Speakers from the first Cause Marketing Summit in Washington D.C.
Selected in Partnership with the U.N. Foundation
We hand picked some of the best cause marketers, nonprofit and corporate social responsibility professionals from all over the U.S. to help guide and expand creative campaigns for good. Please check back for updates and additions to this year's D.C. Summit lineup.
Carolyn Berkowitz, Partner, Mission Partners
Carolyn Berkowitz is a Founding Partner at Mission Partners, a firm that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations and purpose-driven corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Carolyn comes to Mission Partners from Capital One, where she most recently served as Managing Vice President of Community Affairs and President of the Capital One Foundation, responsible for building and leading an award-winning community investment strategy focused on fostering economic opportunity in the U.S. Under Carolyn’s leadership, Capital One launched Future Edge, a $150 million initiative which was leveraged by the White House and the Governor of VA to advance economic policy, and continues to add substantive research and best practices to the fields of workforce development and education.
Carolyn Berkowitz is a Founding Partner at Mission Partners, a firm that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations and purpose-driven corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Carolyn comes to Mission Partners from Capital One, where she most recently served as Managing Vice President of Community Affairs and President of the Capital One Foundation, responsible for building and leading an award-winning community investment strategy focused on fostering economic opportunity in the U.S. Under Carolyn’s leadership, Capital One launched Future Edge, a $150 million initiative which was leveraged by the White House and the Governor of VA to advance economic policy, and continues to add substantive research and best practices to the fields of workforce development and education.
Monique Carswell, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, NBCUniversal
Named a 2015 Woman of Influence by New York Business Journal, Monique (Myles) Carswell is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Her passion and dedication are reflected in Monique’s many accomplishments that showcase her corporate leadership, community activism and international flair. With 14 years of experience encompassing a combination of branding, advertising, public relations, partnership management, digital strategy, and civic engagement, Monique has proven herself to be a leader within both the corporate and cause arenas and currently serves as Director, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Comcast NBCUniversal. She is responsible for ideating and developing innovative programs to solve social issues in communities nationwide, inclusive of leading NBCUniversal’s Emmy Award-winning public service campaign The More You Know. Carswell is also responsible for developing the marketing plans to promote Comcast NBCUniversal’s pro social programming, engaging consumers in pro social initiatives, as well as partnering with internal and external stakeholders to elevate the Comcast NBCUniversal brand in communities. Prior to NBCUniversal, she led national and diversity marketing at Teach For America and formerly taught business at Fordham University. Monique now teaches digital and integrated marketing at New York University. Her past executive leadership also includes positions at Black Enterprise and Hearst Corporation. She advises others in philanthropy and brand management through her agency Myles Ahead Consulting, LLC as well. Monique has addressed many audiences, from Princeton to Rutgers University, and has been featured in The New York Amsterdam News, The Network Journal and on C-SPAN. Monique is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Named a 2015 Woman of Influence by New York Business Journal, Monique (Myles) Carswell is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. Her passion and dedication are reflected in Monique’s many accomplishments that showcase her corporate leadership, community activism and international flair. With 14 years of experience encompassing a combination of branding, advertising, public relations, partnership management, digital strategy, and civic engagement, Monique has proven herself to be a leader within both the corporate and cause arenas and currently serves as Director, Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Comcast NBCUniversal. She is responsible for ideating and developing innovative programs to solve social issues in communities nationwide, inclusive of leading NBCUniversal’s Emmy Award-winning public service campaign The More You Know. Carswell is also responsible for developing the marketing plans to promote Comcast NBCUniversal’s pro social programming, engaging consumers in pro social initiatives, as well as partnering with internal and external stakeholders to elevate the Comcast NBCUniversal brand in communities. Prior to NBCUniversal, she led national and diversity marketing at Teach For America and formerly taught business at Fordham University. Monique now teaches digital and integrated marketing at New York University. Her past executive leadership also includes positions at Black Enterprise and Hearst Corporation. She advises others in philanthropy and brand management through her agency Myles Ahead Consulting, LLC as well. Monique has addressed many audiences, from Princeton to Rutgers University, and has been featured in The New York Amsterdam News, The Network Journal and on C-SPAN. Monique is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Ti Chesley, Director of Customer Success, Mobile Commons
Ti Chesley serves as the Director of Customer Success at Mobile Commons, an online platform for mobile engagement, connects people to the causes they're passionate about — with a simple text message. Whether encouraging their supporters to sign petitions, contact lawmakers, vote, or make donations, Ti helps non-profits and other organizations use the SMS renaissance to give people a voice, without a smartphone! Ti has a background in climate change, environmental conservation, governance, and corporate social responsibility.
Ti Chesley serves as the Director of Customer Success at Mobile Commons, an online platform for mobile engagement, connects people to the causes they're passionate about — with a simple text message. Whether encouraging their supporters to sign petitions, contact lawmakers, vote, or make donations, Ti helps non-profits and other organizations use the SMS renaissance to give people a voice, without a smartphone! Ti has a background in climate change, environmental conservation, governance, and corporate social responsibility.
Jill Davis, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, Share Our Strength
Jill Davis serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships at Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America through the No Kid Hungry campaign. Jill oversees the engagement of national corporate partnerships, including: cause related marketing; corporate sponsorships; consumer-fundraising; fundraising events; and strategic philanthropy. Prior to joining Share Our Strength in 2014, Jill served as the Senior Director, External Affairs for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. There she oversaw the development and implementation of an integrated strategic communications and marketing plan to advance the organization’s brand identity and revenue generation opportunities. She also worked for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, most recently serving as the National Program Marketing Director. Jill has more than 17 years of experience in non-profit and association environments. Her background includes corporate partnerships, brand and program management, event execution, digital communications and online giving. A native of Memphis, TN, Jill earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
Jill Davis serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships at Share Our Strength, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America through the No Kid Hungry campaign. Jill oversees the engagement of national corporate partnerships, including: cause related marketing; corporate sponsorships; consumer-fundraising; fundraising events; and strategic philanthropy. Prior to joining Share Our Strength in 2014, Jill served as the Senior Director, External Affairs for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. There she oversaw the development and implementation of an integrated strategic communications and marketing plan to advance the organization’s brand identity and revenue generation opportunities. She also worked for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, most recently serving as the National Program Marketing Director. Jill has more than 17 years of experience in non-profit and association environments. Her background includes corporate partnerships, brand and program management, event execution, digital communications and online giving. A native of Memphis, TN, Jill earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama.
Nancy Stinson Harris, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Nancy Stinson Harris is the National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the MDA. She is responsible for the implementation of the organization’s new corporate partnership acquisition and expansion initiative. Her efforts will enhance the image of MDA and drive revenue for a broad array of programs that support kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. Stinson-Harris, a 25-year veteran of the sales, development and fundraising field, has deep and broad experience creating and implementing multi-faceted strategic partnerships with America’s leading companies. For more than two decades, Nancy has put her strategic skills and creativity to work to raise significant funds for social issues and causes that impact America and their families. This results-focused approach to corporate engagement generated more than $50 million, in five years, for the most influential diabetes organization in the United States, the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Recognized as an imaginative development professional, Nancy has a passion for creative collaboration, both internally and externally with her partners. Her achievements include forming long-term, mission driven and consumer-facing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. This work included the development of a number of signature and high-impact programs including Wellness Lives Here, Dribble to Stop Diabetes with the National Basketball Association, Drive to Stop Diabetes with NASCAR, “I Decide to Fight Diabetes”, “A Night of Inspiration” with Grammy award winning artist Gladys Knight, which together generated more than $10M in philanthropic support for ADA.
Nancy Stinson Harris is the National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the MDA. She is responsible for the implementation of the organization’s new corporate partnership acquisition and expansion initiative. Her efforts will enhance the image of MDA and drive revenue for a broad array of programs that support kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. Stinson-Harris, a 25-year veteran of the sales, development and fundraising field, has deep and broad experience creating and implementing multi-faceted strategic partnerships with America’s leading companies. For more than two decades, Nancy has put her strategic skills and creativity to work to raise significant funds for social issues and causes that impact America and their families. This results-focused approach to corporate engagement generated more than $50 million, in five years, for the most influential diabetes organization in the United States, the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Recognized as an imaginative development professional, Nancy has a passion for creative collaboration, both internally and externally with her partners. Her achievements include forming long-term, mission driven and consumer-facing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. This work included the development of a number of signature and high-impact programs including Wellness Lives Here, Dribble to Stop Diabetes with the National Basketball Association, Drive to Stop Diabetes with NASCAR, “I Decide to Fight Diabetes”, “A Night of Inspiration” with Grammy award winning artist Gladys Knight, which together generated more than $10M in philanthropic support for ADA.
Brittany Hill, Co-Founder, Chief Innovation Officer, Catalist
As a data seeker and trend translator, Brittany specializes in using analytics and innovations to connect companies and causes to do more good in the world. Brittany Hill leads the product and business development efforts at Catalist. As a nonprofit entrepreneur, Brittany is behind some of the industry’s newest products and tools that help nonprofits elevate their mission. Brittany’s extensive background in the nonprofit and agency sectors supports her vision for nonprofit innovations. Mrs. Hill has built multi-channel partnerships and award-winning campaigns with some of the most notable blue-chip nonprofit organizations (American Heart Association, UNICEF, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Make-A-Wish International) and corporate brands (Pepsico, General Mills, Hasbro, Best Buy). Brittany’s trendsetting insights have been seen in Huffington Post, TIME, MSN.com, among others. She is a seasoned speaker on the topics of data-driven cause alliances, industry trends, people analytics and cause partnership sales, with previous engagements at SXSW, Cause Marketing Forum, and Momentum.
As a data seeker and trend translator, Brittany specializes in using analytics and innovations to connect companies and causes to do more good in the world. Brittany Hill leads the product and business development efforts at Catalist. As a nonprofit entrepreneur, Brittany is behind some of the industry’s newest products and tools that help nonprofits elevate their mission. Brittany’s extensive background in the nonprofit and agency sectors supports her vision for nonprofit innovations. Mrs. Hill has built multi-channel partnerships and award-winning campaigns with some of the most notable blue-chip nonprofit organizations (American Heart Association, UNICEF, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Make-A-Wish International) and corporate brands (Pepsico, General Mills, Hasbro, Best Buy). Brittany’s trendsetting insights have been seen in Huffington Post, TIME, MSN.com, among others. She is a seasoned speaker on the topics of data-driven cause alliances, industry trends, people analytics and cause partnership sales, with previous engagements at SXSW, Cause Marketing Forum, and Momentum.
Julie Hootkin, Executive Vice President, Global Strategy Group
For more than 15 years, Julie has been on the front lines helping corporations, advocacy organizations and political campaigns leverage data-driven communications and research to make an impact. At GSG, Julie leads the firm’s Corporate Reputation and Public Affairs research practice, where she oversees new business strategy and product development, and manages a broad range of clients including Google, Ford, Uber, and World Trade Center developer Silverstein Properties. She also helped found the firm’s Foundations and Advocacy offering, carving out a specialization that helps organizations such as The Rockefeller Foundation, Share Our Strength and the Ms. Foundation for Women translate their thought leadership into real, important policy change.
Julie also advises national, state and local political candidates, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Joe Donnelly (IN), Governor Steve Bullock (MT), and Mayor Sly James (Kansas City). In the 2010 cycle, Julie helped orchestrate two of the five national Democratic Gubernatorial pick-ups, guiding Dan Malloy (CT) and Mark Dayton (MN) to hard-fought victories. In addition to her client work, some of Julie’s proudest efforts have been the establishment and leadership of GSG’s Annual Pro Bono Program and the GSG Women’s Network. Since 2006, Julie has also served as a political consultant to CBS News throughout each primary and general election season. She frequently speaks and is quoted on public opinion, branding, and politics in outlets such as Politico, Newsweek, and others. She was also one of City and State NY’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. Julie is a graduate of Cornell University and received her Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. A native New Yorker, she lives with her husband and their two children in Manhattan.
For more than 15 years, Julie has been on the front lines helping corporations, advocacy organizations and political campaigns leverage data-driven communications and research to make an impact. At GSG, Julie leads the firm’s Corporate Reputation and Public Affairs research practice, where she oversees new business strategy and product development, and manages a broad range of clients including Google, Ford, Uber, and World Trade Center developer Silverstein Properties. She also helped found the firm’s Foundations and Advocacy offering, carving out a specialization that helps organizations such as The Rockefeller Foundation, Share Our Strength and the Ms. Foundation for Women translate their thought leadership into real, important policy change.
Julie also advises national, state and local political candidates, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) and Joe Donnelly (IN), Governor Steve Bullock (MT), and Mayor Sly James (Kansas City). In the 2010 cycle, Julie helped orchestrate two of the five national Democratic Gubernatorial pick-ups, guiding Dan Malloy (CT) and Mark Dayton (MN) to hard-fought victories. In addition to her client work, some of Julie’s proudest efforts have been the establishment and leadership of GSG’s Annual Pro Bono Program and the GSG Women’s Network. Since 2006, Julie has also served as a political consultant to CBS News throughout each primary and general election season. She frequently speaks and is quoted on public opinion, branding, and politics in outlets such as Politico, Newsweek, and others. She was also one of City and State NY’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars. Julie is a graduate of Cornell University and received her Master’s Degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago. A native New Yorker, she lives with her husband and their two children in Manhattan.
Stefanie Mathew, Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, National Park Foundation
With nearly 20 years of fundraising and strategic partnerships experience in nonprofit organizations, Stefanie Mathew joined the National Park Foundation (NPF) in January 2014 as the director of corporate partnerships. She was elevated to the role of vice president of corporate partnerships in November 2015. At NPF, Stefanie manages the nine-person team developing innovative corporate partnerships to support the Foundation’s mission to protect America’s special places, connect people to parks and inspire the next generation of park stewards. She has been a key member of the Find Your Park / Encuentra tu Parque movement, leveraging eight major national sponsors to support the National Park Service’s efforts to engage diverse new audiences for the national parks around its landmark 2016 Centennial. Stefanie came to NPF after serving as director of development at the National Archives Foundation, where she managed a comprehensive fundraising program to support educational initiatives, high-profile events and capital projects created through a public-private partnership between the National Archives and Records Administration and its Foundation. She worked closely with the Archivist of the United States and the Board of Directors to accomplish all fundraising objectives and on strategic initiatives to help raise the profile of the Archives on a national level. In addition, Stefanie served as acting co-director of the Foundation during an executive leadership transition in 2013. In that capacity, Stefanie oversaw all areas of development, special events, board relations, and programmatic investments. She also shared all administrative duties for the $8 million, 34-employee organization during the transition. Originally from the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, Stefanie has a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership Studies and Religion from the University of Richmond and a Master’s of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She resides in Washington, D.C.
With nearly 20 years of fundraising and strategic partnerships experience in nonprofit organizations, Stefanie Mathew joined the National Park Foundation (NPF) in January 2014 as the director of corporate partnerships. She was elevated to the role of vice president of corporate partnerships in November 2015. At NPF, Stefanie manages the nine-person team developing innovative corporate partnerships to support the Foundation’s mission to protect America’s special places, connect people to parks and inspire the next generation of park stewards. She has been a key member of the Find Your Park / Encuentra tu Parque movement, leveraging eight major national sponsors to support the National Park Service’s efforts to engage diverse new audiences for the national parks around its landmark 2016 Centennial. Stefanie came to NPF after serving as director of development at the National Archives Foundation, where she managed a comprehensive fundraising program to support educational initiatives, high-profile events and capital projects created through a public-private partnership between the National Archives and Records Administration and its Foundation. She worked closely with the Archivist of the United States and the Board of Directors to accomplish all fundraising objectives and on strategic initiatives to help raise the profile of the Archives on a national level. In addition, Stefanie served as acting co-director of the Foundation during an executive leadership transition in 2013. In that capacity, Stefanie oversaw all areas of development, special events, board relations, and programmatic investments. She also shared all administrative duties for the $8 million, 34-employee organization during the transition. Originally from the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York, Stefanie has a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership Studies and Religion from the University of Richmond and a Master’s of Arts Management from Carnegie Mellon University. She resides in Washington, D.C.
Rithesh Menon, Director of Nonprofit and Foundation Partnerships, Upworthy
Rithesh thrives on building unlikely collaborations to tackle big challenges. He specializes in media strategies that generate economic and social benefits. With an experience spanning consulting, media, technology and social enterprise, he presently leads nonprofit and foundation partnerships at Upworthy. He is based in New York and loves gadgets, ramen and coffee.
Rithesh thrives on building unlikely collaborations to tackle big challenges. He specializes in media strategies that generate economic and social benefits. With an experience spanning consulting, media, technology and social enterprise, he presently leads nonprofit and foundation partnerships at Upworthy. He is based in New York and loves gadgets, ramen and coffee.
Dale Nirvani Pfeifer, Founder and CEO of GoodWorld
Dale Nirvani Pfeifer is on a mission to create a payments pathway that is the global force for good. Her company, GoodWorld, makes giving simple, secure and viral with hashtag-powered payments for good. GoodWorld officially launched in beta in October 2014 and was named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2016. Prior to going to the United States, Dale ran Victoria University's Center for the Study of Leadership in New Zealand and engaged in a number of international, award-winning research collaborations. She subsequently advised foundations, nonprofits, campaigns, and agencies across the United States and New Zealand, designing and delivering cutting-edge programs and communications strategies. Dale has been recognized as a NEXT Magazine Woman of the Year (Community Category), as well as one of Trending 40’s New Power Women of DC Tech and one of Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.
Dale Nirvani Pfeifer is on a mission to create a payments pathway that is the global force for good. Her company, GoodWorld, makes giving simple, secure and viral with hashtag-powered payments for good. GoodWorld officially launched in beta in October 2014 and was named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2016. Prior to going to the United States, Dale ran Victoria University's Center for the Study of Leadership in New Zealand and engaged in a number of international, award-winning research collaborations. She subsequently advised foundations, nonprofits, campaigns, and agencies across the United States and New Zealand, designing and delivering cutting-edge programs and communications strategies. Dale has been recognized as a NEXT Magazine Woman of the Year (Community Category), as well as one of Trending 40’s New Power Women of DC Tech and one of Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40.
Mollye Rhea, Founder and President, For Momentum
Mollye Rhea founded For Momentum in 2003, she recognized that she was leading one of very few agencies that specialized in cause marketing. On a daily basis, Mollye realizes her goal of strengthening communities by cultivating partnerships between nonprofit organizations and corporations—a goal she envisioned as a result of a volunteer opportunity she had early in her career. Mollye spent eight years with the Arthritis Foundation national headquarters, leaving as Group Vice President of Strategic Marketing Alliances. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing relationships with more than 40 corporate partners and raising millions of dollars in support for the organization. Mollye led the Arthritis Foundation toward greater integration and seamless delivery of key nationwide initiatives, and secured funding through the development and delivery of creative, impactful cause marketing programs.Through her work in nonprofit development, brand marketing and cause marketing, Mollye has a unique 360-degree perspective of what fosters success in strategic cause partnerships. In her 25+ years in the field, she has developed sponsorship strategies for dozens of nonprofit organizations and hundreds of brands.
Mollye Rhea founded For Momentum in 2003, she recognized that she was leading one of very few agencies that specialized in cause marketing. On a daily basis, Mollye realizes her goal of strengthening communities by cultivating partnerships between nonprofit organizations and corporations—a goal she envisioned as a result of a volunteer opportunity she had early in her career. Mollye spent eight years with the Arthritis Foundation national headquarters, leaving as Group Vice President of Strategic Marketing Alliances. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing relationships with more than 40 corporate partners and raising millions of dollars in support for the organization. Mollye led the Arthritis Foundation toward greater integration and seamless delivery of key nationwide initiatives, and secured funding through the development and delivery of creative, impactful cause marketing programs.Through her work in nonprofit development, brand marketing and cause marketing, Mollye has a unique 360-degree perspective of what fosters success in strategic cause partnerships. In her 25+ years in the field, she has developed sponsorship strategies for dozens of nonprofit organizations and hundreds of brands.
Aaron Sherinian, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, United Nations Foundation
Aaron Sherinian is the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the United Nations Foundation. Aaron has led the Foundation’s public relations efforts, media relationships, strategic outreach, and online presence since 2009, managing an award-winning team of communicators and digital pioneers who believe that innovative communications can help change the world. He has helped build some of the most talked about milestones in digital global engagement around causes and UN issues over the last few years including the Social Good Summit, #GivingTuesday, Rio+Social, International Day of Happiness, and the Momentum1000 global social media rally. He is a passionate supporter of efforts to build a new era of global activism and philanthropy among a younger generation that is emerging on the global scene. Before joining the UN Foundation, Aaron Sherinian served as Managing Director of Public Affairs for the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. Government development assistance agency administering $7 billion in poverty reduction grants in 40 partner countries. He oversaw the agency’s strategic communications portfolio, media relationships, public relations agenda and a global re-branding. His professional background includes a decade of service as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State. Before returning to Washington, his diplomatic service included tours at U.S. Embassies in Ecuador, Armenia, Costa Rica, Colombia, and in Washington serving two Assistant Secretaries of State. Aaron’s experience also included work at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican). Aaron is proud to be a part of the public relations community as a member of the Arthur Page Society, the Seminar, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). Aaron was named by PRWeek as Global Public Relations Professional of the Year for 2016-2017. His team won three consecutive honors by PRNews as “Public Affairs Team of the Year” in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Aaron Sherinian is the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the United Nations Foundation. Aaron has led the Foundation’s public relations efforts, media relationships, strategic outreach, and online presence since 2009, managing an award-winning team of communicators and digital pioneers who believe that innovative communications can help change the world. He has helped build some of the most talked about milestones in digital global engagement around causes and UN issues over the last few years including the Social Good Summit, #GivingTuesday, Rio+Social, International Day of Happiness, and the Momentum1000 global social media rally. He is a passionate supporter of efforts to build a new era of global activism and philanthropy among a younger generation that is emerging on the global scene. Before joining the UN Foundation, Aaron Sherinian served as Managing Director of Public Affairs for the Millennium Challenge Corporation, a U.S. Government development assistance agency administering $7 billion in poverty reduction grants in 40 partner countries. He oversaw the agency’s strategic communications portfolio, media relationships, public relations agenda and a global re-branding. His professional background includes a decade of service as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State. Before returning to Washington, his diplomatic service included tours at U.S. Embassies in Ecuador, Armenia, Costa Rica, Colombia, and in Washington serving two Assistant Secretaries of State. Aaron’s experience also included work at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican). Aaron is proud to be a part of the public relations community as a member of the Arthur Page Society, the Seminar, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC). Aaron was named by PRWeek as Global Public Relations Professional of the Year for 2016-2017. His team won three consecutive honors by PRNews as “Public Affairs Team of the Year” in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Keesha White, Lead Advisor to the Cause Marketing Summit
Keesha is skilled in the art of collective impact. She knows how to tackle the world's toughest problems through engaging and empowering organizations, corporations and employees. Keesha White leads through service. She takes great joy in seeing people live in their highest possibility and coaches leaders into a realm of massive action and extraordinary results. Keesha has taken her passion for health and happiness from counseling expats in China to equity research in Zimbabwe. Her laughter, leadership and dedication to the human resilient spirit has re-engaged communities in resource poor nations and created new programming in developing cities globally.
Keesha is skilled in the art of collective impact. She knows how to tackle the world's toughest problems through engaging and empowering organizations, corporations and employees. Keesha White leads through service. She takes great joy in seeing people live in their highest possibility and coaches leaders into a realm of massive action and extraordinary results. Keesha has taken her passion for health and happiness from counseling expats in China to equity research in Zimbabwe. Her laughter, leadership and dedication to the human resilient spirit has re-engaged communities in resource poor nations and created new programming in developing cities globally.