Andrew Robinson, Ph.D.
Program Manager
CNE
CNE Programs: Board Academy, Management Academy
Andrew brings over ten years of classroom experience at the college level. During his time as a graduate student he fell in love with teaching and sought out opportunities to connect with other practitioners and better understand how learning… Read More
Laurie Jarrett Rogers
Independent Grant Writer
CNE Programs: Advanced Trainings - Annual Fund Series, CNE Workshops, Management Academy
Since March 1995, Laurie has worked as an independent grant writer for non-profits in the Metro Richmond area. From that position, she has assisted in all aspects of fund raising such as starting or increasing annual funds, formulating strategies… Read More
PJ Rooney, Ph.D.
Trainer
CNE Programs: Workshops, Leadership Circles
Dr. Rooney currently serves as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Army’s National Ground Intelligence Center. Concurrently, she is Adjunct Faculty at the Brookings Institution, the FBI’s National Executive Institute, and Mountain Shepherd Wilderness Adventure School teaching leadership courses… Read More
Allison Scholl
Founder
Acorn Group
CNE Programs: Leadership Circles
Allison Scholl formed the Acorn Group to harness the power of philanthropy and positively—even radically—benefit and transform communities. Allison’s dedication to the non-profit… Read More
Russell Willis Taylor
Former Board Chair
Center for Nonprofit Excellence
CNE Programs: Board Academy
Russell Willis Taylor served as interim Vice President for arts and leadership at The Banff Centre in Canada from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she served as President and CEO of National Arts Strategies from January 2001 to… Read More
Elizabeth Turrisi
Senior Consultant
ResilienceMaker Strategies LLC.
CNE Programs: Workshops
In her 20+ years of experience in leading nonprofit organizations, most recently as Sr. Head, Membership Products at CFA Institute, Elizabeth has built and led teams in a variety of functional areas including IT support, website management,… Read More
Ebony Walden
Founder & Principal
Ebony Walden Consulting
CNE Programs: Workshops
Ms. Walden has over a decade of community development experience working with a diversity of practitioners and residents to transform communities. She leverages her experience as an urban planner and community builder to design and facilitate community workshops, trainings and… Read More
Bev Wann, M. Ed., PCC
Leadership Coach
Bev Wann: Leadership for Conscious Change
CNE Programs: Advanced Trainings
Bev is a leadership coach and consultant and has served as an adjunct faculty member at the Federal Executive Institute since 1990. She offers workshops to emerging and senior leaders that integrate mindfulness, applied neuroscience, resilience, and leadership. Bev… Read More
Katherine Whitney
Co-founder and Director
Warren Whitney
Katherine Whitney has over 25 years of experience in helping organizations reach their potential. Most of Katherine’s work involves understanding the current position of an organization and working with its staff, management, board members, and other supporters to determine strategic… Read More
Susan Wilkes
Susan Brock Wilkes, Ph.D., is the founder and managing partner of Wilkes Consulting, a leadership development firm specializing in work with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Susan is an organizational psychologist with extensive experience in executive coaching,… Read More
Trina Willard
Founder
Knowledge Advisory Group
Trina Willard, founder Knowledge Advisory Group, provides organizations with program evaluation and measurement services which inform business planning and future organizational development. Trina’s methods typically focus on the implementation and effectiveness of programs, policies, and procedures that help clients… Read More
CNE is excited to launch 7 Actionable Principles for a Strong Social Sector!
We encourage you to check out the site and you can find a recording of our launch town hall here.
CNE Members: Schedule a complimentary hour of support and coaching around the 7 Actionable Principles here.