Leadership

Team

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  Miriam Barr

  Program Finance Officer

  Miriam Barr

  Program Finance Officer

  She/Her

  Seeker | Listener | Euchre Player

  Experiences Miriam brings into her work

  Miriam sees financial management extending beyond mere numbers; she perceives financial analysis as the cornerstone for captivating narratives. With nearly two decades of experience in this field and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University, she holds a deep appreciation for the artistry inherent in financial information and its ability to convey compelling stories.

  At the core of Miriam’s philosophy lies a fundamental belief: effective communication of complex financial data requires genuine listening and understanding. Driven by this principle, she eagerly lends her expertise to assist programs in uncovering essential financial insights that can inform actionable decisions and propel programmatic impact.

  What brings Miriam joy outside of work

  Beyond her professional commitments, Miriam treasures moments with her family, often engaging in spirited games of basketball or euchre. She enjoys leisurely walks with her cherished rescue dog, Cash, and delights in exploring her hometown of Indianapolis and other locales in search of mid-century architectural gems.

  Link to Miriam's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/miriam-barr/
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  Tiffany Blauert

  Director of Human Resources

  Tiffany Blauert

  Director of Human Resources

  She/Her

  Partner | Problem-Solver | Pun Enthusiast

  Experiences Tiffany brings into her work

  Tiffany loves challenges. Whether negotiating with toddlers or partnering on complex HR matters, Tiffany gives 100% to the task at hand with the goal of positive outcomes for all. She enjoys breaking down complexities to empower others to lead confidently. Tiffany is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management as a Senior Certified Professional with over ten years of experience in nonprofit HR.

  What brings Tiffany joy outside of work

  Outside of work, she can be found spending time with her husband and their two young daughters, hosting friends for game night, and serving her local community as a Fire Police Officer.

  Link to Tiffany's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/tiffany-blauert/
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  Constance de Brun

  Head of Finance

  Constance de Brun

  Head of Finance

  She/Her

  Purposeful | Problem-Solver | Penguin Enthusiast

  Experiences Constance brings into her work

  Constance is dedicated to advancing missions and expanding impact. She brings more than two decades of nonprofit management experience, predominantly in sustainability. She holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management and a B.A. in Public & International Affairs and Environmental Studies from Princeton University. Working at the intersection of finance and strategy, Constance applies entrepreneurial thinking and operational excellence to accelerate success. She loves complex challenges, envisioning what could be, and making it happen.

  What brings Constance joy outside of work

  Outside of work, she can be found at the lake with her family or at the ice rink with her synchronized skating team. She enjoys birding, skiing, and scuba diving, preferably in exotic locales. She dreams of seeing all 18 penguin species in the wild. She is passionate about social justice and endeavors to serve as an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.

  Link to Constance's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/constance-de-brun/
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  Sara Cruz-Mora

  Head of Operations and Project Experience

  Sara Cruz-Mora

  Head of Operations and Project Experience

  She/Her

  Strategist | Innovator | Animal-Obsessed

  Experiences Sara brings into her work

  Sara is the mechanic of non-profit operations. With her bag of non-profit leadership, business development tools, and certification in Project Management from the Project Management Institute, she helps ensure that the machine is running to its fullest potential. She believes that operational excellence and strategic planning are powerful tools for non-profits to achieve great impact and change in the world. Her superpower is to take a high-level vision and complex problems and transform them into operationally sound plans, procedures, and roadmaps for the future. She is passionate about giving back to our community, servant leadership, and borderline obsessed with animals.

  What brings Sara joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you will find Sara enjoying life to its fullest with her husband and three kids. On the weekends, you can find her at a baseball field, K-pop concert, or having a family adventure.

  Link to Sara's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/sara-cruz-mora/
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  Jeanea Dean

  Accounting Associate

  Jeanea Dean

  Accounting Associate

  She/Her

  Facilitator | Creator | DIY Enthusiast

  Experiences Jeanea brings into her work

  After starting her first role in accounting, Jeanea was very eager to learn more. Whether at home or at work, she has always enjoyed taking on special projects and solving challenges. This enthusiasm led her to pursue a career in accounting, where she found ample opportunities to expand her knowledge and push herself. As she diversified her experience in various accounting roles, Jeanea decided to pursue an A.S. in accounting to deepen her understanding of finance operations. Within the realm of finance, Jeanea thrives on identifying ways to streamline processes and providing valuable support wherever needed.

  What brings Jeanea joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Jeanea enjoys working on DIY projects, discovering new recipes, planning events, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends, and beloved pet.

  Link to Jeanea's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/jeanea-dean/
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  Laura Deaton

  Executive Director

  Laura Deaton

  Executive Director

  She/Her

  Mentor | Advocate | Gardener

  Experiences Laura brings into her work

  Laura nurtures fertile ground. Whether working in her home garden or mentoring our teams, she’s always sowing seeds and fostering growth. Driven by a passion for helping people, the planet, and the nonprofit sector thrive, she leverages her legal background, teaching experience and three decades of nonprofit leadership to work together with teams to build capacity and generate measurable impact. She considers herself truly fortunate to be able to spend her days joyfully helping our projects build high-performing teams, launch new programs, and scale their impact.

  Before joining Multiplier in 2013, Laura directed national policy research for an independent think tank that provides rigorous research, insight, and communications to advance LGBTQ equality and opportunity. Laura has a Juris Doctorate from Duke University School of Law and a Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management Certificate from Harvard Business School. Earlier career experiences include designing and teaching a Master’s level nonprofit leadership course, leading the formation of a place-based nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty; helping save two struggling civil rights organizations, serving as managing director of a women’s healthcare center; running a regional symphony orchestra; heading corporate communications for a Silicon Valley tech start-up; and serving as a senior leader for several disability-related and youth mentoring organizations.

  What brings Laura joy outside of work

  Laura lives in Bellingham, Washington and spends her free time with family and her rescued super-mutts Griffin and Karma. When she isn’t busy guiding Multiplier’s many amazing teams, she can be found working in her garden, forest bathing in the cedars, enjoying PNW oysters on the half shell, solving cryptic crosswords, watching Jeopardy, or engaging in a lively game of multilingual scrabble.

  Link to Laura's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/laura-deaton/
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  Ari Eisen

  Senior Advisor, Impact Acceleration

  Ari Eisen

  Senior Advisor, Impact Acceleration

  She/Her

  Social Entrepreneur | Relationship-Builder | Backpacker

  Experiences Ari brings into her work

  Grounded in a deep concern about the future of the planet and its inhabitants, Ari has dedicated her career to environmental justice and social change work. For the past decade she has been leading and supporting nonprofits with organizational strategy, operations, fundraising, communications, and technology efforts. Ari understands firsthand the challenges and opportunities of being a nonprofit founder and brings that empathy and passion to Multiplier’s projects. As an advisor, she strives to empower project leaders by providing them with the tools, resources, and connections to amplify their critical work.

  What brings Ari joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you will find Ari hiking in the East Bay hills or backpacking in the Sierras with her friends. Ari loves to sing, dance, and play guitar. She is part of a vibrant community at Urban Adamah, a local urban farm and environmental education center, where she currently serves on the Board of Directors.

  Link to Ari's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/ari_eisen/
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  Kristin Fischer

  Director of Leadership and Learning

  Kristin Fischer

  Director of Leadership and Learning

  She/Her

  Lifter | Friend | Rock Concert Mama

  Experiences Kristin brings into her work

  Kristin cares about people, and it’s evident in every part of her work. With a focus on developing our leaders all throughout their tenure at Multiplier, our teams benefit directly from Kristin’s empowerment-based approach in building a strong learning culture. Kristin has worked in the human resources and leadership field for more than fifteen years, including within the legal and the technology sector.

  What brings Kristin joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Kristin, who, at an early chapter in her career, was a working chef (trained at the Ritz Escoffier) and a certified kettlebell instructor, can be found whipping up some spicy seasonal fare, listening to her favorite podcasts and audiobooks while trying to exhaust her pup Quinn, and hanging out with friends and family—especially at rock concerts. In addition to English, Kristin is fluent in French.

  Link to Kristin's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/kristin-fischer/
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  Tinisha Hancock

  Program Finance Officer

  Tinisha Hancock

  Program Finance Officer

  She/Her

  Advocate | Endlessly Curious | Adventurer

  Experiences Tinisha brings into her work

  Tinisha is a dedicated advocate driven by her passion for our planet and a deep-rooted love for nature. With a decade of experience in non-profit finance and operations, she is committed to addressing issues like climate change. She embraces equitable and holistic solutions that blend financial strategies with nature-based solutions. Tinisha brings a scientific perspective to her current role, enriched by her doctoral work in phycology (the study of algae). This unique blend of experiences allows her to bridge the gap between the administrative and programmatic goals within non-profit organizational structures.

  What brings Tinisha joy outside of work

  Tinisha pursues an active and adventurous life. Her love for nature extends to activities like hiking, backpacking, and gardening, with a particular fondness for all things “chloroplastic.” She finds joy in simple pleasures, such as enjoying a nice cup of coffee and spending quality time with her dog.

  Link to Tinisha's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/tinisha_hancock/
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  Brenda Herrera Moreno

  Director of DEIJ Initiatives

  Brenda Herrera Moreno

  Director of DEIJ Initiatives

  She/Ella

  Strategist | Creator | Disruptor

  Experiences Brenda brings into her work

  Brenda was raised internationally – born in Mexico City, partially raised in India, attended middle school in South Carolina, high school in Wales, and college in Massachusetts. After Hampshire College, Brenda experienced diverse roles in advocacy as a youth program coordinator at a refugee resettlement organization, later as a bilingual counselor for survivors and victims of intimate partner violence, and finally as a peer recovery coach. As an anti-oppression practitioner, Brenda supports Multiplier’s community members in their connection to the work, community, and movement of anti-oppression. Her expertise is to go beyond the basics and facilitate transformative spaces for all to deepen their journey of turning silence into language and action.

  What brings Brenda joy outside of work

  To reground and reconnect with herself, Brenda dedicates herself to pottery, gardening and connecting with her communities. Brenda is reconnecting with her indigenous roots and is consistently active in decolonizing her mind, body and spirit. There’s nothing more nourishing for her than to sit still underneath the sun with nothing else to do than just to be.

  Link to Brenda's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/brenda-herrera-moreno/
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  Liz Jablonski

  Director of Grants Stewardship

  Liz Jablonski

  Director of Grants Stewardship

  She/Her

  Partner | Enhancer | Supporter

  Experiences Liz brings into her work

  Liz believes that the power of people can create catalytic change. With a master’s in international affairs and global justice and more than a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, she collaboratively cultivates tools and processes that empower Multiplier projects to pursue and manage funding opportunities that further their mission and submerge them in their critical work.

  What brings Liz joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Liz can be found riding her motorcycle through the beauty of the Adirondacks or taking her rescue pit bull, Franklin, on adventures in nature.

   

   

  Link to Liz's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/liz-jablonski/
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  Ben Jones

  Director of Strategic Partnerships

  Ben Jones

  Director of Strategic Partnerships

  He/Him

  Connector | Doer | Vinyl Record Collector

  Experiences Ben brings into his work

  Ben believes that what you can do is often simply a matter of what you will do. In just over a decade in the nonprofit sector, he has seen teams with bold ideas and the willingness to work hard create life-changing impact.  With a background in collaborating with diverse stakeholders and positioning cutting-edge social impact projects for success, Ben is driven by connecting teams to the people and resources that can help them achieve their goals.  Ben joined the organization in June 2019 in this newly created role designed to accelerate impact for Multiplier and the projects that operate under our umbrella.

  What brings Ben joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you’ll find Ben spending time with his family and nurturing his young son’s curiosity on every topic imaginable.  As a new resident of the Bay Area, Ben and his family are eagerly exploring all of the Bay Area’s outdoor wonders, rich cultural institutions and outstanding restaurants.  When Ben gets a few hours on his own you’ll likely find him digging through dusty stacks of records to add to his vinyl collection.

   

  Link to Ben's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/ben-jones/
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  Jessica Le

  Senior Manager of Financial Operations

  Jessica Le

  Senior Manager of Financial Operations

  She/Her

  Optimizer | Early Adopter | Almost Empty Nester

  Experiences Jessica brings into her work

  Jessica is dedicated to supporting her community. She loves accounting and ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. She enjoys solving puzzles and seeking creative solutions to problems to contribute to the finance team.

  What brings Jessica joy outside of work

  When she is not working, Jessica loves going on walks, spending time with her family, and learning paddleboarding.

  Link to Jessica's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/jessica-le/
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  Paige Mosley

  Senior Contracts Manager

  Paige Mosley

  Senior Contracts Manager

  She/Her

  Communicator | Planner | Seeker

  Experiences Paige brings into her work

  Paige believes honest, transparent communication cultivates successful outcomes. The skills she gained through her master’s degree in conflict management combined with her idealistic goal of finding win/win outcomes has proven invaluable in her work and personal life. She believes that flexibility, focus, drive, and ambition can make up for many shortcomings. Paige supports Multiplier’s mission and values through her diverse background and skills and her dedication to excellent work. She strives for continuing learning and growth both personally and professionally.

  What brings Paige joy outside of work

  When not working, Paige enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, attending yoga classes and spending time outdoors.

  Link to Paige's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/paige-mosley/
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  Alice Ng

  Senior Advisor, Fundraising and Development

  Alice Ng

  Senior Advisor, Fundraising and Development

  She/Her

  Ally | Collaborator | Adventurer

  Experiences Alice brings into her work

  Alice’s passion for supporting mission-driven work began in her teenage years, setting the stage for a lifelong career dedicated to service and impact. Over the past 25 years, she has built a robust career, honing her skills in strategic planning, fundraising and development, program management, finance, and leadership. Her journey includes founding her own non-profit organization and later leading the U.S. operations for a multinational organization. With a comprehensive suite of management skills and extensive expertise in development and fundraising, Alice is well-equipped to advance Multiplier’s projects at any stage of their fundraising journey, ensuring continued progress and success.

  What brings Alice joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Alice is a skilled alpinist and climber and serves as the Unit Leader for a volunteer Mountain Search and Rescue Unit. She enjoys climbing, backpacking and diving in new countries to satisfy her wanderlust (she’s been to 39 on six continents) and is a lover of all animals. In addition to English, Alice is fluent in Cantonese and can speak conversational Spanish.

  Link to Alice's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/alice-ng/
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  Keith Safford

  Director of Payroll

  Keith Safford

  Director of Payroll

  He/They

  Puzzle Solver | Data Analyzer | Online Gamer

  Experiences Keith brings into their work

  Keith’s love of numbers started in high school, and he has worked with numbers his entire career.  He has worked at various levels in 401(k) plan administration, corporate accounting, and payroll processing.  Spreadsheets, data analytics, and his knowledge of payroll laws are how he ensures every person at Multiplier is paid accurately and every department within Multiplier gets clear and complete reporting.

  What brings Keith joy outside of work

  Keith served in the US Air Force for nearly 9 years including 3 years in the United Kingdom and 4 years working at an ROTC detachment in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Keith has been a fan of Sci-Fi/Fantasy books, movies, and games since he got his first Dungeons & Dragons set at age 8.  He has played World of Warcraft online for over 15 years.

  Link to Keith's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/keith-safford/
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  Sydney Sanders

  Senior Advisor, Impact Acceleration

  Sydney Sanders

  Senior Advisor, Impact Acceleration

  She/Her

  Connector | Catalyst | Hosting Enthusiast

  Experiences Sydney brings into her work

  Sydney is a firm believer in the power of support and collaboration. She brings experience cultivating strong relationships to bolster teams and drive meaningful impact. Sydney thrives in environments where she can be curious, build relationships, and remove barriers. Her passion lies in helping others shine and bringing their visions to life.

  Before joining Multiplier, Sydney honed her expertise through consulting for environmental and climate-focused nonprofits and foundations, driven by a deep commitment to creating a better world for current and future generations.

  What brings Sydney joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you can find Sydney exploring D.C. via public transit, reading at coffee shops, or hosting gatherings for friends and family. Sydney also enjoys escaping into nature for hiking and skiing adventures and amateur photography.

  Link to Sydney's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/sydney-sanders/
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  Carolyn Schour

  Accounting Director

  Carolyn Schour

  Accounting Director

  She/Her

  Social Justice Advocate | Numbers Whiz | Avid Walker

  Experiences Carolyn brings into her work

  Carolyn is dedicated to improving the health of our planet and the well-being of the people and animals who inhabit it. She brings more than three decades of accounting experience with nonprofits focused on conservation, immigrant and refugee rights, social services and education. Carolyn is grateful that her accounting skills can support the financial operations of Multiplier’s awesome project portfolio.

  What brings Carolyn joy outside of work

  Outside of work, she can be found hiking locally and in national parks, and volunteering with others devoted to immigrant and refugee rights.

  Link to Carolyn's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/carolyn-schour/
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  Katherine Schrock

  HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition and Training

  Katherine Schrock

  HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition and Training

  She/Her

  Diplomat | Creator | Musician

  Experiences Katherine brings into her work

  Katherine loves to see people thrive in their work. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit HR and recruitment, she has seen time and again how pairing the right people with the right roles and organizations can be a catalyst for true impact, and a significant contributor to personal fulfillment. With a bachelor’s and master’s in music, voice, and opera, Katherine brings creativity and passion into her work. Katherine works to gain a deep understanding of the people, teams, and projects she supports, and strives to be a positive ambassador of Multiplier and its projects in all of her interactions.

  What brings Katherine joy outside of work

  Katherine enjoys exploring the Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bay area of Virginia with her husband and two boys, and can occasionally be found at the local yoga studio, jogging with her dog, Reese, or thrifting. Alongside her work at Multiplier, Katherine maintains a parallel career as an operatic soprano.

   

  Link to Katherine's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/katherine-schrock/
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  Darlene Sevilla

  Director of Legal Affairs

  Darlene Sevilla

  Director of Legal Affairs

  She/Her

  Navigator | Modulator | Dance Partner

  Experiences Darlene brings into her work

  Darlene believes that no one succeeds alone. With a decade-long commitment to advancing social justice and equitable development, she has dedicated her professional life to making a meaningful impact. At Multiplier, she leverages her juris doctor education and legal skills to foster fair partnerships in contracting, effective risk management, and thorough organizational compliance.

  What brings Darlene joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Darlene can be found reading a cozy mystery, biking around town, or working on a home project. She is also known to cook up a storm and throw living room dance parties with her family. Darlene is based in the San Francisco/Bay Area, California and proficient in Tagalog (a dialect of the Philippines).

   

  Link to Darlene's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/darlene-sevilla/
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  Tenzin Sherpa

  Accounting Manager

  Tenzin Sherpa

  Accounting Manager

  He/Him

  Expediter | Steward | Proud Papa

  Experiences Tenzin brings into his work

  Tenzin embodies quality. Involved in accounting since studying in India many years ago, Tenzin brings a wealth of international bookkeeping experience, and a laser-like focus on detail that ensures the day-to-day aspects of stewarding philanthropic funds are well-tended. In addition to accounting, Tenzin’s former work has focused on helping immigrant social entrepreneurs from Himalayan regions of Nepal, Bhutan and India start new businesses.

  What brings Tenzin joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Tenzin is busy being a dad, and tries to sneak in movies and some golfing with friends when weather permits. In addition to English, Tenzin is fluent in Tibetan and Nepali.

  Link to Tenzin's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/tenzin-sherpa/
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  Izzy Spriggs

  Senior Manager, Community Initiatives

  Izzy Spriggs

  Senior Manager, Community Initiatives

  She/They

  Fierce Advocate | Healer | Weaver

  Experiences Izzy brings into their work

  Izzy strives to create radically inclusive, empathy-driven spaces that activate thriving. They have been facilitating since age 13, when they began leading peer social justice workshops. Her work involves guiding groups in exploring topics such as healing, storytelling, and social identities that expand our understanding of the world and of each other. At Multiplier, she applies social and community psychology to building community initiatives for fellow changemakers to come home to ourselves and our “why.” Leveraging their knack for inspiring joy, Izzy co-creates responsive, human-centered initiatives as a catalyst for equity, connection, and belonging for Multiplier’s collective project teams.

  What brings Izzy joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you can find Izzy hiking, camping, writing music on their guitar & piano, and tending to their household pets and neighborhood cat colony. She also enjoys playing and modding video games like Skyrim, Stardew Valley, and the Sims. In addition to English, Izzy is fluent in German and conversational in Québécois French.

  Link to Izzy's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/izzy/
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  Sunshine Snyder

  HR Generalist, Onboarding and Support

  Sunshine Snyder

  HR Generalist, Onboarding and Support

  She/Her

  Joyful | Learner | Mom of Boys

  Experiences Sunshine brings into her work

  Sunshine loves helping people get things done and learning new things. Her “can do” attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed make her a valuable team member and thought partner. She has a diverse background working with tribal governments in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. Sunshine ensures that our team members are set up for success with a warm and inviting onboarding at Multiplier and providing ongoing support.

  What brings Sunshine joy outside of work

  Outside of work, you can find Sunshine with her husband and three sons attending cool car shows and sporting events, going to the movies, fishing at the lake, or having dinner with Ma’ Pkl. Sunshine cherishes her time with family.

   

  Link to Sunshine's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/3709/
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  Tim Sullivan

  Director of IT Strategy and System Administration

  Tim Sullivan

  Director of IT Strategy and System Administration

  He/Him

  Idealist | Systems Thinker | Music Lover

  Experiences Tim brings into his work

  Tim’s driving force is to be of service to organizations that work for peace, justice, and a more equitable and sustainable world through the effective use of technology. He has spent 30 years working for nonprofit organizations as a trainer, consultant, and technology leader.

  While Tim has a breadth of knowledge about how to use technology in nonprofit settings and operational best practices, his most valuable skill is asking questions and listening deeply to understand the needs and goals of each organization. Ultimately, Tim believes that technology is just an accelerator to help people do their best work and to help organizations have a larger impact than they could otherwise.

  What brings Tim joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Tim enjoys hanging out with his wife of over 30 years and his three adult children – who still like to gather around to hear him read from the ultimate box set of Calvin and Hobbes. He loves many genres of music (classical, folk, Americana, 80s, New Wave, classic/indie rock…you get the idea) and has been a runner since finding his niche on the cross-country team in high school. Tim has also given his time and energy to his own and other men’s personal and spiritual growth work for 20 years.

   

  Link to Tim's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/tim-sullivan/
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  Dan Taylor

  Senior Accountant

  Dan Taylor

  Senior Accountant

  He/Him

  Supporter | Planner | Competitor

  Experiences Dan brings into his work

  Dan recognizes the power of numbers. Intensely detail oriented and organized, Dan fell into number-crunching naturally and pursued an extensive accounting-centric education. He treaded his own path working for small businesses, primarily with a focus on tax accounting, until his desire to use his knowledge and experience for better led him to Multiplier. He brings a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting. In addition to accounting, Dan has previously coached high school basketball.

  What brings Dan joy outside of work

  Outside of work, Dan stays busy playing and watching sports with his wife and daughter, playing games with friends, enjoying movies, and roasting his own coffee beans.

  Link to Dan's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/3383/
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  Otha William

  Senior Manager, Government Grants and Compliance

  Otha William

  Senior Manager, Government Grants and Compliance

  He/Him

  Mission-Driven | Bridge Builder | Family-Focused

  Experiences Otha brings into his work

  Otha describes himself as mission-driven and a bridge builder. He started working with nonprofits and community organizations at the age of 12, leading to a lifelong passion for helping people wherever he can reach them. He has extensive experience and a strong track record in government grants management, monitoring, and compliance, on both the auditee and the auditor sides, and brings a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a certificate in nonprofit management. He sees successful fulfillment of grant expectations as a way of creating meaningful impact for communities.

  What brings Otha joy outside of work

  Otha is originally from Chicago but has lived and worked in Atlanta since attending Morehouse College. Outside of work, you will find Otha exploring the Atlanta area with his wife and son looking for new food spots or spending time with family and friends.

   

  Link to Otha's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/otha-william/
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  Al Wright

  Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations and Total Rewards

  Al Wright

  Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations and Total Rewards

  He/Him

  People and Culture Leader | Family-Focused | Music Lover

  Experiences Al brings into his work

  Al is an HR leader with over 10+ years of professional Human Resources Management, supervisory, customer relations and benefits experience. Al has worked in areas such as employee relations, total rewards (such as benefits, classification & compensation), training and development, and enforcing federal and state employment laws. He truly understands what it means to be a trustworthy and kind professional by maintaining confidentiality, as well as motivating others and creating a culture where all feel accepted. Al leverages his talents Benefits and Total Rewards to support the work in the HR Department and the organization as a whole.

  What brings Al joy outside of work

  When Al is not working in the People area of HR you can find him in a city near you performing and singing with his group Algeron Wright and Triumphant Praise. Al is a talented singer, songwriter and producer, who has recorded and written Billboard Charting songs such as Created to Win, Ready to Serve, From Our Hearts and High and Lifted Up.

  Link to Al's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/al-wright/

Board

• Ashley Ahearn

  Co-Chair, Board Development Committee

  Ashley Ahearn

  Co-Chair, Board Development Committee Journalist

  Ashley Ahearn is an award-winning public media journalist who has covered science and the environment for NPR and member stations for more than a decade. Most recently, she created, hosted and produced terrestrial, a podcast on climate change, in partnership with the NPR Story Lab and KUOW in Seattle. Ashley’s stories have appeared on Marketplace, All Things Considered, Here and Now, The World and other NPR shows. She has a masters in science journalism from the Annenberg School at the University of Southern California and has completed reporting fellowships at the Knight Center at MIT, the Vermont Law School, the Metcalf Institute at the University of Rhode Island and the Institutes for Journalism and Natural Resources. In her spare time Ashley rides motorcycles and horses or plays outside with her husband and dog.

  Link to Ashley's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/ashley-ahearn/

• Miriam Billinger

  Chair, Finance and Investment Committee

  Miriam Billinger

  Chair, Finance and Investment Committee Operations Director, Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation

  Miriam brings 20 years of experience in nonprofit and foundation financial analysis and management to Multiplier’s board of directors. With a passion for bridging the strategic, programmatic and financial elements of project implementation, Miriam lights up when she talks about the intersection of mission and money in nonprofits. Miriam’s nonprofit and philanthropic consulting focuses on enabling organizations to effectively leverage financial tools and analysis to raise money, spend and track it effectively, and increase impact. Previous roles include serving as Program Finance Officer for the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, where she was responsible for the financial aspects of a $300M+ grant portfolio, and serving as Assistant Finance Director at Humboldt State University’s Northern California Small Business Development Center where she was also focused on grants and grant making. Earlier in her career, she served as a Senior Accountant at Deloitte & Touche. Miriam holds a B.A. in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara, and is also trained in Facilitative Leadership. She lives in rural Northern California and is the proud mother of two awesome children who inspire her to work for a brighter future and a healthier planet.

   

  Link to Miriam 's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/miriam-billinger/

• Jonathan Brack

  Co-Chair, Board Development Committee

  Jonathan Brack

  Co-Chair, Board Development Committee Program Manager, Fund for Shared Insight

  Jonathan Brack is a strategic consultant working with innovative organizations to accelerate their impact. Prior to his current role, Jonathan was the Director of the Collaborative Impact Program at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, where he led the Foundation’s efforts to incubate, scale and sustain creative endeavors to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for all Californians. He was also responsible for evolving the Foundation’s partnerships into a cohesive program and leading strategic efforts to broaden and increase the Foundation’s impact. Earlier in his career, Jonathan was the Manager of Capacity Building for Tipping Point Community where he worked to bring talent management and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) resources to the nonprofit organizations that Tipping Point supports. While at Tipping Point, he also designed and implemented the Emerging Leaders Fellowship – a leadership development program for mid-managers of color. Jonathan was also on the original team at Code2040 that broke ground to increase the number of Black and Latinx engineers in Silicon Valley and was the Founding Director of the Berkeley Scholars Program, where he designed and directed an academic mentoring program for college-bound African American and Latinx youth. Jonathan holds a B.A. in history from University of California, Berkeley. In addition to his service to Multiplier, Jonathan also serves as an Advisory Board Member for California Education Learning Lab and has volunteered with the Hidden Genius Project, BUILD and The Surge Institute.

  Link to Jonathan 's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/jonathan-brack/

• Kayla Gebeck Carroll

  Board Member

  Kayla Gebeck Carroll

  Board Member Attorney, Holland and Knight

  Kayla Gebeck Carroll is an attorney at Holland & Knight’s Public Policy and Regulation Group. She provides strategic advice and counsel, as well as develops federal advocacy strategies for corporations, coalitions, tribal governments, and Alaska Native Corporations before Congress and the executive branch. Before joining Holland & Knight, Kayla was a policy analyst for the Native American Finance Officers Association. In this position, she advocated the views and concerns of tribal governments in the areas of access to capital, tax and finance policy. She is passionate about building community and elevating the Indigenous voices in literature and academia and in 2020, she co-founded Well-Read Native.  She holds a B.A. in linguistics and Native American studies from Dartmouth College, a master’s degree in human rights law from SOAS University of London and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the Georgetown University Law Center.  

  Link to Kayla's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/4024/

• Bernd Cordes

  Chair, Audit and Risk Oversight Committee

  Bernd Cordes

  Chair, Audit and Risk Oversight Committee Program Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

  Bernd Cordes is a Program Officer at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, helping to manage its Oceans and Seafood Markets Initiative. He has also worked as an independent consultant, as a Senior Research Program Manager (Oceans) for Vulcan, Inc. and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and for twelve years as a Program Officer at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, where he led the Western Pacific and Marine Birds Conservation programs. Prior to that, he lived and worked in Indonesia on enterprise-driven conservation projects in the forests and coastal waters of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Melanesia. Bernd holds an A.B. in diplomacy and world affairs from Occidental College, as well as a Master of Arts in Southeast Asian studies and Master of Public Policy from the University of Michigan.

  Link to Bernd's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/bernd-cordes/

• Phillip Gover

  Board Chair and Chair, Program & Outreach Committee

  Phillip Gover

  Board Chair and Chair, Program & Outreach Committee Policy Fellow & Project Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

  Phillip Gover is the Founding Director of the Sovereign Schools Project, which partners with education nonprofits and tribes to build Native-community centered public charter schools in urban and rural areas of Oklahoma. In his roles as Founding Director, Phil assists tribes with standing-up tribal charter school authorization offices, launching new public charter schools, and creating a long-term vision of a growing ecosystem of Native charter schools that affirm and celebrate indigenous history and culture. As part of his work, he founded and now serves as School Board President for Sovereign Community School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Prior to his founding role at Sovereign Schools, Phil was the Chief of Staff for the Oklahoma Region of Teach for America, where he was responsible for day-to-day management of the operations team, drafting the region’s medium and long terms strategic plans, establishing new relationships with tribal stakeholders through the region, and working to secure significant public funding for regional operations. Earlier in his career, served as the Associate Director of Admissions for Dartmouth College, as an admissions counselor at George Mason University, and a College Guide for College Advising Corps. Phil holds a B.A. in political and social thought and an MBA from University of Virginia.

  Link to Phillip 's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/phillip-gover/

• Paulina Lopez

  Board Member

  Paulina Lopez

  Board Member Executive Director, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Technical Advisory Group

  Paulina Lopez 

  Paulina Lopez has more than 25 years of experience working on issues of civil rights, social environmental justice, equity, education and diversity. She is the Executive Director of the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Technical Advisory Group where she leads efforts to elevate the voice of those impacted by the Duwamish River pollution and other environmental injustices for a clean, healthy, equitable environment for people and wildlife. Paulina is a highly regarded organizer, facilitator, community and policy strategist, and movement builder focused on building systems of power and shifting power outward to those most impacted by injustice and oppression. Prior to her current role, she was a board member for the Georgetown Community Development Authority, co-founder of the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, and executive director/board president of the South Park Information and Resource Center. Paulina graduated from St. Thomas University with an LLM, Master of Law in Intercultural Human Rights.  Originally from Ecuador, Paulina has lived in the Seattle area for more than 20 years and enjoys time with her three boys.  

  Link to Paulina's bio: https://multiplier.org/board/4029/

Board Emeritus

• Harriet Barlow

  Harriet Barlow

• Melissa Beard Clack

  Melissa Beard Clack

  Principal, CEA Consulting

  Melissa brings more than 15 years of consulting and recruitment experience in conservation, marine, climate change, and philanthropic sectors to Multiplier. In her current work, Melissa leads a team focused on executive search and transition planning, staff recruitment, and talent acquisition partnerships. Prior to rejoining CEA in June 2008, Melissa ran her own recruitment business. Earlier in her career, she spent ten years at CEA in a range of positions, including Senior Associate and Business and Financial Manager. As a Senior Associate, she helped clients develop, promote, and negotiate regulatory implementation and air emission compliance strategies. Formerly, she was the President of the Marin Council of California Cooperative Nursery Schools, and assisted the Chief Financial Officer of the International 1990 Earth Day event. She also ran the financial and human resource operations of California Environmental Associates. Melissa has served as Multiplier Board Member since 2002.

• John David Claussen

  John David Claussen

  Program Officer, Conservation & Science, David and Lucile Packard Foundation

  John Claussen is the Indonesia Marine and Western Pacific program officer at the Packard Foundation. Before joining Packard in 2012 he was a Partner in the Jakarta office of Mazars, a global partnership, and co-founded and served as Managing Partner at Starling Resources, where he advised and designed environmental and economic development strategies with business, government, and non-profit clients throughout North America and Asia. A resident of Indonesia from 2004 to 2012, he has particularly deep experience in Southeast Asia. Before moving to Asia, he was a senior associate at California Environmental Associates and worked for a number of high-tech manufacturing companies in the Silicon Valley and Massachusetts. He also co-founded the non-profit Conservation and Community Investment Forum. John holds a BS in biology from Valparaiso University, Indiana.

• Gigi Coe

  Gigi Coe

• Sam Goldman

  Sam Goldman

  Donor Relations and Gift Officer, Burning Man

  Sam Goldman current is working in fundraising for Burning Man. Prior to this appointment, he was California Program Director for the Conservation Lands Foundation. Previously, Sam coordinated California wilderness campaigns for the Wilderness Society for four years. He worked to help pass the Omnibus Public Land Management Act, which protected 2.2 million acres of wilderness across the country. Prior to working on wilderness designation campaigns, Sam worked as a consultant in Washington, D.C. where he directed field operations and online advocacy campaigns for national environmental groups. Sam also has extensive experience on electoral campaigns and with training volunteers, conservationists, and organizers. Sam is active in the Jewish community and serves on the board of Wilderness Torah and is a member of the Wexner Heritage Program. A graduate of Bates College and Green Corps, field school for environmental organizing, Sam is an avid backcountry skier, hiker, and loves exploring remote regions of California and the West.

• Jill Kauffman Johnson

  Jill Kauffman Johnson

• Heather King

  Heather King

  consultant

  Heather has more than 20 years of marketing and management experience with innovative technology companies and social enterprises. Most recently, she led global marketing for McKinsey’s Social Initiative and for several of McKinsey’s new technology ventures. Prior to McKinsey, she was Managing Director for Eight, Inc., a leading experience design firm that worked on Apple retail, Virgin Airlines, Tesla retail and more. Earlier in her career, Heather has been VP marketing at several tech start-ups and a Director of Marketing at Apple. In addition to her work in tech, Heather has deep media and non-profit experience. She was the producer of award winning international documentaries, such as Day in the Life of Africa, and the Reuters/GreenBiz blog on business sustainability, View from the C-Suite. She’s served on multiple non profit boards and advisory boards including a leading national land trust, AcumenSF, How Women Lead, G100, Presidio Graduate School, and Narrative.org. She has a BA and MBA from Dartmouth, and an Executive MBA from Presidio Graduate School.

• Alexis Krivkovich

  Alexis Krivkovich

• Leslie Leslie

  Leslie Leslie

• Andreas Merkl

  Andreas Merkl

• Robin Nakao

  Robin Nakao

  Robin Nakao has been involved with Multiplier since 2007 as Executive Director and joined the Board in 2013. With more than 25 years of financial management and leadership experience, Robin is the CFO at Code Advisors. Formerly the President of Robertson Stephens Asset Management, she has held executive management positions at several large investment and securities firms including Charles Schwab & Co, Robertson Stephens and ING. Robin has also served as a CFO and financial consultant to various environmental organizations. Robin began her career at Deloitte, an accounting & consulting firm. She earned an MBA from the Haas Graduate School of Business of the University California at Berkeley and a BS in Business Administration from University of Southern California.

• Joseph Piazza

  Joseph Piazza

• Elena Schmid

  Elena Schmid

• Rachel Wagner

  Rachel Wagner

• Brad Whitehead

  Brad Whitehead

• Ryan Cabinte

  Ryan Cabinte

  Faculty, Lundquist College of Business, University of Oregon

  Ryan Cabinte is an instructor and program manager in the Center for Sustainable Business Practices at Lundquist College of Business at the University of Oregon. Prior to Lundquist, he served as core faculty and dean at Presidio Graduate School. Ryan also serves as a strategic consultant and legal advisor to numerous social entrepreneurs and sustainability ventures. Ryan is a graduate of Yale University, Boston University School of Law, and Presidio Graduate School.

• Giulia Siccardo

  Giulia Siccardo

  Partner, McKinsey & Company

  Giulia Siccardo is a Partner in McKinsey & Company’s San Francisco office. She works primarily with energy companies, technology companies and utilities across Europe and North America on strategy, finance and operations topics. Within energy, her focus is on clean tech and strategy, with an emphasis on the development and deployment of renewable energy, storage solutions, and sustainable transport. Before McKinsey, she worked in corporate sustainability at Adobe. She first became involved with Multiplier in 2012 when she wrote a white paper on the role of fiscal sponsorship in the nonprofit ecosystem. She holds a BA in Economics and Environmental Studies from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.