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Richard Lynch is the co-author of the book Volunteer Management, the best-selling book in its field in the US, China and the Ukraine. The British version, Essential Volunteer Management, is the best-selling book in the field in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Lynch is a Seattle-based management consultant who specializes in issues facing not-for-profit organizations. As a trainer, author, and coach, he helps managers create productive workplaces for both paid and unpaid staff. He has done volunteer management workshops in the US, ...

As a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker, Carolyn offers workshops, seminars, keynote speaking, and coaching to aide your personal and professional growth through study and practical application of John’s proven leadership methods. After reading John Maxwell’s leadership books 15 years ago, Carolyn knew that his philosophy aligned with her beliefs and convictions, which has led her to embrace his teachings in serving others.

Her 30 years of leadership experience and business expertise serves clients as they seek to enhance ...

Jonathan L. Bernstein, president of Bernstein Crisis Management, Inc. has more than 30 years of experience meeting clients’ needs in all aspects of crisis management – crisis response, vulnerability assessment, planning, training and simulations. Prior to launching his firm in January 1994, Bernstein created and served as the first director of the Crisis Communications Group for Ruder Finn, Inc., one of the world’s largest public relations agencies.

Bernstein’s crisis and issues management experience has encompassed a wide range of industries and ...

Matt Robbins is President of American Majority, a nationwide non-partisan, non-profit organization which identifies and trains fiscally conservative leaders and activists to be effective. Founded in 2008, American Majority has trained over 33,000 individuals in 45 states, almost 3,000 of whom have become candidates. American Majority is focused on creating generational political change by building a “farm team” of competent, credible office-holders at state and local levels across the country.

An experienced political veteran, Matt has been political director for the ...

Magenta M.R. Ishak joined the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) as director of political action in August 1996. Her responsibilities include assisting state and local association chapters to develop and execute fundraising and political advocacy programs, managing the administration of NAIFA’s Political Action Committee and overseeing NAIFA’s APIC grassroots Political Involvement program.

Prior to joining NAIFA, Ms. Ishak was political director for the Independent Insurance Agents of America and worked for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Jamie T. Richardson is an “Ultimate Craver” who took his love of White Castle hamburgers to its logical extreme, joining the White Castle home office team in 1998. Jamie serves as Vice President, White Castle System, Inc. with responsibilities for government affairs, shareholder relations, public relations and corporate philanthropy.

Prior to this role, Jamie served as Director of Marketing. Jamie’s craving for White Castle was nurtured during time he spent working on the business as part of the J. Walter Thompson ...

Christopher Masak serves as Associate Director, Advocacy for the Alzheimer’s Association where he manages grassroots/grasstops engagement, online recruitment & social media outreach strategy for the Association and it’s strategic partners, the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and AIM Political Action Committee (AIM PAC). Prior to serving in that role he was a Senior Account Manager at Aristotle International where he was responsible for managing relationships with leading grassroots and PAC organizations. For nearly six years he designed and implemented online, mobile ...

Jody Thomas is Executive Director of the National Foundation for Women Legislators, a nonprofit educational foundation that provides strategic resources to over 4,000 elected women leaders for leadership development and effective governance through conferences, seminars, educational materials, professional and personal relationships, and networking.

Ms. Thomas has previously served as National Finance Director of two presidential campaigns, has managed several issue-oriented groups and a vast array of special events, including National Woman’s Heart Day campaign, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels Gala, ...