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Margaret Medzie is the Vice President and Chief Development Officer at the Akron Community Foundation. As leader of the development and donor engagement department, Margaret helps charitable people, families and organizations give efficiently, effectively and meaningfully to their favorite causes and charities, not just today but forever. She connects them to the community foundation’s vast knowledge and nonprofit resources, introduces them to… Read More

Margery Goldman has had a multi-faceted career as educator, designer and entrepreneur. From living and teaching on the Navajo Reservation and then the pueblos outside of Santa Fe, Margery moved into a career in design and communications, followed by a wild 10-year fling in children’s product development. When Margery’s children’s product company was purchased, she (at last!) married and began,… Read More

The Lydia B. Stokes Foundation is committed to the Quaker philosophy of peace and justice. The Foundation supports building resilient, healthy communities by focusing on social and economic justice, sustainable agriculture, a healthy clean environment, quality of life issues, development of local food systems, local energy security and peace initiatives. This vision of interconnected Life and living values directs our… Read More

Lynda Mansson has been the Director General of the MAVA Foundation since 2010 and continues to believe she has the best job in the world. She is responsible for implementing the strategy of the foundation and leading the secretariat team. Since joining the foundation, Lynda has overseen a complete reshaping of MAVA including changes at the levels of the board,… Read More

Lynn Schusterman is Founder and Chair Emerita of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, which works in the United States and Israel to achieve more just and inclusive societies. She has been active in communal and philanthropic affairs for over 40 years. She is recognized as a driving force behind the values she holds close to her heart, as a… Read More

Maegan Scott serves as program and communications officer for the Meyer Foundation, based in Washington, DC. In this role, Maegan works in partnership with the senior program officers and the vice president for programs and communications to administer Meyer’s Management Assistance and Benevon programs. She serves as a resource to grantees on management and leadership issues, and is the primary… Read More

Maggi Alexander is a Partner at TPI and directs TPI’s Center for Global Philanthropy. In this role she supports individuals and families, foundations, and corporations in aligning their philanthropy with their values in ways that are more strategic. An entrepreneurial leader, Maggi has spent over 30 years focused on philanthropy to improve the quality of life for low-income children, families, and… Read More