Bryan Partee is a seasoned nonprofit leader with 20 years of experience, transforming rural Boys & Girls Clubs. As CEO, he led significant growth, including a 605% increase in budget and a 1,572% rise in enrollment. Partee became an expert in grant writing and board development, securing over $15 million in grants and raising $5 million more through campaigns. He also became a BGCA Specialist and served on national committees.

After two decades, Partee founded The Nonprofit Marketplace to help nonprofits avoid common pitfalls. He holds a Psychology degree from UC San Diego and a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Harvard. Partee prioritizes family time and has been married for 26 years.

Dr. Ashley Stephens is a Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor, licensed in eight states, and provides supervision to provisionally licensed social workers across five of them. She holds a doctoral degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Grand Canyon University, combining her expertise to enhance mental health professionals' well-being alongside the psychology of work. Dr. Stephens earned her Master’s in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

With extensive experience as a therapist, Dr. Stephens has worked with individuals dealing with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, and homelessness, and has received training in various therapeutic methods. Much of her background comes from her work with Veterans Affairs, specifically with combat veterans.

As a consultant and trainer, Dr. Stephens has led courses on clinical supervision, cultural awareness and competency, mindfulness, brain injury, and leadership development. She has also coached executive leaders, managers, and front-line employees, fostering growth in organizational development, burnout prevention, team building, executive development, and training.

Lasheena Williams, MNM, CNP, is the Chief Enthusiast Officer at Nonprofit Enthusiast, a consulting firm equipping nonprofit leaders with tools, resources, and strategies for success. She is also the founder and director of L.O.V.E. Our Youth, Inc., a nonprofit empowering youth through community collaboration.

Recently named a 2024 NBA Foundation Community Changemaker, Lasheena has nearly two decades of experience in program development and nonprofit management. She has managed over $34 million in grant funds and contributed to nationally recognized organizations, including Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, where she developed and evaluated impactful youth programs.

A certified nonprofit professional and youth mental health first aider, Lasheena holds a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master of Nonprofit Management from the University of Central Florida. Her inspiring leadership continues to drive change and help organizations achieve strategic success.

Andy Thibo is your very own Olivia Pope of business operations. As a business compliance consultant and workflow expert, she specializes in untangling complex compliance issues, optimizing back-office operations, and streamlining processes for busy entrepreneurs and disorganized business owners.

As the go-to expert, Andy transforms chaos into clarity by addressing pain points with precision. Whether working with startup founders navigating growth, seasoned CEOs optimizing operations, or trust fund owners seeking strategic alignment, she helps create seamless workflows that drive productivity, enhance performance, and ensure compliance.

Navigating the complex world of business compliance is Andy’s forte. She ensures that every “T” is crossed and every “I” is dotted, allowing clients to picture a world where compliance is a breeze, workflows are seamless, and operations run like clockwork. With Andy, clients can expect increased efficiency, reduced errors, and a business that consistently exceeds expectations.

Stacey Volcy, MPH, CPH is a Nonprofit Consultant and Capacity-Building Strategist with over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector. She specializes in helping small and mid-sized nonprofits (with annual revenues between $50,000 and $5,000,000) strengthen their infrastructure, diversify funding streams, and implement strategic growth plans. Through her SCALE-UP Framework, Stacey equips nonprofit leaders with the tools to enhance their impact, secure sustainable funding, and optimize operations.

With a background in public health, project management, and grant writing, Stacey has successfully managed and secured over $1.5 million in grants and donations. She has worked with community-based organizations, guiding them in strategic planning, fundraising strategies, and nonprofit compliance. As the founder of SAVJ Coaching & Consulting, Stacey is committed to empowering mission-driven leaders to scale their organizations with confidence and clarity.

Beyond her work, Stacey is a proud mom of two energetic boys, who keep her on her toes and inspire her daily. Balancing motherhood and business, she understands the importance of efficiency, strategy, and resilience—both in life and in nonprofit leadership. When she’s not consulting, Stacey shares practical insights through her Nonprofit Navigator Course, workshops, and live training sessions. She is passionate about fostering sustainable growth in the nonprofit sector and equipping leaders with actionable strategies to make a lasting impact.

Rolanda S. McDuffie, CPA is a native of Tampa, FL. She graduated from King High School where she was first introduced to the field of accounting. She went on to attend North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University. At NC A&T she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Ms. McDuffie continued her education by obtaining an MBA and Master’s in Accounting & Finance as well.

Ms. McDuffie manages a successful CPA firm, McDuffie & Associates CPA, which she started over eleven years ago. Her professional passion is to assist in getting nonprofit organizations and for-profit businesses, get financially fit through the areas of accounting, taxes, advisory services and board training. We love helping nonprofit organizations grow and sustain themselves so that they have the ability and resources needed to make a greater impact on the communities that they serve. We love to focus on the numbers so that organizations can spend more time focusing on their mission.

That same passion is what drives her to serve the community in various, related capacities. Her work with nonprofit organizations varies in different roles ranging from an outsourced CFO to sitting on several boards. Ms. McDuffie is frequently called upon to provide her expertise at workshops, seminars, and conferences. 

She is also a published author of the book ‘Creating a Successful Nonprofit by Knowing Your Numbers’

April Thorndyke, LCSW, is the founder of Empower Counseling, PLLC, specializing in perinatal and postpartum mental health. With a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Boise State University, she is licensed in Idaho and Georgia.

Her expertise includes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has worked extensively with veterans at the VA, provided trauma-informed care, and served as Boise State University's first Suicide Prevention Coordinator.

April has also been a Gestational Carrier four times, giving her unique insight into infertility and women's health. She collaborates with reproductive clinics and adoption agencies, offering clinical evaluations. She operates multiple counseling offices in Idaho and Georgia, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges.

Beyond her practice, April advocates for women's health and mental wellness, engages in professional development, and speaks at universities and events.

Born and raised in Mobile, AL, India Hartman is a dedicated wife, mother, and entrepreneur with a passion for empowering others. As the Co-Owner of Hartman Consulting, she specializes in structuring and forming LLCs and nonprofits while providing training and education in the field.

India is also the founder of three impactful nonprofit organizations focused on youth development, women’s empowerment, and support for those experiencing child loss and infertility. A true womanpreneur, she is committed to helping others push forward despite economic and personal challenges. She firmly believes that everyone has a purpose—it’s just a matter of tapping into it and staying focused.

Paul Lopushinsky (Law-puh-shin-ski) is the founder of Playficient, a consultancy dedicated to improving employee experiences.

His work focuses on Employee Journey Mapping to assess and enhance workplace experiences and the Eight Play Personalities to foster engaging work cultures beyond superficial perks.

Paul has collaborated with organizations like Ronald McDonald House, The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, UXPressia, and Culture Amp. His insights have been featured in BBC, Harvard Business Review, Association for Talent Development, and People Managing People.