Our Team

Our Leadership Team

“Deep down, I’m a geek. I like research, data and learning. I can help your nonprofit run smoother, reduce your learning curve, and streamline your processes so that you’re freed up to do the work you love and serve the people you feel called to serve.”

Catherine (Draeger) Pederson, Ph.D.

CEO & Nonprofit Consultant

Meagan is a change-agile leader in the nonprofit and public sectors, bringing deep experience in fund and partner development, program management, communications, organizational development, strategic planning, and volunteer engagement.

Meagan Holman O’Reilly, MPP

Senior Director Of Strategic Partnerships

Breonna is an educator and connector, currently pursuing a PhD. Her involvement in the nonprofit world inspired her to nurture and support similar experiences, creating possibility and enjoyment for others participating in nonprofits.

Breonna Stone, Ph.D.

Managing Director Of Research & Strategy

Hannah is a former legal marketer, pivoting to nonprofits to find more meaning in her work and make a positive impact on the community. She brings extensive proposal strategy and execution experience to grant writing.

Hannah Lopas

Managing Director of Process Improvements

Katie is a fundraising leader with program development, special event, and prevention experience. A nonprofit was used as a tool to radically change her life in her early twenties, fueling a strong desire for her life and her work to be meaningful and impactful.

Katie Morrow, MPA

Lead Content Writer

Cari brings her experience in operations and administration. Her superpower is supporting executives and leaders and being an operational hub for teams of all sizes.

Cari Bertolas

Managing Director of Partnership Support

Extended Special Projects Team

Jamie is a mission-motivated, people-loving entrepreneur at heart. She is deeply invested in the work of facilitating healthy communication, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships.

Jamie Santana, MA

Nonprofit Consultant

Brian is an adaptive, strategic advisor. He enjoys engaging with and communicating an organization’s vision to weave together narrative and numbers, demonstrating the true impact an organization creates for the people they serve.

Brian Cooper, MA

Fundraising Consultant

We look forward to working with you!

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