Stef Arck-Baynes, Founder + CEO, Achieving Good Communications Co.

Stef Arck-Baynes is an award-winning, mission-driven communications professional whose work centers on creating meaningful impact. She has nearly two decades of experience–both in-house and as a consultant–developing strategy, building relationships and crafting content to elevate the visibility of nonprofits and socially responsible for-profits.

As the founder and CEO of Achieving Good Communications Co., Arck-Baynes leads PR efforts, develops messaging and secures awards and speaking opportunities that help her clients expand their positive influence.

Jenny Gallagher Blom, MA, Vice President of Community Benefit and Strategic Innovation at SCP

Jenny Gallagher Blom, MA is the Vice President of Community Benefit and Strategic Innovation at SCP where she brings more than twenty years of nonprofit experience in human services, community and organizational development, program development, public and private grant management, operations, facilities management, capital project planning and implementation, human resources and strategic leadership. Blom engages with an array of cross-sectoral organizations in developing strategic plans, project management, succession planning, coaching, training, facilitation, organizational change management and operational and implementation support. Blom is passionate about meeting current community needs through developing strategic partnerships with an emphasis on expanding organizational collective impact and increasing efficiency and effectiveness.  

Ingrid Boucher, MSW, MS Ed, Founder and Principal, Bloom Planning

Ingrid Boucher’s passion is improving opportunities and outcomes for children and adults by helping nonprofit and education-related organizations operate in strategic, efficient, high-impact ways. She uses her more than 25 years of experience in education and social services to help clients create mindful, meaningful processes that guide transformation and propel their organizations in successful pursuit of their missions. Boucher understands that effective change begins with strong relationships that support honest conversations and lead organizations in bold, desirable directions. She has an abiding commitment to supporting organizations that serve and work on behalf of vulnerable people. She founded Bloom Planning in 2015 to live out these intentions through strategic planning and organizational development services. 

Neil Dwyer, MS Ed, Director of Business Strategy, Senior Consultant

Neil Dwyer joined Bloom Planning four years ago and has been steadfast in identifying pathways to long-term impact for educational and nonprofit organizations serving marginalized communities. He began his K–12 career more than 20 years ago as a Teach For America corps member with the School District of Philadelphia, later taking on leadership roles in both charter networks and traditional districts. Throughout his career, Dwyer has focused on reducing operational stress for teachers and school leaders by improving systems, processes and cross-team coordination. His experience working across school environments–including teaching, school operations, network leadership and collective bargaining groups–uniquely positions him to support K–12, school-adjacent and human services organizations pursuing long-term excellence. Dwyer has contributed to strategic planning efforts for a wide range of Bloom client-partners, including Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative and Outward Bound USA.

Amanda Finnell, Director, Client Services at Aperio Philanthropy

Amanda Finnell embarked on her first nonprofit role in corporate philanthropy with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America nearly 20 years ago and has spent her career leading development teams at national, statewide and city-based public health, social justice and human rights organizations. After earning a master’s degree in social impact and a certificate in human rights, Amanda began teaching and creating nonprofit and grants-related courses for Temple University’s continuing education team. Amanda lives in Philadelphia with her husband and son and is a very proud Temple University alumna. 

Marina Fradera, M.Ed, Director of Education and Professional Development at Sunrise

Marina Fradera has spent more than a decade serving Philadelphia as an educator, trainer, funder and is a certified Trauma Competent Professional. Fradera supports trauma-informed staff professional development through one-on-one coaching and collaboration with partner agencies. She also designs trauma sensitive lesson plans and curates resources to streamline the efforts of school-based staff. She holds an M.Ed. in secondary education from Chestnut Hill College with concentrations in Special Education and Secondary Language Arts and a B.A. from Bryn Mawr College.

Anne Gingerich, MSW, Executive Director, PANO

 Anne Gingerich became PANO’s Executive Director in 2013 and has since expanded its programming and presence across Pennsylvania. Under her leadership, PANO offers training, consulting and Help Desk (askPANO) support to strengthen nonprofit governance and management. She has deepened advocacy by partnering with statewide organizations and the National Council of Nonprofits, making PANO a recognized voice at the state capitol and among Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation. Guided by a systems approach, Gingerich engages diverse stakeholders to create collaborative solutions to community challenges. She envisions the power of all 817,000 individuals working in Pennsylvania’s 49,000 nonprofits uniting in advocacy to transform how government supports vulnerable populations. Gingerich earned her BA in Social Work from Millersville University and her MSW from Marywood University. She lives in a Victorian home in Lancaster County with her cats, Steven and Stella, and enjoys cooking, biking Rails-to-Trails, reading and savoring good coffee.

Monica Gould, President and Founder of Strategic Consulting Partners (SCP)

Monica Gould leads Strategic Consulting Partners (SCP), an award-winning management consulting firm celebrating 31 years of advising corporations, nonprofits and government agencies. She is recognized for driving organizational change, navigating disruption and building highly productive multigenerational teams. Over the years, Gould has earned the trust of high-profile clients including USDA, FDA, Pennsylvania State Police, UPMC, Bloomberg, Comcast and United Way. A City & State PA 2025 Above & Beyond honoree, she has equipped more than 100,000 leaders with clarity and confidence. Under her leadership, SCP launched the proprietary Growth Index™ and Wellness Studio™ in 2025, advancing healthy workplace cultures. SCP is a Certified WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, PA SDB and WBE and a two-time Department of Labor HIRE Veterans Gold Medallion winner. Gould’s accolades include a CPBJ ICON Award, Conference for Women Lifetime Achievement Award and recognition among Pennsylvania’s Top CEOs & Leaders. The proud daughter of immigrants, she thrives on empowering leaders for the future.

Vonée Hill, Founder and Executive Director, Linked Family Services; CEO of Hillcrest Development & Consulting

Vonée Hill leads Linked Family Services (LFS), a Philadelphia-based nonprofit bridging maternal and parental wellness with child welfare prevention. Through its flagship Tiny Essentials Relief Hub, LFS provides critical resources to women, children and families to reduce stress, promote stability and prevent system involvement. With more than 15 years of experience in human services and maternal health advocacy, Hill also serves as CEO of Hillcrest Development & Consulting, supporting mission-driven organizations and government departments with training and facilitation. She has designed reflective learning environments for the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and previously held roles as Child Advocate social worker, CUA supervisor and Director of Restorative Services at Broad Street Love. She was also founding executive director of a home-visiting program. Holding degrees in Social Work and Human Services Administration, she also serves as Pennsylvania’s Stork’s Nest Coordinator for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. A wife and mother, she draws on lived experience to fuel her work.

Amaya Howard, MPA, Founder and Principal Consultant of Samaritan Grants Consulting

Amaya Howard, MPA, brings more than a decade of expertise in grant writing and fund development to Samaritan Grants Consulting, where she helps nonprofits design sustainable funding strategies. Raised in Dallas, Texas, she earned both her bachelor’s degree in political science and her Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas before moving to Philadelphia, where she now supports organizations committed to equity and community impact. Her work centers dignity-based and asset-framed storytelling, and she has helped raise over $76 million for organizations focused on racial equity, youth leadership and community transformation. 

Edel Howlin, Founder, Untapped Communications

Edel Howlin is a seasoned communications strategist with nearly 20 years of experience in public media, podcasting, PR and strategic communications. A former radio producer and key contributor to the launch of a public affairs program at Houston Public Media, she has built a strong reputation for community-centered journalism and compelling storytelling.

Through her firm, Untapped Communications, Howlin supports small businesses and nonprofits–particularly women-led and mission-driven organizations–by helping them amplify their stories and strengthen their media presence. She provides strategic guidance and hands-on training in media relations, podcast production and message development, always bringing authenticity, clarity and purpose to her work.

Jamie Johnson, Director of Programs, New Sun Rising  

Jamie Johnson is a nonprofit leader and advocate with more than two decades of experience in the social impact sector. Drawing from her extensive frontline work, she has become a leading voice on preventing burnout and fostering sustainable leadership practices within mission-driven organizations. Through the Nonprofit Resilience Program, Jamie partners with nonprofit leaders and teams to build cultures of well-being and to strengthen the resilience and self-care practices essential for long-term impact. Her approach centers on the belief that caring for changemakers is fundamental to creating lasting social change. Jamie believes that sustainable organizations start with sustainable leaders–and that rest is not a luxury, but a strategic necessity.

Hannah Litchfield, Narrative Power Manager, New Voices

Hannah Litchfield is a content creation, grant writing, and storytelling professional with 10 years of experience, primarily in the nonprofit sector. She currently serves as the Narrative Power Manager for New Voices, a regional Reproductive Justice nonprofit operating across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Litchfield earned her B.A. in Strategic Communication from Temple University’s Lew Klein College of Media & Communication and her M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. Her professional passion centers on amplifying voices that are often overlooked and using narrative strategy to drive real, measurable societal change.

Sarah Maiellano, Founder, Broad Street Communications

Equal parts creative and entrepreneurial, Sarah Maiellano–the founder of Broad Street Communications–has a talent for uncovering and sharing powerful stories. She is an award-winning Philadelphia-based public relations professional and independent journalist serving arts and culture institutions, with a focus on museums, as well as regional nonprofits.

Over the past 15 years, she has generated more than 3,000 stories about her clients. As a freelance journalist, Maiellano covers travel and food for regional and national publications, including USA Today and Philadelphia Magazine.

Kristin McKenna, Executive Director, Compass Pro Bono Philadelphia

Kristin McKenna is an accomplished executive with more than two decades of experience in tax law, corporate governance and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as Executive Director of Compass Pro Bono Philadelphia.

Before transitioning to the nonprofit sector, McKenna spent nearly 15 years practicing tax law at a Philadelphia firm and previously worked in Assurance and Business Advisory Services at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She later served as Vice President of The Forum of Executive Women, where she helped advance the organization’s mission of supporting women leaders across the Philadelphia region.

McKenna holds a BS in Accounting from Saint Joseph’s University and earned her JD, MBA and LLM in Taxation from Temple University.

Jocelyn Orloff, MBA, Founder & Principal, Orloff Coaching & Consulting

Jocelyn Orloff is an organizational strategist and executive coach with more than 18 years of experience helping nonprofits navigate growth and change. She brings deep expertise in change management, adaptive leadership and strategic planning, guiding mission-driven organizations to strengthen alignment, resilience and impact.

As a network weaver and facilitator, Orloff uses human-centered and systems-informed approaches to help teams build agility, connection and collective momentum in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. Her work integrates practical strategy with deep attention to culture and relationships, equipping leaders and boards to make thoughtful decisions, foster collaboration and lead with purpose through transition.

Aaron Price, President, The Glen Price Group (GPG)

As President of the Glen Price Group (GPG), Aaron Price provides overall leadership to the GPG team and leads the design, management and implementation of many GPG projects. Price works with nonprofit organizations, public agencies, philanthropic foundations and collaboratives focused on a range of issues including early childhood, K-12 education, expanded learning, community schools, behavioral health, workforce development, criminal justice, emergency services and access to basic services. He has provided support in multiple areas including funding opportunity monitoring and grant application development, strategic planning, organizational development, community and issue-based research and analysis, team and meeting facilitation and development of administrative and policy recommendations.

With more than 15 years of experience in grant development, Price has helped clients secure funding from federal, state, local and foundation funders. As part of this work, Price has supported clients to implement bid/no-bid analysis processes that facilitate informed and intentional decision-making. 

Alyssa Retzena, Senior Learning Experience Designer, Ziplines Education

Alyssa Retzena is a Senior Learning Experience Designer at Ziplines Education, where she creates industry-aligned certificate programs that help learners build practical, tech-forward skills. With a background spanning learning design, admissions and student support at organizations like 2U and Student, she brings a holistic understanding of how to craft engaging, outcomes-driven online learning experiences. Retzena also teaches “Design Thinking for Leaders” as an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University, blending academic insight with real-world application. She holds a Master’s in Integrated Design, Business & Technology from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Penn State.

Mike Stefanski, President, Aperio Philanthropy

As President, Mike Stefanski is leading Aperio’s business operations and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. He specializes in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, donor engagement and corporate partnerships. Prior to joining Aperio, Stefanski was Director of Fundraising Programs and Operations at the national headquarters of the American Red Cross. He also held fundraising positions at America’s Promise Alliance and Conservation International. Stefanski earned an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and an MA in Environmental Policy and BA in International Studies from American University. He lives outside of Philadelphia with his wife and two children.   

Jeanne Troy, MLS, CFRM, Vice President, Operations and Program, DAZA Development

Jeanne Troy has her Masters in Library Science. Her personality does not lend itself to quiet spaces and time. Her almost 30 years of professional fundraising, the last four as a consultant for DAZA Development working with nonprofits, seems to have been a match made in NPO heaven. Working for NPOs of all sizes, she has been successful in raising money for the organizations she has worked for and consulted with regarding all areas of development. Troy’s experience has included presentations and webinars related to fundraising and strategic planning for executives, board members, volunteers and staff within nonprofit organizations. She has also been a guest speaker at the college level and is a published author on strategic planning.

Elizabeth Vibber, MS, Partner, Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management

Elizabeth Vibber, MS, has more than 30 years of experience providing strategic consultation to both the public and private sectors. As a Partner with the Catalyst Center for Nonprofit Management–the sister firm of Bee, Bergvall & Co., Certified Public Accountants–she supports organizations through business and strategic planning, governance consulting, mergers and collaborations, needs assessments, survey design, succession planning and executive searches.

 She has an MS in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Communications from Kutztown University. Vibber is a Licensed PANO (PA Association of Nonprofit Organizations) Standards for Excellence Consultant. She has served on several nonprofit boards, holding positions of board chair, vice chair, as well as chair of strategic planning and governance committees.

Jessica Whitmore, PhD Candidate, Vice-President, Leadership Education & Grant Services, DAZA Development

Jessica Whitmore has more than two decades of experience writing content and providing strategies. Aside from having published and ghostwritten bylines across the country and the world, she conducts the full grants cycle for nonprofits and aids with organizational strategies and leadership development. Her work has resulted in $19 million in grants funded to date. She is a Doctoral Candidate (Leadership) at Alvernia University and holds an MA (Communication) from Regent University and a BA (Broadcasting) from Evangel University. Whitmore has presented at local and regional conferences, spoken within college classrooms as a guest speaker and an adjunct professor, conducted webinar presentations and has been a session panelist at the International Leadership Association Global Conference.