Becky is a writer, marketer, recovering fundraiser, mom, runner and human being who values the power of words and the personal connections among each of us. She believes both are critical to stitching together the fabric of every powerful experience leading to giving. She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector from higher ed to healthcare working in marketing, annual giving, donor engagement, major gifts, and leadership. She is the co-founder of We Are For Good where she serves as podcast host, Chief Storyteller and mom hugger to anyone entering the WAFG ecosystem looking for training, upskilling, tools, counsel or just a little bit of love. Her career goal is to set in motion an Impact Uprising making the philanthropic experience as equitable, accessible, and life-changing to anyone who wants to pour into the cause that moves their heart most.

Evan is the executive director of Stand Together Foundation, an organization that’s breaking barriers, improving lives, and transforming communities. Stand Together Foundation is part of the broader Stand Together philanthropic community. Prior to joining Stand Together Foundation, Evan served as president of Generation Opportunity and as a program manager at the Charles Koch Institute. In 2012, Evan became one of the first millennials to run for the U.S. Congress in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Earlier in his career, Evan served as a senior aide to U.S. Senators Rand Paul and Tom Coburn. His wife, Sarah, is a former officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and a veteran of the Iraq War. They have three boys: Luke, Zack, and Jake.

Jeff serves the Stand Together community as a coach in Market-Based Management® (MBM®) for community partners. He earned a master’s degree in economics from George Mason University and bachelor’s degrees in psychology and interactive media from Harding University. Jeff once competed for the Kansas 1A high school state championship in reading…and lost.

Askia Ahmad is the Managing Director of Leadership Development for Stand Together Foundation. In this role, Askia helps STF and their community partners execute a step-change in leadership and organizational culture development, which enables them to more effectively solve some of society’s greatest challenges like poverty. He works closely with one of STF’s strategic partners, The Phoenix, where he serves as their chief strategy officer.

Ty serves as a Sr. Strategist at Stand Together Foundation. Ty is successful by bringing people together through principled storytelling, meaningful conversations, and championing organizational goals. Being a conduit of life-changing transformation drives Ty. Her passion for people, community, and connection to purpose-driven initiatives have been woven throughout her professional career. Ty engages community and nonprofits by telling stories that create beneficial relationships that help organizations achieve goals. Ty believes that storytelling done right can change incorrect narratives, stereotypes, and has the power to shape the future. In essences, Ty helps people see our communities and the world in a different light through story.