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Team

The Taproot team shares a vision and dedication to providing world-class services to nonprofits, volunteers, and community partners so that together, we can create a stronger society.

WHERE WE WORK

As a remote organization, our amazing Roots work across the country, bringing varied perspectives and deep understanding of their local communities to our virtual and in-person programming.

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TEAM

Roots

Taproot staff members who bring our programs to life, keep our nonprofit running smoothly, and spread the word about our important work.

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Sivi Ananthasingam

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Empathetic, Project Manager, Expert Travel Itinerary Creator

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Hira Babar

Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Observant, Strategic, Home Baker

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Kristie Bales

Staff Accountant

She/Her

Collaborative, Analytical, Nature Lover

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Jeff Brady

Accounts Director, Taproot Plus

He/Him

Purpose-Driven, Action-Oriented, Empathetic

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Emily Carty

Senior Associate Consultant

She/Her

Resourceful, Thorough, World Cinema Enthusiast

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Nuna Cosey

Customer Service Specialist, Taproot Plus

She/Her

Empathetic, Collaborator, Animated Film Enthusiast

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Kevin Do

Consultant, Advisory Services

He/Him

Empathetic, Analytical, Board Game Enthusiast

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Season Eckardt

Director, Advisory Services

She/Her

Dot-Connector, Trust-Builder, Remembering Things

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Denali Elliott

TechOps Consultant

She / Her

Resourceful, Synergetic, Creative Photographer

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Arianna Flores

Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Listener, Collaborator, Foodie

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Meryl Friedman

Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Problem-Solver, Data Nerd, Keeper of Dogs

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Joshua Groll

Nonprofit Success Coach, Taproot Plus

She/Her

Collaborator, Knowledge Sharer, Linguistics

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Alex Guiney

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

He/Him

Strategic, Team-Builder, Overly Ambitious Cook

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Gina Hackney

Executive Assistant, Operations

She/Her

Empathetic, Reliable, Smiles Too Much!

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Carissa Haensgen

Associate Consultant

She/Her

Driven, Resource Mobilizer, House Plant Enthusiast

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Clay Hallee

Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

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Curious, Adaptable, Historic Trivia Expert

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Abbey Hambright

Integrated Marketing Manager

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Creative, Empathetic, Jeopardy Enthusiast

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Marian Hillebrand

Manager, Effective Philanthropy

She/Her

Perceptive, Unflappable, Chaotic Home Baker

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Bryanna Jew

Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Curious, Relationship-Builder, Unique Ice Cream Flavor Enthusiast

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David Kaiser-Jones

Director, Advisory Services

He/Him

Open, Determined, Animal Spotter

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Caeli Kean

Associate Consultant

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Community Organiser, Communicator, Urban Farming Enthusiast

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Eva Klein

Digital Marketing Manager

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Adaptable, Problem-Solver, Avid Reader

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Kellie Krug

Chief Operating Officer

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Dot-Connector, Relationship Builder, Cookbook Collector

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Anika Legrand-Wittich

Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

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Collaborative, Tenacious, Novice Pastry Chef

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Morgan Leppla

Consultant, Advisory Services

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Curious, Analytical, Sweet Tooth

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Grace Litzau

Volunteer Community Manager, Taproot Plus

She/Her

Compassionate, Positive, Farmer’s Market Expert

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Andrew Mahoney

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

He/Him

Facilitator, Learner, Budding Naturalist

Kristen Maikoo

Marketing & Communications Associate

She/Her

Resourceful, Inquisitive, Letter Writer

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Piper McGinley

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Perceptive, Detail-Oriented, Kids Carpool Mastermind

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Archana Menon

Senior Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Strategic, Synthesizer, Spicy Food Fanatic

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Debra Michaels

Director, Effective Philanthropy

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Dot-Connector, Social Sector Cheerleader, Avid Skier

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Ivy Mitchell

Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Collaborator, Curious, Requires a Small Treat

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Francelis Montes de Oca Nunez

HR Business Partner, Director

She/Her

Adaptable, Employee Advocate, Learner

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Jess Mulcahy-Miller

Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Reflective, Inquisitive, Tinned Fish Connoisseur

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Elena Pastreich

Associate Consultant

She/Her

Empathetic, Intrigued, Aspiring Gardener

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Kyle Pennisi

Consultant, Advisory Services

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Relationship-Builder, Motivator, Herder of Cats

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Julia Riley

Senior Associate Consultant

She/Her

Engaged, Detail-Oriented, Intermediate Lego Engineer

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Bethany Sapp

Accounts Manager, Taproot Plus

She/Her

Curious, Perceptive, Boat Enthusiast

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Anna Schutte

Consultant, Advisory Services

She/Her

Curious, Adaptable, Empathetic

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Lauren Shirk

Marketing & Communications Director

She/Her

Creative, Detail-Oriented, Music and TV Lover

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Kimberly Swartz

Senior Director, Community Engagement

She/Her

Human-Centric, Creative, Avid AMC Stubs-Lister

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Jackson Thomas

Chief Program Officer

He/Him

Leadership, Strategy, Partnership-Building

Ed Vere

Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

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Creative Communicator, Consensus-Builder, Co-Op Stan

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Paul Willems

Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services

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Strategic Thinker, Bridge-Builder, Avid Funny Sock Collector

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Dana Yellin

Senior Consultant

She/Her

Dynamic, Collaborative, Crossword Aficionado

Let's work together to strengthen communities.

Let's work together to strengthen communities.