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Jennifer McKenzie is a transformative force in organization development, leveraging her extensive non-profit leadership experience to empower and equip clients in creating impactful, fundable solutions for social and economic challenges. As the Managing Partner of Organized Synergy, Jennifer leads a team of experts specializing in program
Jennifer McKenzie is a transformative force in organization development, leveraging her extensive non-profit leadership experience to empower and equip clients in creating impactful, fundable solutions for social and economic challenges. As the Managing Partner of Organized Synergy, Jennifer leads a team of experts specializing in program design, grant writing, and impact measurement. Known for her "win-win or no deal" approach, she helps organizations see and communicate their value and empower them to move away from “doing more with less” to a more sustainable funding model. Jennifer is a recognized leader, honored as a "Woman on the Rise" by YWCA Columbus. Her unique blend of street smarts and book smarts has shaped her personal and professional journey, enabling her to navigate complex challenges. With an Executive Master of Organization Development degree from Bowling Green State University (go Falcons!), she bridges theory, frameworks, and real-world application to help clients design solutions that impact whole systems – people, programs, organizations, and communities. Jennifer resides in Pickerington, Ohio, with her husband and four children, finding joy in the small pleasures of life while continually seeking meaning in every step of her journey.
Audrey is from and continues to call Columbus, Ohio home. She is a dedicated grant research and community development professional. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with numerous nonprofit organizations, where she honed her skills in identifying and securing grants for various projects and initiatives, with a pa
Audrey is from and continues to call Columbus, Ohio home. She is a dedicated grant research and community development professional. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with numerous nonprofit organizations, where she honed her skills in identifying and securing grants for various projects and initiatives, with a particular focus on supporting minority-led development. Her expertise lies in conducting comprehensive research to identify potential funding opportunities by diving deep into the depths of the internet and utilizing cross-platform search strategies. She also has extensive experience in qualitative research, with a focus on multi-stakeholder interviews. With a creative eye for research and a passion for making a positive impact, Audrey is committed to helping organizations access the resources they need to bring their visions to life. She holds a Bachelor's in Political Economy and Development Studies and a Master's in Development Management.
Shareyna James' life work involves serving underrepresented and low-income students, including supporting students' academic preparedness, and developing/implementing pre-college initiatives and outreach programs. She is passionate about program development and design and has over 15 years of experience in the space.
Shareyna is dedicated
Shareyna James' life work involves serving underrepresented and low-income students, including supporting students' academic preparedness, and developing/implementing pre-college initiatives and outreach programs. She is passionate about program development and design and has over 15 years of experience in the space.
Shareyna is dedicated to building professional networks that empower and support underrepresented populations, particularly through mentorship, leadership, community engagement, and scholarship. She is a two-time self-published author and has been nominated for the Leader in Mentorship Award, which recognizes influential women of color who inspire others by sharing their strategies and journey to success.
Currently, she is pursuing her Doctoral Studies at Rutgers University, focusing on Education, Culture, and Society.
Kevin is a high-impact, innovative development strategist, grant writer, and fundraising leader with over 20 years of experience executing multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns in tech commercialization, higher education, and non-profit entrepreneurship organizations. As an entrepreneurial strategist & mentor with both a business and
Kevin is a high-impact, innovative development strategist, grant writer, and fundraising leader with over 20 years of experience executing multi-million-dollar fundraising campaigns in tech commercialization, higher education, and non-profit entrepreneurship organizations. As an entrepreneurial strategist & mentor with both a business and academic background, he amplifies advancement enterprises through strategic data analysis and business practices. He has built a career developing robust fundraising campaign programs, securing Federal (EDA, USDA, DOL, ARC, SBIR), State, Foundation, & Corporate grants through effective grant writing, and a front-line approach securing 6-7-8 figure gifts for a broad range of underserved organizations with a focus of economic development, healthcare access, and education. His comprehensive fundraising campaign experience ($50 million, $220 million, and $500 million) extends to the design & management of strategies including planning funding priorities, managing large teams in complex organizations, building development hubs, and establishing policy & procedures.
Based in New York City, Robin has secured awards from private, corporate and institutional funders for community-based human service and arts organizations. She brings 20+ years of experience as a writer, editor, program manager and teacher to each project and consistently seeks out efficient, creative solutions to problems that may emerge when bringing new programs to life.
Nyima Porter, MSW, grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Columbus, Ohio. Nyima comes from the urban core/marginalized community and has more than 20 years of experience working with underserved youth and underrepresented populations. Her philosophy is grounded in empowering the poor and educating the privileged around culturally
Nyima Porter, MSW, grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, and now lives in Columbus, Ohio. Nyima comes from the urban core/marginalized community and has more than 20 years of experience working with underserved youth and underrepresented populations. Her philosophy is grounded in empowering the poor and educating the privileged around culturally sensitive issues. Nyima is the founder of Concrete Dreamers and consults with youth service providers in the areas of curriculum development, program development, capacity building, and special projects. She also has experience designing and managing various mentoring programs: college peer-to-peer, adult-to-adult, and adult-to-youth. Nyima is a trained mentor: The National Mentoring Partnership technical assistance provider, Elements of Effective Practice trainer, National Quality Mentoring System (NQMS) provider, Bridges Out of Poverty trainer, Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin’-By World facilitator, and poverty simulation facilitator.
Nyima’s degrees
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