About Multiplier
When you’re working for systemic, sustainable impact there is no time to waste — you need a clear path to create change – a strategy, funding, and a strong team. Many foundations and major donors can provide seed funding, but require an established 501(c)(3) organization to receive and steward grants. That’s where Multiplier can help. We are a well-respected and cost-effective home to a select portfolio of projects who are turning game-changing ideas into planet-saving impact. Once approved as a Multiplier project, you get a fast-track to 501(c)(3) status coupled with flexible, adaptable, cost-effective support as a backbone for your success.
Beyond conservation.
Our project portfolio includes crucial land and ocean conservation efforts alongside an array of cross-sector strategies in public health, environmental education, economic development, clean energy, climate resilience, sustainable food systems, energy efficiency, social and environmental equity, and more. Projects are leading change throughout the world, creating strong mission-based outcomes locally, regionally, nationally and internationally with support from many types of funding.
We feel your pain.
Setting up and running a nonprofit is expensive, time-consuming, and complex. The legal and filing fees associated with forming a nonprofit and applying for IRS tax-exemption can cost upward of $20,000, and you can wait months for IRS approval. Upon approval, you’ll be a 501(c)3, but instead of focusing on bringing your programs to scale, you’ll be consumed by expense accounting, insurance, audits, board meetings, payroll processing and myriad of other administrative and operational requirements.
Click on any goal for a list of projects that align with that goal.
Leadership
Team
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Miriam Barr
Program Finance OfficerMiriam Barr
Program Finance Officerseeker | listener | euchre player
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, 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.
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.
B.S. in Accounting from Butler University, College of Business Administration
B.A. in French from Butler University, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MBA from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
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Tiffany Blauert
Director of Human ResourcesTiffany Blauert
Director of Human Resourcesstreamliner | enabler | pun enthusiast
Tiffany loves challenges. Whether bargain hunting at home or chasing down solutions to HR matters, Tiffany gives 100% to the task at hand. 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.
Outside of work, Tiffany can be found checking out breweries around Charleston, SC, hosting friends for game night, golfing with her husband, and learning to mom…not all at the same time!
Education:
- B.S. in Accounting from Lee University
- Professional Certificate in Human Resources Management from Rutgers University
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Constance de Brun
Head of FinanceConstance de Brun
Head of Financepurposeful | problem-solver | penguin enthusiast
Constance is dedicated to advancing missions and expanding impact. She brings more than two decades of nonprofit management experience, predominantly in conservation and sustainability. Working at the intersection of finance and strategy, Constance applies entrepreneurial thinking and operational excellence to accelerate success. She considers herself a program person in finance clothing. She loves complex challenges, envisioning what could be, and making it happen. A mentor and cheerleader, Constance inspires high performance while fostering team spirit.
Constance lives in the Boston area with her husband, two sons, four rescue cats, and a guinea pig. Outside of work, she can be found at the ice rink with her boys or at the lake with her family. 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. In addition to English, Constance is proficient in French and can order dessert in German and Italian.
Education:
B.A. in Public & International Affairs and Environmental Studies from Princeton University
MBA from Simmons School of Management
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Sara Cruz-Mora
Head of Operations and Project ExperienceSara Cruz-Mora
Head of Operations and Project Experiencestrategic | innovator | animal obsessed
Sara is the mechanic of non-profit operations. With her bag of non-profit leadership and business development tools, 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.
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.
Education:
B.A. in Public Relations from Arizona State University
Certified Associate in Project Management from the Project Management Institute
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Jeanea Dean
Accounting AssociateJeanea Dean
Accounting Associatefacilitator | creator | DIY enthusiast
After working in my first role in accounting I was very eager to learn more. Whether home or at work, I have always enjoyed taking on special projects and figuring things out. So, it was fitting to start a career in accounting where there was so much opportunity to learn and challenge myself. As I begin to branch off and work in various accounting roles, I decided to get an A.S in accounting to further my knowledge of how things flow in the finance world. While navigating through finance, I enjoy figuring out ways to improve processes and providing support wherever I can. When I’m not working, I enjoy taking on DIY projects, discovering new recipes to cook, event planning, traveling, and hanging out with family, friends, and my furbaby.
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Laura Deaton
Executive DirectorLaura Deaton
Executive Directormentor | gardener | animal lover
Laura nurtures fertile ground. Whether working in her home garden or mentoring our teams, she’s always sowing seeds and cultivating success. 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.
Before joining Multiplier in 2013, Laura directed national policy research for a “think tank” project of a large private foundation; designed and taught a Master’s level nonprofit leadership course, led the formation of a nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty; helped save a struggling civil rights organization, served as managing director of a women’s healthcare center; ran a regional symphony orechestra; headed corporate communications for a Silicon Valley tech start-up; and served as a senior leader for several disability-related and youth mentoring organizations.
Laura lives in Bellingham, Washington and spends her free time with family and her rescued super-mutts Griffin and Karma. She can be found forest bathing in the cedars, enjoying PNW oysters on the half shell, solving cryptic crosswords, and engaging in a lively game of multilingual scrabble.
Education:
- B.A. in Psychology from Boston University College of Arts and Sciences
- J.D. from Duke University School of Law
- Certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School
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Ari Eisen
Senior Advisor, Impact AccelerationAri Eisen
Senior Advisor, Impact AccelerationSocial Entrepreneur | Relationship-Builder | Backpacker
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.
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.
Education:- M.S. in Nonprofit Leadership from University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. in International Studies, Environmental Studies, and Global Health from University of Michigan
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Kristin Fischer
Director of Leadership and LearningKristin Fischer
Director of Leadership and Learninglifter | friend | rock concert mama
Kristin cares about people, and it’s evident in every part of her work. Beginning at recruitment and through their tenure at Multiplier, our teams benefit directly from Kristin’s empowerment-based approach to helping each employee thrive. Kristin has worked in the human resources and leadership field for more than thirteen years, including within the legal sector and the technology sector. Outside of work, Kristin, who is also a trained chef and a certified kettle bell instructor, can be found whipping up some spicy seasonal fare, listening to her favorite podcasts while exercising with her dog Maeve, and hanging out with friends and family – especially at rock concerts. In addition to English, Kristin is fluent in French.
Education:
- B.A. in History from Kenyon College
- Grande Diploma in Culinary Arts at Ecole Ritz Escoffier
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Tinisha Hancock
Program Finance OfficerTinisha Hancock
Program Finance Officerendlessly curious | educator | adventurer
Tinisha wholeheartedly embraces a diverse range of learning experiences, whether they involve immersing herself in nature or delving into the intricacies of a spreadsheet. Her multifaceted background combines scientific expertise and financial acumen, making her a trusted advisor to the program staff at Multiplier. Her nearly decade-long experience in non-profit finance and operations reflects a steadfast commitment to making a positive impact. She is passionate about addressing challenges such as climate change through a holistic approach that integrates financial strategies with nature-based solutions.
Before joining Multiplier, Tinisha dedicated herself to an academic journey which led to the exploration of the fascinating world of microbes, specifically microalgae. This pursuit extended into teaching biology at esteemed institutions such as the University of Texas. This scientific and educational foundation informs her approach to her current work and further enriches her collaborative communication style. Outside the professional realm, Tinisha leads 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.
Education:
- B.S. Biology from University of Utah
- Ph.D. Plant Biology from University of Texas at Austin
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Brenda Herrera Moreno
Director of DEIJ InitiativesBrenda Herrera Moreno
Director of DEIJ InitiativesStrategist | Creator | Disruptor
Brenda (she/ella) 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.
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.
Education:
- Interdisciplinary Degree in Sociology, Cultural Sociology, and Social Justice Education for Refugee Youth at Hampshire College
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Liz Howard
Director of Grants StewardshipLiz Howard
Director of Grants Stewardshipaligner | enhancer | innovator
Liz believes that the power of people can create catalytic change. With a master’s in International Affairs and Global Justice – during which she studied environmental justice, women’s participation in agriculture, and the role of indigenous knowledge in climate change initiatives – she cultivates tools and processes that aid in advanced proposal and grants management. Her top priority is to empower Multiplier projects to pursue and manage funding opportunities that further their mission and submerge them in their critical work.
Outside of work, she can be found riding her motorcycle through the beauty of the Adirondacks, taking her dog on outdoor adventures, or volunteering for the oldest pit bull rescue in the United States. She is the mother of three rescue cats and one rescue pit bull, and the aunt of three adorable nephews.
Education:
- B.A. in Liberal Studies with a minor in Creative Writing from the State University of New York, Purchase College.
- M.A. in International Affairs and Global Justice from the City University of New York, Brooklyn College.
- Project Management PrepCast (60 hours of instruction), OSP International.
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Ben Jones
Director of Strategic PartnershipsBen Jones
Director of Strategic Partnershipsconnector | doer | vinyl record collector
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.
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.
Education
- B.A. in English Literature and Communications from Indiana University
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Jessica Le
Senior Manager of Financial OperationsJessica Le
Senior Manager of Financial Operationsoptimizer | early adopter | almost empty nester
Jessica makes everything add up. Both perpetually curious and a consummate problem-solver, Jessica’s constantly finding ways to improve our entire organization. As a technology early adopter, she’s always looking to the future and keeping us ahead of the curve as she streamlines financial and operational systems to increase our effectiveness, better serve our projects, improve donor experiences, and conserve expenses.
Outside of work, Jessica spends time hiking with friends or leveraging a plethora of online resources in her quest for lifelong learning. In addition to English, Jessica is fluent in Vietnamese.
Education:
- B.S. in Accounting from Golden Gate University
- M.S. in Accounting from Golden Gate University
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Paige Mosley
Senior Contracts ManagerPaige Mosley
Senior Contracts Managercommunicator | planner | seeker
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.
When not working, Paige enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, attending yoga classes and spending time outdoors.Education:
Link to Paige's bio: https://multiplier.org/team/paige-mosley/
• CompTIA A+ Certification
• B.S. in Business with concentration in Paralegal Studies, Summa Cum Laude, Sullivan University
• Graduate Certificate in Conflict Management, Magna Cum Laude, Sullivan University
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Alice Ng
Senior Advisor, Fundraising and DevelopmentAlice Ng
Senior Advisor, Fundraising and Developmentmaximizer | adventurer | ally
Alice seeks adventure and believes that every mountain can be climbed if taken step-by-step with the right training and proper gear. That same commitment to systematic planning serves her well when advising our teams. Alice’s diverse fundraising experience – from grassroots donations to grants and corporate sponsorships—gives her a robust toolkit that can help teams maximize support for their programs.
Outside of work, Alice serves as the Unit Leader for a volunteer Mountain Rescue Unit and and enjoys exploring new countries to satisfy her wanderlust (she’s been to 39 on six continents). In addition to English, Alice is fluent in Cantonese, and speaks conversational Spanish.
Education:
- B.S. in Management Information Systems from State University of New York at Buffalo
- Certified Wilderness First Responder
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Keith Safford
Director of PayrollKeith Safford
Director of PayrollPuzzle Solver | Data Analyzer | On-Line Gamer
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.
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.
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Sydney Sanders
Senior Advisor, Impact AccelerationSydney Sanders
Senior Advisor, Impact AccelerationConnector | Catalyst | Hosting enthusiast
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.
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.
Education:
- B.A. in Environmental Studies with a focus in Policy at Middlebury College
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Carolyn Schour
Accounting DirectorCarolyn Schour
Accounting Directornumbers whiz | avid walker | social justice advocate
Carolyn walks the talk, literally and figuratively. Drawing on three decades of non-profit accounting experience, she keeps the financials of Multiplier’s diverse project portfolio in tip-top shape. She leads a team that manages incoming and outgoing funds, ensures our federal and state law compliance and keeps our best-in-class financial system humming.
Outside of work, Carolyn can be found leading local hikes, volunteering alongside others devoted to immigrant and refugee rights, and sharing adorable pictures of her newly-minted twin grandsons.
Education:
- B.A. in Psychology from Pitzer College
- Teaching credential from Cal State East Bay
- Certificate in Accounting from Golden Gate University
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Darlene Sevilla
Director of Legal AffairsDarlene Sevilla
Director of Legal Affairsnavigator | modulator | dance partner
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 legal skills to foster fair partnerships in contracting, effective risk management, and thorough organizational compliance.
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).
Education:
- B.A. in Electronic Communications from San Francisco State University
- Certificate in International Video Journalism from Danmarks Medie- og Journalisthøjskole (Danish School of Media and Journalism)
- J.D. from City University of New York School of Law
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Tenzin Sherpa
Accounting ManagerTenzin Sherpa
Accounting Managerexpediter | steward | proud papa
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.
Outside of work, Tenzin is busy being a new 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.
Education:- B.A. in International Business and Management from Dickinson College
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Izzy Spriggs
Senior Manager, Community InitiativesIzzy Spriggs
Senior Manager, Community InitiativesAdvocate | Healer | Weaver
Izzy strives to create radically inclusive, empathy-driven spaces. With a social and community psychology research background, she has a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that nonprofit professionals and their served communities may experience. Leveraging their research expertise and knack for inspiring joy, they create strategic, person-centered initiatives as a catalyst for equity, connection, and belonging for Multiplier’s collective project teams.
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 video games with gamers across the globe. In addition to English, Izzy is fluent in German and conversational in Québécois French.
Education:
- B.A. in Psychology with Concentrations in Social Psychology and Community Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington
- M.P.A. in Nonprofit Management and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion from Indiana University Bloomington – in progress
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Sunshine Snyder
HR Generalist, Onboarding and SupportSunshine Snyder
HR Generalist, Onboarding and Supportjoyful | learner | mom of boys
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.
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.
Education:
Certificate of Business Information Technology from Caddo-Kiowa Technology Center
2 years Accounting at Mid-American Christian University
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Dan Taylor
Senior AccountantDan Taylor
Senior Accountantsupporter | planner | competitor
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. In addition to accounting, Dan has previously coached high school basketball.
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.
Education:
- B.S. in Business Administration with Concentrations in Accounting & Economics from the University of Richmond
- M.Acc. with a Concentration in Information Systems & Analytics from Virginia Commonwealth University
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Otha William
Senior Manager, Government Grants & ComplianceOtha William
Senior Manager, Government Grants & ComplianceMission-Driven | Bridge Builder | Family-Focused
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. He sees successful fulfillment of grant expectations as a way of creating meaningful impact for communities.
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.
Education:
- B.A. Psychology from Morehouse College
- Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Georgia Center for Nonprofits
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Al Wright
Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations and Total RewardsAl Wright
Senior HR Generalist, Employee Relations and Total RewardsPeople and Culture Leader | Family Focused | Music Lover
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 is excited to share his talents with Multiplier in the areas of Benefits and Total Rewards, which allow him to work in the HR Department and support the organization as a whole.
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.
Education:
- A.A. Human Services from Southern Wesleyan University
- B.A. Elementary Education from Claflin University (115 credit hours earned)
Board
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Ashley Ahearn
Co-Chair, Board Development CommitteeAshley Ahearn
Co-Chair, Board Development Committee JournalistAshley 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.
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Miriam Billinger
Chair, Finance and Investment CommitteeMiriam Billinger
Chair, Finance and Investment Committee Operations Director, Maxwell/Hanrahan FoundationMiriam 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.
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Jonathan Brack
Co-Chair, Board Development CommitteeJonathan Brack
Co-Chair, Board Development Committee Program Manager, Fund for Shared InsightJonathan 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.
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Kayla Gebeck Carroll
Board MemberKayla Gebeck Carroll
Board Member Attorney, Holland and KnightKayla 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.
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Bernd Cordes
Chair, Audit and Risk Oversight CommitteeBernd Cordes
Chair, Audit and Risk Oversight Committee Program Officer, Gordon and Betty Moore FoundationBernd 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.
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Phillip Gover
Board Chair and Chair, Program & Outreach CommitteePhillip Gover
Board Chair and Chair, Program & Outreach Committee Policy Fellow & Project Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisPhillip 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.
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Paulina Lopez
Board MemberPaulina Lopez
Board Member Executive Director, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition Technical Advisory GroupPaulina 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
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Harriet Barlow
Harriet Barlow
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Melissa Beard Clack
Melissa Beard Clack
Principal, CEA ConsultingMelissa 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.
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John David Claussen
John David Claussen
Program Officer, Conservation & Science, David and Lucile Packard FoundationJohn 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.
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Gigi Coe
Gigi Coe
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Sam Goldman
Sam Goldman
Donor Relations and Gift Officer, Burning ManSam 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.
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Jill Kauffman Johnson
Jill Kauffman Johnson
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Heather King
Heather King
consultantHeather 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.
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Alexis Krivkovich
Alexis Krivkovich
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Leslie Leslie
Leslie Leslie
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Andreas Merkl
Andreas Merkl
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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.
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Joseph Piazza
Joseph Piazza
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Elena Schmid
Elena Schmid
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Rachel Wagner
Rachel Wagner
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Brad Whitehead
Brad Whitehead
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Ryan Cabinte
Board MemberRyan Cabinte
Board Member Faculty, Lundquist College of Business, University of OregonRyan 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.
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Giulia Siccardo
Board MemberGiulia Siccardo
Board Member Partner, McKinsey & CompanyGiulia 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.
Careers
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Director of Development – Kitchen Table Advisors
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Director of IT Strategy and Systems Administration
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Executive Director – Seafood and Fisheries Emerging Technologies
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Executive Director – Conservation Alliance For Seafood Solutions
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Conservation Manager – Azul
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Executive Director – Reparation Generation
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Financial Statements
Multiplier’s financial statements reflect our commitment to fostering local, regional, national and global initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world. Our growing portfolio includes innovative projects in several intersecting realms: habitat and species conservation, sustainable food and agricultural systems, energy efficiency and urban infrastructure, marine and fisheries conservation, emerging conservation technology, and environmental outreach, education, and advocacy.
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