Selma is a Social Science Research Analyst at the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) and Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Her past experience includes working as a Research Scientist for Child Trends, as the Director of Research and Program Development for The Crimsonbridge Foundation, and as an Independent Research Consultant at SNC Research Solutions. Selma volunteers by serving on the Board of Directors for Wonders Early Learning + Extended Day and The Giving Square.

Selma’s research focuses on how families, schools, and policies affect child well-being, particularly school readiness and success, and youth development. She has over 20 years’ experience working with Latino immigrant families and children through research and practice by conducting and designing quantitative and qualitative research studies and evaluations. Selma is passionate about discovering the best ways in which families, schools, and policies can enhance the outcomes of children and families from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Sue Geller has a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology from Vanderbilt University.  She has dedicated her career to brightening the future for young children and providing support to their parents, teachers, and other caregivers.   She was the founder and CEO of Wingspan, LLC.  Through her leadership, the company created nationally recognized evidence-based curricula and training for educators, parents, and others to build young children’s social-emotional skills, problem-solving abilities, self-regulation, healthy decision-making, and foster their resilience.

Now happily retired, Sue enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing pickleball and bridge, volunteering for various organizations, and being outdoors. Sue has participated in various programs of The Giving Square including the fellowship program.

Currently the Internal Audit Manager in the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit at FHI 360, Suely has extensive experience in nonprofit financial management. Prior to FHI 360, she had an impressive 16 years of experience working at Ashoka in different finance roles, including Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, Director of Budget and Planning, and Director of Risk and Compliance.

She also worked as the Bookkeeper and International Project Assistant at REM Capital Corporation and as the Claims Payable Supervisor at US Assist. She speaks 3 languages including English, Japanese, and Portuguese.

Michael is currently the COO and Chief Compliance Officer at Rothschild Capital Partners. Michael joined the firm in 2016 focusing on strategy, operations, and investments. His background in both finance and entrepreneurship allow him to contribute across multiple lines of business within the firm. Michael began his career working as an analyst at J.P. Morgan in New York City.

During his last two years there, Michael focused on asset allocation and long-term wealth planning as part of the Private Wealth Management division. In 2012 Michael left JPM and founded a start-up called Present Value, an innovative online financial gifting and education platform. As CEO, Michael ran all daily operations of the business.

Michael graduated with a dual major from Syracuse University, receiving a BA in both Finance and Entrepreneurship from the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. He lives with his wife and daughter in Manhattan, NY.

Derek Longbrake currently works in fundraising as the Donor Relationship Manager at Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless (MCCH) in Maryland. He previously served as the Major Gifts Manager, and has been responsible for Corporate Sponsorship, Planned Giving, and Annual Giving at MCCH.

Before that, Derek was the pastor of a small congregation in Western Pennsylvania. As an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Derek continues to speak regularly at local congregations. He received his M.Div. at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and his B.A. in International Relations from The College of Wooster.

Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE recently retired from the American Counseling Association after 33 years. He served ACA as CEO and was also president of the organization’s foundation. He is a lifelong believer in “giving back” to the community, both in terms of service and when possible, financially. He currently runs an association consulting firm, Ocean Vista Advisors and he is a Client Partner with Vetted Solutions, a firm that specializes in executive search.

Donna is the Director of the Children and Teens Department at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, DC. She spent over 30 years in software development, quality assurance and risk management as a contractor for both the Department of Defense and NASA. Donna served on the board for California Association for the Gifted and continues to be an advocate for youth, their families and communities.

Andrea Brady serves as the Community Outreach and Development Manager for Great Southern Bank, where she has dedicated the past 22 years to building meaningful connections across the Bank’s 12-state footprint. In her role, she leads the Bank’s corporate sponsorships, charitable giving initiatives, and sports marketing partnerships.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Andrea has contributed her time and talents to numerous organizations through board service and volunteerism. One of her greatest passions is Rotary, where she currently serves as District Governor. “The opportunity to give back—both locally and globally—has been one of the most rewarding and transformative experiences of my life.”

Olivia Smith, MPP, is a Senior Associate Director at Orr Group, where she partners with nonprofits to build thoughtful fundraising strategies that drive mission impact and financial growth. She’s passionate about advancing equity through smart practices and missions that make a difference, partnering with organizations like Imagination Stage and Black Girls CODE.

Before Orr Group, Olivia served as the Programs and Communications Associate at The Giving Square, supporting curriculum implementation, development, and communications. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Maryland, with a dual specialization in nonprofit management and leadership and public financial management.