Welcome!

Closing Luncheon

and Celebration

Emerging

Nonprofit Leaders

Program

2011-2012

Ross Altenbaugh

Hilliard House

Thoughtful and really funny, Ross

is a natural leader. Her ENPL

colleagues appreciate her strength,

empathy, words of encouragement,

and profound comments. If Ross is

in the house, you know you are

going to be smiling! She is one of

the cool kids you’d love to hang out

with and has many great moments

ahead of her!

Kerry Kent Blumberg

YMCA

An amazing listener with insight to

boot, Kerry brings a quest for

excellence to her work. She is

forthcoming and unafraid to share her

thoughts, but always in a compelling

and life giving way. One colleague

noted that Kerry brings what is most

needed in the next generation

of leaders. A great partner on the

high ropes, Kerry is the “Village

People” of relationship building!

Jennifer Boyden Barrett

Heart Havens

Jennifer tells it like it is! Our

discussions were livelier for her

presence and her ENPL

colleagues value her thought-

provoking comments,

fearlessness, and passion for the

work. She is a force to be

reckoned with - one that will go

the full nine yards with you to

make something good happen.

Mike Burnette Housing Opportunities Made Equal

Mike brings an awesome sense

of humor and natural

friendliness to his leadership.

Smart and committed, Mike

brightened our days with his wit,

ability to connect with others,

and giving nature. Mike is also

a good sport when his bed is

short-sheeted!

Jenna Clarke

Rx Partnership

Jenna’s many admirable qualities

include her quiet confidence, easy

laugh, excellent listening skills, and

wholistic approach. She has a

purposeful style and calming

presence even as she takes risks. A

very special emerging leader, Jenna

inspires us on many levels. As one

classmate noted, “I am proud to call

her my friend.”

Holly Claytor

Special Olympics Virginia

“This lady has moxie, sass, and

grace! Seriously, I want to be

her!” Described as a “quiet

powerhouse,” Holly combines a

deep commitment to helping

others with a caring style.

Unafraid to face new challenges,

Holly, aka Mighty Mouse, is also

the mother of our newest ENPL

baby!

Lauren Davis

World Pediatric Project

A woman of a million smiles,

Lauren’s compassion, eloquence

and life-giving presence make her

the epitome of Hope and Promise.

Quotes about Lauren include:

“Every conversation with Lauren

led me to a better place.” and

“Lauren is someone I would

like to work for one day!”

Lauren will make an unbelievable

difference in our world!

Melissa Devenny Donate Life America

Soft-spoken but incredibly

passionate, Melissa is serious

about organ donation – and

wants ours! Her ENPL

colleagues describe her as

thoughtful, brilliant,

dedicated, hard working,

and quietly magnificent!

Carol Dunlap Goochland Free Clinic and Family

Services

Passionately curious and

engaging, Carol provided great

insights to the program! Her

wisdom, commitment, spirit of

discovery, knowledge, and status

as our “Resource Queen” make

her a real asset to the nonprofit

community.

Sarah Eisenman National Alliance on Mental Illness of

Virginia

Known for her authenticity, energy,

positive attitude, and determination to

foster change, Sarah is an exemplary

next generation leader. As one

colleague noted “I want Sarah on my

team in ANY competition.” She is an

excellent thinker and good friend who

helps us delve deeper. And to

top it off, she makes a

mean homebrew!

Holly Gordon

HandsOn Greater Richmond

Our Challenge Discovery rock

star! Holly is like a shot of

espresso, giving you just what

you need to boost your day.

Her enthusiasm and vision

helped our progress as a

group. With mental gears

turning all the time, Holly’s

leadership shines with candor

and competence.

Avi Hopkins U-TURN Sports Performance Academy

What a guy!! Avi was the surprising

introvert who always stepped up to

the plate and got us off to the perfect

start. Avi is a fantastic leader with

infectious energy and soft humor that

sets people at ease. He encourages

others and rejoices in their success. A

brother to all, Avi elicited this high

praise from one ENPL colleague:

“I wish he was in my

family!!”

Rosa Johnson-Tuma

Serenity

Passionate about helping others,

Rosa is dedicated, smart and

creative. Quiet but full of

surprises, Rosa is our celebrated

“best charades player EVER”!

Her consistent optimism,

courage, and huge heart add to

her effectiveness as a leader and

valued teammate.

Edward Judkins

CARITAS

A soft spoken man of powerful

words. When Edward speaks, we

listen! Deeply devoted to the

clients he serves and staff he leads,

Edward wins our praise for his

fortitude and being faithful,

humble, thoughtful and caring.

Edward is easy to connect with and

enhanced our group cohesion.

Rob Martin

United Virginia

A true coach, Rob brings a

“united” effort! Devoted to

making a difference, Rob is

creative, open-minded,

reassuring, and justice-seeking.

Fellow ENPLers appreciate the

depth of his thinking as well as

his calming spirit and

consistently supportive manner.

KC McGurren EarthCraft Virginia

A spit-fire whose diplomacy and

intelligence enable her to make a

big impact! Eager to make a

positive and lasting change, KC is

admired for her great attitude and

being a thoughtful team player.

“KC is someone I’d want to be

stuck on an island with. She’d get

us off, but help sustain the earth

while doing it!”

Anne McNeal Project Homes

Anne is easy to be with, charming,

genuine, and an enthusiastic

learner. Her perceptiveness,

commitment, and supportive style

enable Anne to make a big

difference in our community.

Described as an “anchor through

my thought processes”, Anne is

also the owner of the best

bedazzled jeans!

Michelle Nostheide

American Heart Association

Michelle’s big heart and pleasant

demeanor brightens the way. She

brings compassion, calmness,

solid values, and groundedness to

all she does. She makes what

seems impossible – possible! Her

presence was hugely valuable for

the “Blue Group.” And, she’s an

undercover firecracker - we are

sure of it!

Erin O’Regan United Way of Greater Richmond &

Petersburg

Erin always has a big smile on

her face even while she kept her

group on task! Her ENPL

colleagues appreciate her

honesty, wisdom, wonderful

listening, and openness. Erin is

described as soft, sweet, and

hilarious – a deadly

combination!

Jason Sawyer Neighborhood Resource Center of

Greater Fulton Hill

Jason feels the weight of the world,

and does something about it! An

activist by nature, he makes a

difference through his values-

based style and deep engagement

in the community. Wise beyond his

years, Jason is also a lot of fun to

be around. We congratulate Jason

his wedding, taking place this very

week!