Knowledge Specialists

Rekha Athreya is a Senior Manager of Marketing and Data Analytics at Arizona State University. She is adept at finding insights to inform marketing strategy and currently works with several internal and external partners on behalf of ASU.

Pam Betz has been President of Betz & Company since 1995, a consulting firm which specializes in ‘raising people and money’ through the integration of innovative fund development planning with effective volunteer management programming, better known as community resource development.

Colonel John Boggs U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.) is an authority on Executive Leadership Development and Gender Integration. He is a Strategist, Author, Accomplished Speaker and Executive Transformational Leadership Coach.

Bob Brown's 46-year legal career experience includes five years as a trial attorney and over 35 years focusing on nonprofits, real estate and commercial transactions.

Julie Coleman is Principal of Julie Coleman Consulting, a strategic community engagement consulting firm providing advisory counsel and program execution in partnership with nonprofit organizations, businesses (of all sizes) and individuals/families.

Dr. Lenay Dunn serves as a Knowledge Specialist for the ASU Lodestar Center's Nonprofit Management Institute where she teaches the Measuring for Impact course and courses for the Measuring Social Impact Measurement Certificate. She is an experienced educational leader, researcher, and evaluator.

Rev. Tully M. Fletcher IV, grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and attended UNC‑Greensboro and Columbia Theological Seminary. He has served Presbyterian Churches in Phoenix, AZ and Atlanta, GA over the past 15 years.

Rev. Rock Fremont is the Senior Pastor of Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ.

Wally Graham is a recognized leader in organization development with over 30 years’ experience as an operations manager and organization design consultant.

Karyn Grant is a passionate ICF credentialed executive coach and consultant. Her clients reach new levels of success with the help of her energizing coaching and direct business experience.

Travys Harvey is an experienced attorney who serves as a trusted advisor to clients in various industries. She is licensed to practice in Arizona, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.

Cindie Hubiak brings a vast amount of experience and passion to share with others. She serves on three industry boards: a mutual fund, a national community news organization and an international organization that offers assessment tools to reveal human potential.

Jennie Kale is widely recognized as an emerging business development leader dedicated to crafting memorable brand identity systems throughout the world.

Sarah Krahenbuhl - As Executive Director of Phoenix Suns Charities, Sarah Krahenbuhl works to raise and grant more than $1.5 million annually to Arizona organizations that support children in need.

Kim Madrigal, Ph.D. is a certified executive coach with over 25 years of experience in leadership development, organizational operations, and the development of quality and safety standards.

Jayson Matthews is an outcome-driven public sector leader and engaging facilitator with approximately 20 years of experience in the nonprofit and local government sectors.

Dr. Paul G. Perrault is Senior Vice President, Community Impact and Learning for Helios Education Foundation. Dr. Perrault is charged with leading the development of the Foundation’s research and evaluation agenda and in managing Helios’ grants and project management team.

Cindi Phallen is a fierce advocate for nonprofit leaders so they build strong boards and attract more money, people and awareness.

John Phelps is the owner and founder of Pathfinder Executive Consulting, LLC, a small veteran-owned business focused on helping organizations achieve success. Before establishing his own consulting firm, John served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of the State Bar of Arizona for 10 years.

Jeri Royce currently serves as President & CEO for Esperança, a global health organization advancing health equity by connecting needs and resources internationally and in Arizona.

John Scola has nearly 40 years of nonprofit leadership experience and is highly respected for his exceptional abilities and integrity.

Sylvia Smythe has over 30 years of experience as a church lay leader; in the wider community she has served as president of non-profit boards (Fine Arts Club of Pasadena, Samaritan Counseling Center in Whitter, Vice President of the Canterbury Board at the University of Southern California).

Linda Tailleart is a Knowledge Specialist with the Lodestar Center for Nonprofit Innovation and Philanthropy at Arizona State University.

Rev. Erin Tamayo is a Nonprofit Professional, Faith-Rooted Community Organizer, Bilingual Educator, Interfaith Community Leader, and an Ordained Pastor of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Jennifer Tersigni’s professional career began at The White House, where she worked on a team that supported fundraising, leadership and change management in action after the Oklahoma City bombing, a federal government furlough, and Clinton Administration headlines.

Kate Thoene is a contractor who has worked in the nonprofit sector here in The Valley for over 20 years.

Deborah Thompson is a nonprofit professional with 30 years of experience leading and working with mission-based organizations.  She is passionate about advancing the nonprofit sector through principles of servant leadership, good governance and accountability; and developing the next generation of n

Todd Vigil is the Director of Marketing and Stewardship for Barrow Neurological Foundation. The foundation provides philanthropic support of Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona.

Stephanie Viviano has held leadership positions for a variety of charitable non-profits, both large and small, over the last 15 years.

Rev. Rick Wilson is the Rector of the Episcopal Church of St. Matthew. Serving as Rector at St. Matthew’s for 13 years, he began as Priest-in-Charge under Special Circumstances five months before his call.

Brian Wood previously served as Chairman of The Board for the Tempe Chamber of Commerce in AZ.