National Corporate Relations Accounts Director@American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
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Jenni Kearse is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit leader with nearly 20 years of experience in development, strategic partnerships, and executive coaching. Her career began during college with internships at Alzheimer’s Association and the Rett Syndrome Research Foundation, leading to a five-year role with the International Rett Syndrome Foundation.
She spent over a decade at the American Heart Association, excelling in individual giving, campaign leadership, and regional consulting. Jenni helped launch the Cor Vitae Society, led award-winning Go Red for Women campaigns, and coached teams across major markets to generate over \$40M annually. Most recently, she served as Chief Development Officer at NC MedAssist, driving consistent revenue growth.
Currently, as National Corporate Relations Account Director at AHA, Jenni manages strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 and 1000 companies across the Southwest, aligning corporate priorities with mission impact to deliver 7- and 8-figure opportunities. Known for her strengths in strategy, coaching, and partnership development, she is passionate about creating a better future for the next generation.More...
Ra'idah Noohu
Program Assistant/ Community Builder/ Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
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For the last fifteen years I have worked with non profits and social ventures to create changemakers. I’m passionate about revealing to young people the power they have to build the lives they want, the society we need, and the future we deserve. I am a first generation Sri Lankan Muslim American and my confidence in our ability to integrate coupled with my awareness of the challenges of doing so has moved me to take consistent action in giving our people the tools to help each other.
As a program manager and facilitator with My Name My Story (MNMS) I traveled extensively across the United States, cultivating the skills of social entrepreneurship and human centered design thinking in thousands of students, from all walks of life. I channeled this energy into program management, activity development, and human empowerment.
I next took the position of Student Success Manager at Skillify, a start-up that helped teenagers approach the future with an understanding of their interests and the work they want to do in the world. After my time at Skillify, I worked in Programs and Operations for the Women’s Mosque of America, the first all female worship space for Muslims in America. There I learned the value of representation and grit- how to mobilize a community with grace and intention.
The Women’s Mosque taught me the importance of operational logistics, but it also brought me home to spirituality and the depth that adds to our communities. I then explored religion in society at the Office of Religious Life at the University of Southern California, which led me to chaplaincy. I trained as an Assistant Chaplain at Cook County jail on the south side of Chicago where I learned about the systemic impacts of violence and the true nature of growing up in poverty, and later worked as an Assistant Chaplain at DePaul University, a private university in Chicago with students who cared deeply about helping the city they lived in.
The juxtaposition of the community I met at Cook County and the young adults at a private UniversitMore...
Margaret Linn-Addison
Director of Development@Dumb Friends League
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Margaret Linn-Addison is the current Director of Development at the Dumb Friends League, a leading animal welfare organization. She has dedicated her career to the non-profit industry, specifically focusing on animal rights and welfare. Margaret has a rich background in fundraising, strategic planning, and non-profit organization management. Her passion for animals and her desire to make a significant impact on their lives are the driving forces behind her work. She has been instrumental in implementing successful fundraising initiatives, contributing to the growth and advancement of the Dumb Friends League. Her leadership skills and commitment to the cause have made her a vital asset to the organization. Margaret's dedication and passion for animal welfare continue to inspire her team and drive the success of the organization.More...
Shannon Willett
CEO@Taskability
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An experienced virtual assistant, social media manager, operations assistant, and business manager.More...