(WASHINGTON, August 11, 2014) — Independent Sector is pleased to honor the 12 outstanding leaders from IS member organizations that comprise the 2014 American Express NGen Fellows Program. In its sixth year, this selective fellowship program continues to build the next generation of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders as part of IS’ NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now initiative.
The 2014 American Express NGen Fellows are:
- Kristen Cambell,Chief Program Officer, National Conference on Citizenship; Washington, DC
- Monica Iglecia, Assistant Director, Shorebird Habitats Project, Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences; Plymouth, MA
- Clayton Lord, Vice President of Local Arts Advancement, Americans for the Arts; Washington, DC
- Polina Makievsky, Senior Vice President, Knowledge, Leadership and Innovation, Alliance for Children and Families; Milwaukee, WI
- Julio Marcial, Program Director, The California Wellness Foundation; Woodland Hills, CA
- Dwayne Marshall, Director of Programs & Partnerships, Southeastern Council of Foundations; Atlanta, GA
- Sean Daniel Murphy, President & Managing Director, Fund Good Jobs; Oakland, CA
- Sunil Oommen, Deputy Director of Major Gifts, Amnesty International USA; New York, NY
- Jason Reed, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, Hunger-Free Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN
- Amy Sample Ward, CEO, NTEN; Portland, OR
- Laura Toscano, Director, The Campus Kitchens Project; Washington, DC
- Emily Yu, VP, Marketing & Partnerships, The Case Foundation; Washington, DC
The American Express NGen Fellows program builds the leadership skills of nonprofit and philanthropic leaders ages 40 and under to tackle society’s toughest challenges. Over the course of a year, Fellows participate in a range of activities that deepen their individual capabilities, expand their collective knowledge, and grow their professional networks.
“Each year, our NGen Fellows surprise and delight us all with their drive and skill,” said Diana Aviv, Independent Sector president and CEO. “Our 2013 cohort took on the tough issues of diversity and inclusion in the charitable sector. We very much look forward to discovering what issue this creative, talented group takes up, but we can be sure their work will contribute crucial thinking to a thriving, vital sector.”
“We congratulate this talented group and are honored we can support their personal development as nonprofit leaders,” said Timothy J. McClimon, president of the American Express Foundation. “Though all have already accomplished so much, we believe each leader’s future shows limitless potential for creativity and positive change in the charitable sector and in society.”
The American Express NGen Fellows Program gives these 12 professionals a rare opportunity to strengthen their capacity for future impact. It offers a comprehensive program that develops the Fellows’ ability to lead in turbulent times, strengthens their professional networks, and elevates NGen accomplishments on a national level. Over the course of their fellowship, they also will work on a group-led project which contributes to the knowledge of the sector.
The program runs October 2014 – October 2015, highlighted by the Fellows’ appearance at NGen Pre-Conference Program at this year’s IS National Conference in Seattle.
To learn more about the American Express NGen Fellows Program, visit: http://www.independentsector.org/ngen_fellows_program
To read bios for each of the 2014 American Express NGen Fellows, visit: http://www.independentsector.org/2014_ngen_fellows
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