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
Eva Klein
Digital Marketing Manager
She/Her
Adaptable, Problem-Solver, Avid Reader
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
Jess Mulcahy-Miller
Consultant, Advisory Services
She/Her
Reflective, Inquisitive, Tinned Fish Connoisseur
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
