Speakers

Derek Mulhern is a Professional Certified Coach and Executive Director of the Cultivating Change Foundation, where he advances LGBTQ+ inclusion in food and agriculture. A former association executive, Derek brings deep expertise in board governance, strategy, and leadership. He has worked with boards across sectors to strengthen alignment, clarify roles, and drive mission-focused impact. Through Derek Mulhern Coaching, he partners with executives and boards to foster trust, accountability, and inclusive leadership. A Forty Under 40 honoree, he holds an Executive Leadership certificate from Cornell. As a gay man in agriculture, Derek leads with authenticity, equity, and people-centered strategy.

Lori Munoz is the founder of Brokers of Good, a social impact company that matches nonprofits with meaningful, mission-aligned corporate partners. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising, Lori brings real-world insight, proven tools, and a refreshingly human approach to partnership development. She has supported hundreds of nonprofits and businesses in navigating the messy middle between performative giving and authentic, mutually beneficial collaboration.

Joelle A. Murchison is the CEO &; Founder of EMG, a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership consulting practice. Murchison is a well-respected DEI leader and practitioner, having worked in the space for nearly three decades. She served as the Chief Diversity Officer at both Travelers Insurance and the University of Connecticut, before launching EMG. Additionally, Joelle serves as the Executive Director of Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity (LCD) and as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Business at the University of Connecticut.

Anita Murphy, MPA, CNP, is the Chief Development Office at Status: Home, Atlanta’s oldest and largest provider of permanent supportive housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. She helped lead the organization’s recently completed $26M capital campaign, guided the rebranding of its 37-year legacy, and doubled private philanthropic revenue in her first year. Anita has been featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle, selected for the Chick-fil-A Leadership Accelerator and the CYP Cultivate Leadership Cohort, and named a Top Woman Leader of Georgia. She holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science from Kennesaw State University.

Lindsey Nadeau is Vice President of Philanthropy Insight at UNICEF USA, where she leads data-driven
strategy and enterprise systems that deepen donor engagement and accelerate revenue growth. An
internationally recognized voice in prospect development, she has served in leadership roles for nonprofit
fundraising associations, including CASE, aasp, and Apra International, where she is president-elect. She
was previously director of research and relationship management at The George Washington University,
led development operations at the Center for American Progress, was assistant director of prospect
research and management at The American University, and held multiple roles in development operations
at Public Citizen.

Amanda Nakoneczny, CFRE, is the Director of Stewardship for the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she guides a team of five in creating thoughtful and strategic donor experiences. With 15 years of experience in donor relations—including various development roles at both U-M and James Madison University—she has a knack for translating big ideas into practical, high-impact programs and building strong, collaborative teams along the way. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking shows and is often found training for her next half-marathon.

Dr. Ashutosh Nandeshwar is a leader in creating effective systems and processes with tools and technology. Educated in systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and design thinking, he has built solutions to improve fundraising results at the world’s top higher education institutions. He has written multiple books, including co-authoring “Data Science for Fundraising.” Ashutosh earned his Ph.D. and MS in Industrial Engineering, specializing in machine learning, and an MS in design thinking. He loves speaking about the power of data and has given keynotes at national conferences. He is an active member of various professional organizations, including a term on Apra’s board.

Sarah K. Nathan, Ph.D. is a self-described “pracademic” who has spent her entire career in the nonprofit sector as a fundraiser, educator, volunteer, and leader. Recently, she's focused on community philanthropy, leading the community foundations in Northfield, MN and Middletown, OH. She is a proud graduate of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

Dan Newman is a certified auctioneer, CEO, and founder of Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. A graduate of the Missouri Auction School, he combines over a decade in media sales & marketing with top industry credentials, including BAS, CES, AMM, and CAI. As Alaska’s ambassador to the National Auction Association, Dan has helped nonprofits raise tens of millions through benefit auctions. Named a “Top 40 Under 40” honoree and Gold Pan Award recipient, he's also past chair of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

Morgana’s journey began with a switch from business to Public Relations, earning a double major in PR and International Studies, inspired by her Spanish fluency. Her passion for philanthropy and international entertainment led her from an athlete’s nonprofit to leadership roles in Magazine, Music, Film, and Hospitality PR, and graduate studies in Business Marketing. Her diverse heritage and global network fueled her philanthropic drive, culminating in a key role at a Miami pediatric healthcare foundation, raising nearly $2M. Now Development Director at the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, she lives in Miami with her husband and two children.

Michael Ogbin is an enterprise sales leader with a track record of helping organizations improve processes, scale operations, and drive measurable outcomes. With leadership roles at companies including PayPal and BILL, he has worked closely with teams to streamline workflows, strengthen strategic partnerships, and unlock growth. Michael brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to solving complex challenges, helping organizations move from inefficiency to clarity. His experience advising diverse organizations makes him a valuable voice on how better data, smarter processes, and stronger alignment can lead to more effective and impactful results.

Robert Osborne, Jr. brings 30 years of fundraising and management experience to The Osborne Group team. Robert works closely with his clients on strategic planning, major gift fundraising, board development, fundraising plans, and stewardship. A well-known and sought after international speaker, Robert has conducted highly rated workshops for the International Fundraising Congress (Holland), the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, the International Fundraising Festival (Czech Republic), CEE Fundraising Conference (Slovakia), CASE Africa, the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand, and many others. Robert serves on the boards of the United Hospital Fund, US Squash, and Razom for Ukraine.

Adrianna O’Donnell, MBA, CFRE, is Chief Growth Officer at Chicano Federation, where she leads fundraising, communications, and strategic partnerships to advance equity and opportunity. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership across the East Coast, Hawai‘i, and San Diego, she is known for building authentic relationships and connecting resources to communities that have been historically underinvested. An immigrant from Colombia and first-generation college graduate, Adrianna brings a community-centered and culturally grounded perspective to her work. She holds an MBA from Chaminade University of Honolulu and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE).

Kimberly O’Donnell, CFRE, ACC is Vice President of Coaching and Chief Fundraising Officer at Bonterra,
where she leads fundraising and CSR coaching programs supporting thousands of nonprofits and
corporations. A thought leader at the intersection of philanthropy, technology, and coaching, Kimberly has
taught nonprofit leadership at Georgetown and George Mason Universities, hosted the Accidental
Fundraiser podcast, and is a certified executive and diversity coach. She regularly speaks on fundraising
innovation, responsible AI, and the future of strategic philanthropy.

Raaj is a VP of Product Strategy at Deloitte. He has over a decade of experience defining product vision, optimizing product/market fit, and developing products that empower clients to leverage AI for better organizational outcomes. He leads Deloitte’s Prism product portfolio, a group of products using third party data and predictive models to enhance population insights. This includes GivePrism, Deloitte’s solution for donor outreach and fundraising optimization.