Conference Speakers

Howard W. Buffett

Howard W. Buffett is the Executive Director of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, a private philanthropic foundation which strengthens food security for vulnerable populations throughout the world.

Gabrielle Fitzgerald

Gabrielle Fitzgerald is the Director of Program Advocacy at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Program Advocacy team is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of advocacy strategies to advance the foundation’s global priorities.

Julie Gehrki

Julie serves as Senior Director of Business Integration for the Walmart Foundation. The Walmart Foundation funds initiatives focused on career development, hunger relief and nutrition, environmental sustainability, and women’s economic empowerment.

Craig Huss

Craig Huss is senior vice president and chief risk officer for Archer Daniels Midland Company. He also serves on the company’s Executive Committee and Global Operating Committee.

Paul Katz

Paul Katz, is the founder and CEO of Commit Media, an originator and leader as an entertainment company dedicated to social change, by harnessing the power of celebrity to achiever public policy and behavior change resulting in society wide transformation.

Jay Livingston

Jay Livingston is Senior Vice President of Enterprise Marketing at Bank of America. Jay leads Bank of America’s efforts to localize many of its enterprise marketing and philanthropic activities.

Matt Mahan

As Causes’ President and CEO, Matt Mahan is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the world’s largest platform for collective action with over 150 million people and 1 million campaigns for social good.

Alison Smith

In her role at AT&T, Alison is responsible for coordinating external activation and engagement around AT&T’s sustainability initiatives including consumer engagement, communications, partner development, AT&T Sustainability & and rankings and reporting.

Dan Stangler

Dan Stangler is Senior Marketing Manager, Integrated Shopper Marketing at General Mills. He leads the marketing team responsible for partnering with Walmart on ideas aligned with General Mills’ mission of “Nourishing Lives”.

David Steel

Dr. David Steel is responsible for corporate strategy and communications for Samsung in North America. Reporting to the CEO, his responsibilities include the company’s corporate social responsibility programs and community outreach.

Maggie Carter

As Deputy Director of Shot@Life at United Nations Foundation, Maggie manages the day-to-day operations of the campaign, is instrumental in the design and implementation of campaign strategies, and encourages and maintains relationships with Shot@Life’s organizational partners.

Lindsay Colcombe

Lindsay is Program Manager at the National Organizations for Youth Safety and has managed a variety of youth health and safety programs that engage and empower youth to create solutions in their communities.

Sue Citro

Sue Citro leads new digital expansions across Asia and Latin America for The Nature Conservancy as their Director of Digital Strategy, Global Markets.

Maura Daly

Maura Daly is Chief Communication & Development Officer for Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief charity.

Jim Gibbons

Jim Gibbons is the president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, an internationally recognized leading social enterprise of independent, community-based agencies in the United States and Canada as well as 14 affiliate members in 13 other countries.

Joel Goldman

Joel Goldman is currently responsible for building and managing entertainment industry relationships for Malaria No More. He has 27 years of non-profit experience and has developed a strong niche in engaging celebrities to support charitable causes.

Elizabeth Gore

Elizabeth Gore is the first ever Resident Entrepreneur at the United Nations Foundation, bringing innovation into the United Nations and chairing the UN Foundation’s Global Entrepreneurs Circle.

Ken G Kabira

Ken G Kabira is the Group Manager for Membership, Service Activities & Communications at the Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest community-based volunteer organization

John Lauck

John Lauck is president and CEO of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

Pat Nicklin

Patricia Bland Nicklin is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s National Parks.

Elizabeth J. Nielsen

Elizabeth Nielsen is Director, Interactive Marketing at Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity. Nielsen co-leads the national direct marketing program—including digital fundraising, direct mail and telemarketing—generating more than $25 million annually.

Tyson Pruitt

Tyson Pruitt is the Director of Sustainability Communications for Monsanto Company. He is responsible for directing communication strategy in support of Monsanto’s efforts to improve lives and develop rural communities.

Leah Ray

Leah Ray is Vice President of Corporate Partnerships for Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

Kathy Rogers

Kathy is responsible for the Consumer Health Division of the American Heart Association (AHA) and is also a Board Member at The Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

Jennifer Sirangelo

Jennifer is Chief Operating Officer at National 4-H Council. A transformational leader with an 18-year track record of success in nonprofit executive management, Jennifer is a believer in young people and has raised more than $250 million for youth development causes.

Paula Berezin

Paula Berezin is president and chief strategist of Social Capital. She is a recognized leader in the nonprofit sector with an unparalleled track record creating value and measurable impact through innovative strategic partnerships worldwide.

Holley Darden

Holley Darden is a chief strategist at Social Capital. Darden is a 20-year marketing professional who has worked for major Washington, D.C. nonprofits such as The Smithsonian Institution, The Nature Conservancy, and the leading PBS television and radio station WETA.

Laura Traut-Coyle

Laura Traut-Coyle is a senior strategist at Social Capital. She is a fundraising and marketing professional with over 18 years of combined corporate and non-profit experience.

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