PANO has become a known name at the state capitol, and by members of Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation.

Anne takes a systems approach to all of her work, engaging multiple individuals and groups to identify and implement collaborative solutions to community problems. She holds a firm vision that if all 807,000 individuals working for the 50,000 Pennsylvania nonprofits can link arms in a cohesive advocacy strategy, we can change the way our government supports and engages with those most vulnerable.

Anne earned her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work at Millersville University and earned her Master of Social Work at Marywood University. Anne shares her Lancaster County Victorian home with her two cats, Steven and Stella, and enjoys cooking, Rails-to-Trails biking, reading, and good coffee.

The owner of a beautiful Victorian home in Lancaster County, Anne enjoys cooking, Rails-to-Trails biking, reading, and good coffee.

Maddy Gitomer, Esq. (She/Her/Hers) | Senior Counsel, Democracy Forward
Session: Dreaming Out Loud: The Democracy We Build Next (Fireside Chat-Style Keynote, Thursday, 9/24, 11:15-11:55 am)

Maddy Gitomer is Senior Counsel at Democracy Forward, where she has represented non-profits and individuals in both litigation and regulatory advocacy.  Maddy’s work spans issue areas, and her career has focused on issues related to education, health, civil rights, privacy  and administrative law.  She has brought suits focused on fighting for teachers, students, and academic freedom, and she has challenged federal attempts to weaken discrimination laws, privacy protections, and research funding. 

Before joining Democracy Forward, Maddy was a member of the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice at Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C., where she focused on health privacy law, including regulatory counseling. Maddy also maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on protecting reproductive rights, defending against LGBTQ+ discrimination, and expanding access to health care. Earlier in her career, Maddy served as one of Senator Dodd’s professional staff members on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s Subcommittee on Children and Families. There she helped pass the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act and served as Chairman Dodd’s lead education policy staff member in the negotiation of The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act.

Maddy holds a J.D. from The University of Pennsylvania Law School, a master’s degree in education policy from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and a B.A. from American University. While in law school, Maddy received the Edward C. Baker Award for the student with the most pro bono hours in her graduating class and the Penn Law Pro Bono Award for her leadership of the Custody and Support Assistance Clinic. Maddy was also named one of the Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association.

Maddy is a member of the New Jersey, Maryland, and District of Columbia Bars.

Larry Green (He/Him/His) | Principal, LG Fundfinder Consulting, LLC
Session: Engaging Consultants: A Workshop for Nonprofits (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Lawrence H. Green (Larry) is the Principal of LG Fundfinder Consulting, LLC., which offers strategic and creative support in core areas including coaching, external relations, fundraising, messaging, branding, writing, and grants.

Mr. Green is an Advancement Professional with 40+ years of experience working for both mission-based nonprofits as well as institutions of higher education.  Larry works part-time for the Botstiber Institute for Wildlife Fertility Control, where he plans and executes their external relations, grantmaking and fundraising.  He is Immediate Past President of the Board of Animal Grantmakers, a national affinity group of funders devoted to animal protection and welfare.

Larry is a member of the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations’ Consultant Collaborative, where he has worked with member non-profits to engage in corporate and foundation relations as well as to build relationship networks.  In addition to consulting, he serves as an advisor to The New 3Rs, a nonprofit that educates and empowers youth through the aRt of social justice storytelling, building Relationships, and fostering a sense of Responsibility; and to Haddon Heights Good Neighbors, a community-based non-profit.  Larry also serves on the Board of Community Interactions, Inc., which offers disability and autism care, assisted living and activities in communities in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Larry is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University with a B.A. in Speech Communications and also holds an M.S. in TV-Radio from Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Kiersten Hill (She/Her/Hers) | Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Firespring
Session: TBA (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Meet Kiersten Hill, the driving force behind Firespring’s nonprofit solutions and an inspiration to organizations nationwide. With nearly two decades of dedicated service in nonprofit management and fundraising, she has raised over $20 million to strengthen Nebraska’s nonprofit sector.

At Firespring, Kiersten enables organizations, their leaders and boards of directors to achieve their mission through education and empowerment. A dynamic thought leader and speaker, she captivates audiences with her expertise on marketing, fundraising, board development and organizational transformation. As a certified StoryBrand Guide, Kiersten has unlocked the power of storytelling, guiding nonprofits to craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with their audiences. In the past year alone, she has presented with energy, authenticity and relatability at nearly 100 webinars and nonprofit conferences—her insights sparking inspiration and change.

Maddy is a member of the New Jersey, Maryland, and District of Columbia Bars.

Ian Hill (He/They) | Executive Assistant, Centre LGBT+
Session: Beyond Tolerance: Building Belonging (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Steve Jacob (He/Him/His) | Director of Research Initiatives, Pennsylvania Economy League
Session: What Are We Missing? Using Data to Reveal Hidden Community Needs and Drive Better Decisions (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Steve Jacob is an applied social scientist whose work focuses on community well‑being, place‑based development, and the use of social indicators to inform public policy and planning. For more than 25 years he has conducted research on how economic structures, natural resources, and social infrastructure shape the long‑term vitality of communities.

Currently, Steve is PEL’s Director of Research Initiatives, with the Pennsylvania Economy League and the lead researcher and dashboard designer of the Keystone Index, a statewide initiative designed to measure livability, economic resilience, and environmental context using publicly available data. Steve holds a Ph.D. in Rural Sociology from the Penn State University.

T.J. Jourian (He/Him/His) | Principal Consultant and Trainer, Think Again Training & Consulting
Session: Equity-Focused Strategic Planning: A Tool for Responsive, Accountable, and Flexible Planning at Any Scale (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

T.J. Jourian (he/him) is a Philadelphia-based lead consultant and trainer with Think Again Training & Consulting. He brings almost 25 years of experience in social justice advocacy and education, as well as over 10 years of equity-focused research and assessment. T.J. has worked with hundreds of mission-driven organizations, institutions, and communities. His practice, advocacy, and scholarship center trans and queer BIPOC experiences and worldviews. T.J. has a PhD in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago where he studied how trans masculine college students define masculinity.

Anna Keilly (She/Her/Hers) | Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy, PANO
Session: The Role of Nonprofits as Civic Spaces – and Civic Actors (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Anna Keilly joined the PANO team in January 2026 as the Senior Manager of Policy and Advocacy at the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO), where she leads the organization’s state and federal policy strategy and advocacy efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector across the Commonwealth.

Most recently, Anna spent over four years in the U.S. Senate, serving in the offices of Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey. As a Legislative Assistant in Senator Fetterman’s office, she led the health and education policy portfolio, translating constituent and stakeholder priorities into legislative strategy. Her time on Capitol Hill gives her a strong understanding of how policy priorities and decisions are made — and how they directly affect communities and non-profit organizations across Pennsylvania.

Coming from a long line of public servants, Anna is guided by a commitment to community. She brings a systems-oriented approach to advocacy, grounded in the belief that lasting solutions are built through a blend of grassroots engagement, coalition building, strategic messaging, and meaningful collaboration.

Anna earned her Master of Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Communications, Legal, Economics and Government (CLEG) from American University. While in college, Anna interned with state Representative Mike Sturla’s office, supporting constituent relations and volunteered with several national campaigns.

After eight years in Washington, D.C., Anna returned home to Pennsylvania and now lives in Philadelphia, close to family and friends. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, long walks, and live music. She grew up attending and later working at an overnight camp in the Pocono Mountains, where her love of working with kids and being outdoors helped shape who she is today.

Anna looks forward to serving as a passionate champion of and technical resource to Pennsylvania’s nonprofit community.

Kelly Kostanesky (She/Her/Hers) | Founder of KMMK Communications, KMMK Communications
Session: Rooted Here, Rising Together: How Telling Your Story Builds the Partnerships Your Community Needs (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Kelly Kostanesky is the founder of KMMK Communications, where she helps nonprofit organizations raise sustainable funding using a comprehensive suite of relationship-focused strategic planning, communications and development services.

Drawing on 25 years of experience in the communications industry, she provides hands-on assistance to help nonprofit organizations that need an extra hand doing some marketing tasks but are unable to hire a full-time employee.

She combines a marketer’s strategy with a storyteller’s voice, and helps busy nonprofit leaders who are wearing multiple hats still find ways to connect with their donors.

Corinna Krauskopf (She/Her/Hers) | Founder and CEO, Fearless Philanthropi, AFP Advancement
Session: Stop Forecasting on Hope: Building the Fundraising Systems & Relationships that Let Nonprofits Rise – in a Complex Fundraising Environment (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Corinna Krauskopf has spent more than two decades asking: Why does fundraising feel so unpredictable and what would it take to fix that?

As founder of Fearless Philanthropi, she helps nonprofit leaders stop guessing and start building fundraising systems that actually work aligning donor engagement, pipeline management, and performance metrics so organizations can accurately forecast and lead with confidence. Her clients have raised more than $250 million across the U.S. and Canada.

Her recent sessions at AFP LEAD and Advancement NW filled past capacity, with attendees describing the experience as “the conversation our leadership team has been waiting to have”.

Andrea Lowe, DrPH, MPH, CPH (She/Her/Hers) | Partner + Collaborator, Social Impact Studio Consulting
Session: Listening the Rural Way: Turning Small-Town Voices into Big Ideas (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Dr. Lowe owns and operates the Social Impact Studio Consulting where she partners with health and human services agencies to build equitable policies, practices, and strategies at the local, state, and national level. Prior to starting her business in 2022, she spent 13 years supporting policy, advocacy, and strategic initiatives for local, state, and national governments, non-profits, and private sector entities. Dr. Lowe holds a master of public health (MPH) degree from University of South Florida and a doctorate in public health (DrPH) in health policy and leadership. In her free time, she loves to read, play outdoors, and spend time with her friends and family.

Cortney Marengo (She/Her/Hers) | President, Jaybird Foundation
Session: Rooted in History, Rising Through Partnership: Adaptive Reuse as Community Development (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Cortney Marengo is the Director of Community Outreach at Laurel House and President of the Jaybird Foundation, a nonprofit focused on adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and community revitalization in Montgomery County, PA. With more than 15 years of experience in program management, municipal collaboration, and community engagement, she has worked across nonprofit, government, and community sectors to build partnerships and develop impactful programs and initiatives.
Cortney has worked with organizations including Skippack Township, Towamencin Township, and the Skippack Historical Society, where she helped oversee the restoration of the historic Indenhofen Farmstead and managed a Keystone Historic Preservation Grant. Through the Jaybird Foundation, she is currently leading collaborative preservation and adaptive reuse efforts tied to the historic Casselberry Property within the Evansburg Historic District.
She holds a Master of Public Administration and Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Villanova University, a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, and an Event Management Certificate from Temple University.

Adam Marsh (He/Him/His) | President, Ledge Inc.
Session: Prospecting to Proposals: Constructing an Ethical, Mission-Aligned AI Workflow to Supercharge Grant Research and Writing (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Adam Marsh is the President of Ledge Inc., where he helps manufacturers build quality systems that don’t just satisfy requirements — but actually make organizations stronger. A proud Penn State Industrial Engineering alumnus, Adam founded Ledge in 2012 and has since grown it into a 10-person consulting team supporting 300+ companies across industries with QMS implementation, training, and long-term compliance support.

Adam is also the CEO of 80/20 Quality, where he focuses on the future of manufacturing — helping companies adopt digital transformation, improve data capture, and integrate AI tools that drive better outcomes and real operational clarity. His work and leadership were recently recognized with the Early Career Award from the Penn State College of Engineering. Outside of his day-to-day work, Adam invests heavily in the community and in the next generation. He also teaches at Elizabethtown College, helping students develop both the technical thinking and leadership mindset needed to thrive in modern engineering.

Eddrick Martin (He/Him/His) | CEO, Elevated Momentum Consulting
Session: From Passive to Purposeful and Powerful: 5 Shifts That Can Transform and Elevate Any Board (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Eddrick Martin is CEO and Lead Strategist for Elevated Momentum Consulting LLC. He has vast experience working with non-profit organizations in which he has provided leadership in various capacities. He is a twenty-five-year veteran of working and collaborating with nonprofits. His areas of expertise range from board development, strategic planning, leadership skills, organizational effectiveness, volunteer and stakeholder development, and more. Eddrick holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration and a bachelor’s degree in public policy/political science. He has also served in roles such as Executive Director, COO for a large nonprofit, and Board President of multiple organizations.

Janet McNally, D.Ed., SPHR (She/Her/Hers) | Owner & Principal Consultant, Team Development Services
Session: Four Simple, Effective, & Sometimes Difficult Things Managers Can Do to Build & Retain Thriving Teams (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm)

Dr. Janet McNally is the owner and principal consultant of Team Development Services of Camp Hill, PA.  Team Development Services is a professional services firm that offers training and related services for organizations and individuals to achieve their missions, including workshop in the Lego Serious Play methodology; PXT Select hiring assessments; and Everything DiSC behavioral styles assessments.

Janet specializes in the HR/Organization Development issues that non-profits often have, including: job descriptions, hiring, employee issues/ employee relations; and compensation studies.

In Spring 2026, Team Development Services will launch through Millersville University, The Art of Management: a fully-online training program for new and aspiring managers.

Janet is a retired Assistant Teaching Professor in Management at Penn State Abington.  She is a member of Lancaster SHRM and serves on the Professional Development committee.   At PANO, Janet is a member of the Consultant Collaborative.

Kristin McKenna (She/Her/Hers) | Managing Director, Compass Pro Bono
Session: Beat Burnout and Turnover: How to Establish Role Clarity and Make it Stick (Workplace Culture Mini-Clinic, Thursday, 9/24, 3:10-3:30 pm) and Refuse the Options: Co-Designing the AI Infrastructure Our Sector Needs (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Kristin McKenna is the Executive Director of Compass Pro Bono Philadelphia, leading capacity-building initiatives for regional nonprofits and connecting skilled professionals with high-impact volunteer opportunities. Appointed in 2025, she drives strategic growth, fundraising, and corporate partnerships across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Delaware, aiming to double revenue and volunteer engagement over three years.
Previously, Kristin served as Vice President of The Forum of Executive Women, spent nearly 15 years as a tax attorney, and began her career at PwC. She holds accounting and law degrees from Saint Joseph’s and Temple Universities and serves on local nonprofit boards.

R Perry Monastero, Ed.D. (He/Him/His) | Principal & Founder, RPM Consulting Group
Session: Conducting Your Own Nonprofit Market Funding Analysis for Your Organization to Unlock New Sustainable Revenue Streams (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm) and Engaging Consultants: A Workshop for Nonprofits (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

R Perry Monastero, Ed.D., is founder of RPM Consulting Group, where he helps nonprofits strengthen fundraising, strategic planning, and long-term sustainability through market intelligence and organizational assessment. With more than 25 years of experience, he specializes in environmental scans, funding analyses, governance, and revenue strategy. Perry is a member of PANO’s Consultants Collaborative and a nationally licensed Standards for Excellence® Consultant who serves in volunteer leadership roles on both the national and Pennsylvania Standards for Excellence committees.

LuAnn Oatman (She/Her/Hers) | President & CEO, Berks Encore
Session: Designing to Collaborate: Building Mission-Aligned Partnerships without Duplication (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

LuAnn Oatman serves as President and CEO of Berks Encore, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping older adults live with independence, dignity, connection, and purpose. In this role, she provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the organization, working closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, funders, public agencies, healthcare partners, and community leaders to strengthen services for older adults throughout Berks County.

LuAnn brings extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, aging services, community-based programming, organizational management, fundraising, grant development, and partnership building. Under her leadership, Berks Encore continues to advance essential programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior center programming, evidence-based health and wellness initiatives, caregiver support, volunteer services, Medicare counseling, and other supports that improve quality of life for older adults and their families.

Known for her collaborative and mission-driven leadership style, LuAnn has guided key organizational efforts in strategic planning, funding diversification, operational improvement, compliance, advocacy, and program innovation. She is committed to building strong community partnerships and ensuring that Berks Encore remains responsive to the changing needs of older adults, caregivers, and families across the region.

Through her work, LuAnn continues to champion the value, contributions, and needs of older adults while positioning Berks Encore as a trusted community resource and leader in aging services.

Jessica Pulliam Petrunak (She/Her/Hers) | Strategic Project Manager, Inglis
Session: Accidental Project Managers: Practical Tools for Leading Complex Work (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Jessica Pulliam Petrunak is a nonprofit and operations leader with experience managing cross-functional initiatives focused on organizational effectiveness and strategic planning. As a Strategic Project Manager, she currently leads enterprise-wide projects at Inglis, working at the intersection of housing and disability. Jessica is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations turn ideas into action through practical project management approaches, collaborative problem-solving, and people-centered leadership.

Remy Reya (He/Him/His) | Director of AI & Thought Leadership, Compass Pro Bono
Session: Refuse the Options: Co-Designing the AI Infrastructure Our Sector Needs (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Remy Reya is Director of AI & Thought Leadership at Compass Pro Bono. He has consulted for more than 60 organizations on responsible AI adoption and speaks regularly about AI and social impact. He is also frequently tapped as an expert contributor to sector education programs, including for FCNY’s AI for Nonprofits Sprint, NTEN’s Nonprofit AI Readiness Cohort, and TechSoup’s AI Impact Hours. Remy has a Bachelor’s in Public Policy from Princeton University, an executive certificate in AI/ML Deployment from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and a certification in change management from the Association for Talent Development.

Kerry Roeder (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Director, Historic Fair Hill
Session: Rethinking Board Development (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Since 2022, Kerry Roeder has served as Executive Director of Historic Fair Hill, a community nonprofit in North Philadelphia, where she has guided a period of organizational growth and led the launch of its first capital campaign for a permanent home. Prior to this, she spent more than a decade serving students and families in New York City as a school librarian and educational administrator. Kerry holds degrees in history, library science, and educational leadership. Her work at Historic Fair Hill focuses on strengthening organizational capacity and creating opportunities for residents of all ages to learn, connect, and shape the future of their neighborhood.

Michael Rossi (He/Him/His) | Director of Non-Profit Practice, Nashville Analytics, LLC
Session: Connecting Strategic Goals to Data Strategy – Using Human-Centered Design to Reframe Technology and Staff Workflows (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Michael Rossi is graduate of Penn State University who has a decade of experience teaching and coaching in Title I public schools. He formerly served as the Director of Data & Outcomes at PENCIL, where he managed all programmatic data for the Nashville-based non-profit and helped steer the organization’s data strategy. Michael serves as the Director of Non-Profit Practice for Nashville Analytics where he collaborates with non-profit organizations to help unlock their data through his expertise with Salesforce, strategic planning, donor stewardship, and data storytelling. Michael lives in Philadelphia and holds a Masters of Public Policy from Vanderbilt University.

Tim Sarrantonio (He/Him/His) | Founder, The Generosity Spectrum
Session: The Generosity Roundtable: Rooting Growth in Trust and Long-Term Support (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Tim Sarrantonio is the Founder of The Generosity Spectrum and the creator of The Generosity Roundtable, the nonprofit sector’s first role-playing game designed to help organizations practice decision-making together. He has spent nearly fifteen years working at the intersection of generosity, technology, and nonprofit practice, supporting organizations as they navigate participation, trust, and change.
Tim currently serves as Chair of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, where he helps translate national fundraising data into practical insight for nonprofit leaders, and is a workgroup member of the Aspen Institute’s Alliance for Social Trust. His work has been featured at conferences including AFP ICON, the Nonprofit Technology Conference, and TEDx. He holds a Certificate in Philanthropic Psychology from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy.
He lives in Niskayuna, New York, with his wife and three daughters, where his thinking is shaped as much by family life and community—including his roles as a board member of the Niskayuna Community Foundation and a leader of movement building for GivingTuesday Capital Region—as by research, data, and practice.

Jennifer Sconyers (She/Her/Hers) | President and Founder, Abundance Leadership Consulting
Session: When the Mission Must Survive the Merger: Using the F.A.B.R.I.C.™ Framework to Navigate Nonprofit Mergers & Acquisitions (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Jennifer Sconyers is President and Founder of Abundance Leadership Consulting, a firm dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive spaces by changing hearts, minds, and behaviors. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in for-profit and nonprofit sectors, she founded ALC to help organizations break down systems hampering social impact and foster fairness, justice, and belonging. Jennifer holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Illinois at Springfield, as well as certification in Mergers and Acquisitions from the Wharton School of Business. Her holistic approach helps organizations create lasting cultural change through comprehensive culture assessments and relationship-building strategies.

Dayna Shaw Sear (She/Her/Hers) | Founder & CEO, Smart Grant Solutions & Sear Growth Solutions Consulting
Session: Going Beyond the Budget – Building Organizational Readiness for Uncertain Times (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Dayna Shaw Sear is the founder and CEO of Smart Grant Solutions, the Pittsburgh-based technology company behind the nonprofit financial software, MissionGranted, the first platform solution to simplify and automate grant management and compliance. She is also the CEO of Sear Growth Solutions, a strategic management consulting firm that empowers nonprofits to translate mission into measurable impact through operational excellence, financial strategy, and compliance readiness.

With several decades of experience guiding organizations funded by complex multi-grant portfolios, Dayna is a leader in nonprofit financial management, compliance, and systems transformation. Her expertise bridges mission and finance, helping organizations strengthen their infrastructure, enhance transparency, and reduce compliance risk while building internal capacity.

Dayna’s dual roles as both a systems innovator and strategic advisor give her a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, compliance, and capacity building in the nonprofit sector. Her approach combines innovation with practicality, helping leaders not only design strategic solutions but also implement them effectively. She is an advocate for smarter, mission-driven operations that redefine how financial management drives organizational success.

Dayna is a National and Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations Standards for Excellence Licensed Consultant and a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner. She is a graduate of the Nonprofit Management Institute at Stanford University and has a certificate in Mergers & Acquisition from Columbia University in addition to holding a MBA and MA in Nonprofit Arts Administration. 

Melissa Sherry (She/Her/Hers) | Founder and Leadership and Organizational Design Consultant, WorksWell Consulting
Session: Great Minds Don’t Think Alike: The Future of Operational Design for High-Performing Nonprofit Teams (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Melissa Sherry is a leadership strategist, speaker, and the founder of WorksWell Consulting. While she holds an MBA in Organizational Leadership, her greatest education came from serving as a manager in the messy middle between humans and systems. She helps organizations do better work by designing systems that honor how people actually think and thrive.

Melissa believes true organizational inclusivity lives and dies with managers. When companies default to rigid norms, they lose incredible talent. Her work focuses on equipping leaders with human-centered, neuroinclusive strategies that turn management into a competitive advantage and build workplaces where every individual can thrive.

Davey Shlasko (He/They or Ze/Zir) | Founder and Director, Think Again Training & Consulting
Session: Equity-Focused Strategic Planning: A Tool for Responsive, Accountable, and Flexible Planning at Any Scale (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Davey Shlasko (he/they) is the founder and director of Think Again Training & Consulting. For over two decades, Davey has honed a practice of facilitating adult learning experiences and collaborative decision-making processes that support organizational and systemic change. Davey has consulted with nonprofits, colleges, and community groups in areas including community arts, health and human services, food security advocacy, ecological preservation, and more. Previously, Davey managed several programs involving partnerships among nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate employers. Davey has an M.Ed. in Social Justice Education from UMass-Amherst.

Melissa Sines (She/Her/Hers) | Interim Standards for Excellence Director, PANO
Session: The Role of Nonprofits as Civic Spaces – and Civic Actors (Learning Session, Thursday, 9/24, 3:40-4:55 pm)

Melissa Sines is a dynamic leader and strategist and one of the co-founders of Colmena Consulting. Melissa brings deep expertise to her work with public sector organizations, focusing on building collective vision, nurturing emergent strategy, and developing and holding meaningful spaces for building community, learning together, and supporting leadership at all levels for nonprofit and philanthropy boards of directors, executive leadership, and program and operations staff.

Prior to co-founding Colmena Consulting, Melissa worked as the Programs and Knowledge Director at PEAK Grantmaking, where she was the chief architect and author of their learning strategy and programming centered around operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Ahead of joining PEAK, she was the Director of Education & Accreditation at Maryland Nonprofits and the Standards for Excellence Institute. Before her time as a nonprofit employee and while pursuing her MPA, Melissa was a consultant that supported leaders at nonprofit and funding institutions to develop strategy and improve their boards, management, and structures. Throughout her career and her work as a volunteer and organizer in her own community, she has touched every part of nonprofit governance and management structure and processes: as a founder, as a funder, as a board member, a committee member, a programs professional, an event planner, an operations and financial professional, a database administrator, a fundraiser, and a volunteer manager.

At her core, Melissa’s purpose is to build deep and authentic connections, share knowledge, and be the voice that questions assumptions and challenges the status quo. She is a sense-maker, connector, and network strategist that can help navigate the space between what we are and what we have the ability to become – a sector full of people, movements, and organizations that live our values through our work.

Christy Stuber (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Coach, Christy Stuber Coaching
Session: Where You End and the Role Begins: A Working Session for Nonprofit Leaders (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Christy Stuber is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ICF Master Certified Coach, and
executive coach working with nonprofit Executive Directors. She brings clinical training,
coaching rigor, and Bowen Family Systems thinking to the question of what sustainable
leadership actually requires — from the inside out. A former nonprofit leader herself,
Christy understands this terrain from experience as well as from practice. She is based
in Pittsburgh, PA and serves as 2026 President of ICF Pittsburgh. She works with
Executive Directors across the country through her solo coaching practice, Christy
Stuber Coaching.

Michele Walls, CFRE, SHRM-CP (She/Her/Hers) | Principal Consultant & Fractional Fundraising, MW Strategies LLC
Session: Engaging Consultants: A Workshop for Nonprofits (Learning Session, Friday, 9/25, 9:30-10:45 am)

Michele brings over two decades of experience as a trusted leader in fundraising, communications, and nonprofit management. Having raised more than $30 million for small and mid-sized organizations, she guides nonprofits across arts, education, cultural, and social justice sectors toward stability and sustainable growth.

Through MW Strategies, Michele serves as a fractional fundraising partner and development consultant for U.S.-based nonprofits with annual budgets of $250,000 to $5,000,000 and 0-10 staff, bringing senior-level fundraising leadership without the cost of a full-time hire.

Michele also guides organizations through leadership transitions and periods of change, helping nonprofits stabilize operations, maintain donor relationships, and build toward what comes next. Her services span major gifts, annual campaigns, grant writing, and transition assistance, grounded in the belief that strong relationships and clear strategy drive lasting results. She works closely with executive directors and boards to develop data-driven strategies and donor communications that support long-term sustainability.

In addition to her consulting work, Michele serves on the board of the Association of Consultants to Nonprofits. This, along with several past board roles, allows her to contribute to the broader development of the sector and stay current on nonprofit trends and practices.

A New York City native, Michele has proudly called Philadelphia home since 1999. She holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Delaware and a Master of Science in Arts Administration from Drexel University. Outside of work, she enjoys running, cooking, reading, and immersing herself in Philadelphia’s dynamic cultural scene of world-class music and sports, renowned visual arts institutions, and celebrated restaurants.

Roshawnda “Ro” Washington, MSW (She/Her/Hers) | Director of Partnership & Operations, The Nonprofit Center
Session: Designing to Collaborate: Building Mission-Aligned Partnerships without Duplication (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm)

Roshawnda ‘Ro’ Washington, MSW is the Director of Partnership & Operations at The Nonprofit Center, where she builds strategic alliances that drive meaningful community impact. With certificates in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leadership and implementation and Nonprofit Management, as well as expertise spanning social impact, culture building, and community engagement, Ro brings a comprehensive approach to partnership development that centers equity and collaboration. Throughout her career, Ro has demonstrated skill in leading diverse teams—from local grassroots efforts to national and international initiatives. She previously managed community engagement for Dow in the Delaware Valley, where she designed programs that enhanced employee experience and fostered inclusive team cultures while advancing Dow’s global citizenship goals across the region. Beyond her professional work, Ro volunteers as a camp counselor with Ronald McDonald Camp and serves on the board of Integrate for Good and Camp Rainbow, bringing the same dedication to service and community building that defines her leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Kara Wentworth, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Director, The Nonprofit Center
Session: Designing to Collaborate: Building Mission-Aligned Partnerships without Duplication (Working Session, Thursday, 9/24, 1:20-2:50 pm) and Refuse the Options: Co-Designing the AI Infrastructure Our Sector Needs (Working Session, Friday, 9/25, 11:05 am-12:35 pm)

Kara Wentworth, PhD, is an impact strategist and evaluator specializing in creative, community-centered systems for measuring how media, arts, and civic programs strengthen communities. She led impact research at Twin Cities PBS (TPT) in Minneapolis as a Mellon Foundation Public Fellow and Managing Director of Impact Strategy, using qualitative methods and community engagement to track how journalism and public media build social connection, cultural voice, and civic capacity.

Kara combines scholarly training (PhD in Communication) with hands-on evaluation practice, designing systems, coaching nonprofit teams, and integrating unconventional measures like arts-based indicators and story-based outcomes. Since 2021, she has served as Executive Director of The Nonprofit Center, leading a staff of 8 and consultant community of over 70. Through her consulting practice, she works with nonprofits across the upper Midwest and Northeast on leadership development, collective-impact strategies, and evaluation capacity-building.

Diane Yentel (She/Her/Hers) | President & CEO, National Council of Nonprofits
Session: Dreaming Out Loud: The Democracy We Build Next (Fireside Chat-Style Keynote, Thursday, 9/24, 11:15-11:55 am)

Diane Yentel is president and CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits, the largest network of nonprofit organizations in North America. Since joining NCN in January 2025, Diane has been a leading national advocate and thought leader for the nonprofit sector. Under Diane’s leadership, NCN has filed four landmark lawsuits to protect nonprofit funding and programs, achieved significant public policy wins, launched a major national narrative campaign to build public support for the vital work of nonprofits, doubled its team, and expended its network.

Diane has spent the entirety of her nearly 30-year career working for, with, and in support of nonprofits. Prior to joining NCN, Diane was President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition for 9 years, leading multiple national campaigns to historic success. Diane has also held leadership roles at Enterprise Community Partners and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and worked to advance equitable public policies with Oxfam America and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. Diane also served over 3 years as a community development Peace Corps volunteer in rural Zambia.

In 2025, Diane was named Influencer of the Year by The Nonprofit Times, and one of Washington DC’s Most Powerful Women by the Washingtonian.