Dorothy Stuehmke
Dorothy is a seasoned philanthropy leader and former diplomat with two decades of global multi-sector experience. Currently Dorothy is SVP of Citi Private Bank’s Philanthropic Advisory Team where she provides philanthropic advice to a broad array of HNW and UHNW clients at various stages in the lifecycle of their philanthropy. Prior to this, Dorothy spent…
Evan Salone
Evan Salone was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating high school, he pursued secondary education with a concentration in mathematics at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. In 2015, Evan made a pivotal decision to shift gears and explore the world of hospitality management. This new role presented many exciting challenges and renewed his…
Mayra Roman
Mayra is an Associate Philanthropic Advisor at the San Francisco Foundation (SFF) and brings over 9 years of experience working in the non-profit and public sectors. Mayra works with fund holders to help identify and facilitate their philanthropic goals. Prior to SFF, Mayra strengthened partnerships with funders and stakeholders with the organization’s she has worked…
Nancy Ramirez Arriaga
Nancy’s commitment and approach to social, political and economic justice are shaped by her binational experiences and her intersectional identities as a Latina immigrant of indigenous heritage from Mexico. She is anchored in her upbringing and the strength of a working-class community, and aware of acquired class privilege and proximity to capital. As a Program…
Gamal J. Palmer
Gamal J. Palmer is Founder and Principal of Conscious Builders,a global leadership development and diversity and inclusion strategy firm. Palmer is a global expert in organizational leadership and inclusion. Palmer brings a deep understanding of the human condition, an ability to teach professionals how to leverage their personal stories and authenticities to navigate and overcome…
Kerri Lopez-Howell
Kerri Lopez-Howell is the Executive Director for the Herschend Family’s foundation- Neighbor Company. Under Kerri’s leadership, Neighbor Company has embraced a community-driven approach, prioritizing the needs of residents in rural areas. With over a decade of nonprofit leadership, she is recognized for scaling organizations and championing community-led initiatives. In 2020, Kerri worked alongside city officials, government representatives,…
Amoretta Morris
Amoretta Morris is the president of Borealis Philanthropy. For the last 20 years, Amoretta has worked to build power, equity, and justice by supporting community-led change. As president, she brings a range of critical perspectives—as an organizer, grantee, board member, staff member, and donor. She sees her role in philanthropy as supporting the movement of…
Mark Greer II
Mark is the Founder and Lead Impact Advisor at Lift as We Climb Impact Advising, a consulting firm dedicated to helping people give back to their communities while they grow their wealth and influence.For over a decade, Mark has worked with some of the world’s top nonprofits, foundations, and corporations to develop their grantmaking, impact…
Elaine Chen
Elaine is a Philanthropic Advisor with the Orange CountyCommunity Foundation (OCCF) in Newport Beach, Ca. In her role, she manages a portfolio of donors, provides oversight for the scholarship programs as well as OCCF’sCollaborative Giving Days. She also supports the two member groups, Impact Philanthropy-training next generation philanthropists and the Family FoundationsAlliance, supporting established and…
Nhi Chau
Nhi Chau came to the US at the age of ten as the second wave “boat people”from Vietnam. Her immigrant experience has inspired to pursue a career working with underprivileged young people through youth development and education. Nhi currently serves as the Deputy Director of SchoolPartnerships at the East Bay Asian Youth Center (EBAYC). In…
Nkemakonam Ejoh Carter
Currently in my role as Global Liaison at Planned Parenthood, I coordinate with the Executive Director, in-country Program Directors, donors and former Global Advisory Board Members, as a subject matter expert to ensure donor intent, cultural context and locally led solutions are aligned. My portfolio consists of family foundations, who are amidst transitioning wealth. We’re…
Kavell Brown
Growing up in the projects of New York City raised by his single mother alongside his twin brother, Kavell is no stranger to hardships that come with humble beginnings. With the triumphant parenting of his Mother and the support of his mentors, Kavell was able to graduate from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Information…