Eight Principles Voices

Scott Rosenkrans is Head of Al Growth at EverTrue, where he helps nonprofits apply Al and analytics to strengthen donor engagement and drive mission impact. With two decades in the nonprofit sector and a decade of experience designing predictive Al models for fundraising, Scott specializes in translating complex technology into strategy, training, and services that deepen-not replace-human relationships. He's a Certified Al Governance Professional (AIGP), co-host of the Fundraising.Al Podcast, and co-author of Nonprofit Al: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good.

Erich Archer is an Emmy-winning producer with twenty years in film and television who now builds AI-native films and custom AI tools through his studio, CGA Creative.

Lauryn Kay joined Charleston Jazz as Director of Development in March 2026, bringing with her a genuine love for the Lowcountry’s arts and culture community and a unique perspective as both a fundraiser and a performer. She is drawn to relationship-driven partnerships built on shared purpose and is passionate about the power of authentic connection and empowering young leaders to explore their passions in the workforce.

Prior to joining Charleston Jazz, Lauryn led fundraising efforts at Charleston Stage, the theatre company in residence at the historic Dock Street Theatre. There, she strengthened existing and cultivated new donor relationships, increased institutional support by 56%, launched a young professionals group, and co-designed new stewardship initiatives to further engage supporters.

As a mezzo soprano, Lauryn performs regularly with Charleston Opera Theater, The King’s Counterpoint, and the Singers of Summerville, and serves as a staff singer at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She has appeared in a wide range of operas and musicals and has performed internationally in France, England, Spain, Hungary, and Vienna. Lauryn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Charleston Southern University and a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Florida.

In her downtime, Lauryn enjoys baking, walking the Ravenel, exploring downtown restaurants, relaxing at the beach, and supporting Charleston’s vibrant arts scene by attending as many live performances as she can.

José Rodriguez is a seasoned fundraising professional and founder of Impact House Group, where he partners with mission-driven organizations to design and execute high-impact development strategies. Having worked with over 450 clients, José has helped raise more than $250 million in philanthropic support.

He specializes in feasibility studies, capital campaign management, and major gifts, bringing a disciplined yet relational approach to fundraising that emphasizes long-term sustainability and donor engagement.

Before entering the nonprofit sector, José spent five years as a seminarian, an experience that continues to inform his values-driven approach to leadership and service. He remains actively involved in his community as a member of his parish finance council. José holds a BA in Philosophy from St. Joseph Seminary College and an Executive MBA from Marquette University.

James Misner is the founder and CEO of The Kipos Group. Over his career, he has facilitated the raising of 100’s of millions of dollars to support nonprofit organizations. A trusted expert in the realm of fundraising strategy, staff, culture, and implementation, he and The Kipos Group bring a sharp focus on small and mid-sized organizations engaged in direct service.

Brian Sarrazin is Co-Founder & CEO of Synanim, a startup that offers an online system for collaboration and connection. A longtime business and technology strategist, Brian has worked with emerging technology companies for over forty years, first as an employee of UNISYS and in various startups and later as a management consultant with clients including PBS/KQED and Apple. Brian invented Synanim based on research into cognitive science and social constructivist learning theory.

What if the skills forged in chaos aren’t flaws to fix, but the strengths our brittle systems need?

Art Wilson knows chaos intimately. He’s lived through homelessness, addiction, and incarceration—and discovered something most leaders miss: excellence doesn’t live in the safe center. It’s born at the edge of chaos, where complexity scientists say we're most adaptive.

Through raw, lived stories, Art reveals how chaos trains the skills most organizations and communities desperately need: rapid trust-building, instant threat assessment, and finding resources where others see nothing. He explores the “edge of chaos”, that fertile zone between order and disorder where innovation and resilience emerge.

Wilson brings lived experience from both sides of this edge, from years of homelessness, addiction and incarceration to an MBA and leadership in nonprofits and business. Drawing on work in shelters, prisons and reentry programs, he offers a clear systems lens for staying adaptive without losing structure. He is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan.

Chris Gabriel brings more than 30 years of experience across philanthropy, finance, nonprofit leadership, and charitable giving. His perspective has been shaped from nearly every side of generosity, including as a donor, development professional, board member, consultant, and financial advisor.

A Yale graduate with a master’s degree from Oxford, Chris leads a successful wealth management practice and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation. His work helps individuals, families, and institutions align their resources with the goals and values that matter most.

Chris is also the creator of WISEgenerosity, a framework designed to help people experience the full potential of giving. He believes generosity is most powerful when it is Well-grounded, Inspired, Satisfying, and Effective.

His book, WISEgenerosity, was released in 2024, extending his mission to help people approach philanthropy with greater purpose, clarity, and long-term impact.

Chris has served numerous nonprofit organizations as a board member, volunteer, teacher, and advisor. In 2025, he received the Georgia Planned Giving Council’s Greater Good Award for his commitment to philanthropy and charitable leadership.

Mr. Mueller founded Excellence in Giving in 2002 after 20 years of providing investment advice to major institutions and wealthy families. During his career at Morgan Stanley and UBS, Mr. Mueller evaluated investments in virtually every asset class. His clients relied on his ability to evaluate risk and reward of the investments in their portfolio.

Mr. Mueller used his investment background to launch excellence in Giving with a desire to help clients achieve high-performing philanthropic portfolios. The world-class team that Mr. Mueller assembled has been acknowledged as the premier provider of advice for values-based giving.

Since 2001, Mr. Mueller and his team have advised their retained clients on over $1 billion of charitable gifts. The Excellence in Giving clients give with great confidence and are able to celebrate the results of their gifts. Al’s proven service and advice to families makes him one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders in philanthropy today.

Mr. Mueller played football at Brown University, graduated from the University of Arizona, and holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. He and his wife, Susan, have three adult children and four adorable grandchildren. Al and Susan appreciate the challenging game of golf, mountain adventures, and ski slopes that the Rocky Mountains provide.

Nathan Crankfield is a husband and father of two beautiful children. Upon graduation from Mount St. Mary's University, Nathan became an active duty Infantry Officer in the US Army. He now serves as a Sales Manager at Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. He is also the host of the Seeking Excellence podcast, a motivational speaker, and runs a coaching program for men and women who want to live an excellent life.

Preston Pope is the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of TAPOS, where he oversees the development of its AI-powered faith technology platform. He is also the founder of Splinter Glass Solutions, a consulting and app development firm that delivers custom software solutions and strategic digital operations. Preston lives in Jefferson, Texas, with his wife and two sons, where they enjoy ranching together as a family.

Nick Smith serves as Pastor of Bulverde Chapel and as the Chief Product Officer and co-founder of TAPOS, where he unites his passion for ministry and technology to help churches disciple in the digital age. He lives in the Texas Hill Country with his wife and two sons, where they love playing sports together — and Nick continues to prayerfully explore his “calling” as a golfer.

Brittany Dunn is a nationally recognized leader in the fight against human trafficking, leveraging extensive expertise in both the public and private sectors to advance survivor-centered solutions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and English from Wellesley College and earned her MBA with distinction from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Before co-founding Safe House Project, Dunn spent a decade in mergers and acquisitions, leading CareerBuilder.com's international business development across Europe and Southeast Asia. Her corporate experience sharpened her skills in strategic planning, as well as fostering both cross-sector and cross-cultural collaboration - expertise that now drives her impactful work in combating human trafficking.

In 2017, Dunn co-founded Safe House Project, a nonprofit organization that has redefined the national response to human trafficking, addressing both sex and labor trafficking. Under her leadership, the organization has built a pioneering network of safe housing and holistic care services for survivors while driving systemic change at the local, state, and federal levels.

Recognized for her expertise, she was appointed by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Governor’s Commission on Human Trafficking Prevention and Survivor Support. In this role, Dunn has shaped forward-thinking policy frameworks, enhanced protections for survivors, and championed increased accountability for traffickers. Her advocacy has also influenced legislation and fostered partnerships between government and industry, emphasizing scalable and sustainable solutions. At the federal level, Dunn collaborates with policymakers to design responsive, data-driven initiatives that improve survivor identification and access to care.

As a military spouse and wife of a commanding officer in the U.S. Navy, Dunn embodies the values of service, resilience, and leadership. These principles inform her work in creating impactful collaborations between the public and private sectors, driving innovative solutions to complex challenges and inspiring systemic change. Her ability to bridge the gaps between advocacy, policy, and survivor care has positioned Safe House Project as a trusted partner for governments, businesses and communities across the country.

Dunn's influence extends to the national stage, where she has been featured in Forbes, The Hill, and CBN for her insights into combating human trafficking. In 2024, she coauthored Eradicating Human Trafficking: A Transformative Approach through Collective Impact, a seminal work offering practical strategies to unite diverse sectors in addressing trafficking. Her leadership has inspired systemic change, from building safe housing infrastructure to mobilizing communities and influencing policy.

An active member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha, and the Wellesley Alumnae Association, Dunn exemplifies a life of service and action. As a proud mother of two, she finds daily inspiration in her children's character and potential. Their resilience and curiosity drive her vision for a world where all children can grow up free from the threat of exploitation. Balancing her personal and professional commitments, Dunn channels her dedication to protecting the vulnerable into meaningful, systemic change. Her career reflects a deep understanding of both government and corporate systems, making her a driving force in advancing sustainable solutions to combat trafficking.

Eduardo Regal is Executive Director of Christ in the City, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to forming young adults and communities to know, love, and serve those experiencing homelessness.

For more than two decades, Eduardo has led organizations through periods of growth, transformation, and cultural change. His leadership combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to human dignity, helping organizations align mission, people, and long-term impact.

At Christ in the City, he helped advance a distinctive approach to homelessness centered on friendship, trust, and human encounter. Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading voice in promoting a relational response to homelessness, one that recognizes loneliness, isolation, and broken relationships as some of the deepest challenges faced by those living on the streets. Through direct outreach and service, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships, he works to help communities see people experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors to be known and loved. This emphasis on encounter, dignity, and long-term relationships reflects the core mission and vision of Christ in the City.

Eduardo is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian and holds executive certificates from Wharton and the University of Michigan. He is passionate about developing leaders, strengthening organizational culture, and helping others discover that lasting transformation begins with authentic human relationships.

Dennis is a passionate and recognized national expert on nonprofit leadership and board governance with over four decades of experience. He founded and chaired DCM Associates Inc., from 2007 to 2024, a highly successful and nationally recognized executive search firm for nonprofit CEOs and C-Suite leaders. As the former president and chief executive officer of Somerset Medical Center and Foundation in New Jersey from 1999 to 2004, his reputation as a respected healthcare executive resulted in numerous honors including becoming the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Center for Health Affairs, Inc. in Princeton, and served in a leadership capacity on many other nonprofit boards.

Dennis earned his Fellowship in the American College of Healthcare Executives – ACHE – was recognized by the Somerset County Business Partnership as the Business Leader of the Year, awarded by the Boy Scouts as Citizen of the Year, inducted into the Hall of Fame by St. Joseph Regional High School where he chaired their first ever capital campaign and became Chairman of the Board, and many other honors and awards from business trade associations.

Dennis obtained his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University graduating Phi Beta Kappa and master’s degree in public health administration from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Passionate about leadership and governance, Dennis was the Founder of the Center for Excellence in Leadership, Governance and Philanthropy at Fairleigh Dickinson University, the largest private university in New Jersey.

Dennis is the author of five books on nonprofit organization success: A Guide to Achieving New Heights: The Four Pillars of Successful Nonprofit Leadership; The Nonprofit Board Therapist: A Guide to Unlocking Your Organization’s True Potential; The Power of Strategic Alignment: A Guide to Energizing Leadership and Maximizing Potential in Today’s Nonprofit Organizations; A Guide to Recruiting Your Next CEO: The Executive Search Handbook for Nonprofit Boards; and The Importance of Nonprofit Board Leadership: A Guide to Creating a Highly Successful Nonprofit Board. Dennis is also a regular columnist for many of America’s leading nonprofit business publication and blogs.

In his compelling autobiography, Moppin’ Floors to CEO: From Hopelessness and Failure to Happiness and Success, Dennis mixes together the right ingredients for an engaging, illuminating and inspiring, gut-honest recount of his highly eventful life; lots of engaging stories; and some valuable life lessons.

Jake Ibbetson serves as Head of School at Veritas Christian Academy in O'Fallon, Missouri. He has been at Veritas since 2012, serving first as a middle school teacher then principal before stepping into his current role. Originally from Australia, Jake has been involved in Christian education for two decades on two continents. He lives in St. Louis with his wife Amy and their young son Oliver.

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty Award of Excellence in Scholarship in 2022. Dr. Fretwell specializes in organizational growth, strategic partnerships, church planting, leadership development, and fostering multicultural engagement. His work spans the non-profit, academic, and business sectors, where he has consistently driven sustainable change, increased impact, and advanced cross-cultural initiatives. As an advocate for integral mission, multiplication, and spiritual formation, Dr. Fretwell has trained leaders across the globe, developed curriculum, and cultivated growth strategies for organizations with thousands of staff and volunteers. He is an author of over 12 publications, including the three volumes of Multiplying Jesus, Church Planting By Making Disciple-Makers, and a 2024 Lausanne IV Congress white paper contributor. Dr. Fretwell’s passion lies in equipping others to lead with authenticity, innovation, and a gospel-centered focus, making an impact in their communities and beyond.

Traver Boehm is the author of the books “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized“. He’s a two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. He’s helped men all over the world to become UNcivilized as they wake up to the power of their hearts, the brilliance of their bodies, and the wisdom of their souls so they can blaze their own path by uniquely blending both the primal and the divine within them.

He is dedicated to doing his part to help end the suffering in men, and the suffering caused by men, by guiding them through their own journey into an actualized version of masculinity.

Jeff serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOANR). He joined the organization in August 2001. Under his leadership, VOANR has grown from a revenue base of one million dollars to one that today exceeds $40 Million in services. He leads a professional staff of more than 475 individuals in Wyoming, Montana and Western South Dakota. Under Jeff’s leadership the organization continues to remain focused on the impact of its mission. His professional passion is building organizations through empowered leadership that embraces a social entrepreneurial spirit through the passionate delivery of human services. Personal interests are spending time with family and enjoying outdoor activities such as bird hunting and fishing.

Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to travel across the globe, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Here are a few highlights from Ravi's professional journey:

• Alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM),
• Lucknow Founder of Rich Minds, dedicated to empowering individuals to unlock their full potential
• Co-founder & Director of Teamedge Corporation, India's premier staffing & security company
• Certified NLP Practitioner trained under Richard Bandler's program
• Guinness Record Holder for successfully completing an Ultra-Marathon
• Author of the Amazon Best Seller

Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All, a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and community organizer, Bryce launched the organization in 2022 with the belief that music can change lives when it’s made accessible to all. His programs include weekly live showcases, scholarship-funded private lessons, instrument donation initiatives, and collaborative events like Taco Tuesday Live in Dana Point, CA.