ABOUT
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.

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

Sivi Ananthasingam
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Empathetic, Project Manager, Expert Travel Itinerary Creator

Hira Babar
Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Observant, Strategic, Home Baker

Kristie Bales
Staff Accountant
She/Her
Collaborative, Analytical, Nature Lover

Jeff Brady
Accounts Director, Taproot Plus
He/Him
Purpose-Driven, Action-Oriented, Empathetic

Emily Carty
Senior Associate Consultant
She/Her
Resourceful, Thorough, World Cinema Enthusiast

Nuna Cosey
Customer Service Specialist, Taproot Plus
She/Her
Empathetic, Collaborator, Animated Film Enthusiast

Kevin Do
Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Empathetic, Analytical, Board Game Enthusiast

Season Eckardt
Director, Advisory Services
She/Her
Dot-Connector, Trust-Builder, Remembering Things

Denali Elliott
TechOps Consultant
She / Her
Resourceful, Synergetic, Creative Photographer

Arianna Flores
Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Listener, Collaborator, Foodie

Meryl Friedman
Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Problem-Solver, Data Nerd, Keeper of Dogs

Joshua Groll
Nonprofit Success Coach, Taproot Plus
She/Her
Collaborator, Knowledge Sharer, Linguistics

Alex Guiney
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Strategic, Team-Builder, Overly Ambitious Cook

Gina Hackney
Executive Assistant, Operations
She/Her
Empathetic, Reliable, Smiles Too Much!

Carissa Haensgen
Associate Consultant
She/Her
Driven, Resource Mobilizer, House Plant Enthusiast

Clay Hallee
Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Curious, Adaptable, Historic Trivia Expert

Abbey Hambright
Integrated Marketing Manager
She/Her
Creative, Empathetic, Jeopardy Enthusiast

Marian Hillebrand
Manager, Effective Philanthropy
She/Her
Perceptive, Unflappable, Chaotic Home Baker

Bryanna Jew
Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Curious, Relationship-Builder, Unique Ice Cream Flavor Enthusiast

David Kaiser-Jones
Director, Advisory Services
He/Him
Open, Determined, Animal Spotter

Caeli Kean
Associate Consultant
They/She
Community Organiser, Communicator, Urban Farming Enthusiast

Kellie Krug
Chief Operating Officer
She/Her
Dot-Connector, Relationship Builder, Cookbook Collector

Anika Legrand-Wittich
Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Collaborative, Tenacious, Novice Pastry Chef

Morgan Leppla
Consultant, Advisory Services
They/Them
Curious, Analytical, Sweet Tooth

Grace Litzau
Volunteer Community Manager, Taproot Plus
She/Her
Compassionate, Positive, Farmer’s Market Expert

Andrew Mahoney
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Facilitator, Learner, Budding Naturalist
Kristen Maikoo
Marketing & Communications Associate
She/Her
Resourceful, Inquisitive, Letter Writer

Piper McGinley
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Perceptive, Detail-Oriented, Kids Carpool Mastermind

Archana Menon
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Strategic, Synthesizer, Spicy Food Fanatic

Debra Michaels
Director, Effective Philanthropy
She/Her
Dot-Connector, Social Sector Cheerleader, Avid Skier

Ivy Mitchell
Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Collaborator, Curious, Requires a Small Treat

Francelis Montes de Oca Nunez
HR Business Partner, Director
She/Her
Adaptable, Employee Advocate, Learner

Camden Olson
Director of Product Engineering, Taproot Plus
She/Her
Productive, Understanding, Service Dog Trainer

Elena Pastreich
Associate Consultant
She/Her
Empathetic, Intrigued, Aspiring Gardener

Kyle Pennisi
Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Relationship-Builder, Motivator, Herder of Cats

Julia Riley
Senior Associate Consultant
She/Her
Engaged, Detail-Oriented, Intermediate Lego Engineer

Bethany Sapp
Accounts Manager, Taproot Plus
She/Her
Curious, Perceptive, Boat Enthusiast

Anna Schutte
Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Curious, Adaptable, Empathetic

Lauren Shirk
Marketing & Communications Director
She/Her
Creative, Detail-Oriented, Music and TV Lover

Kimberly Swartz
Senior Director, Community Engagement
She/Her
Human-Centric, Creative, Avid AMC Stubs-Lister

Jackson Thomas
Chief Program Officer
He/Him
Leadership, Strategy, Partnership-Building
Ed Vere
Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Creative Communicator, Consensus-Builder, Co-Op Stan

Cat Ward
Chief Executive Officer

Paul Willems
Senior Associate Consultant, Advisory Services
He/Him
Strategic Thinker, Bridge-Builder, Avid Funny Sock Collector

Dana Yellin
Senior Consultant
She/Her
Dynamic, Collaborative, Crossword Aficionado