For more information about the Cary Center’s Community and Collegiate Programs, contact Brittany Spillman at 334- 844-3557 or spillbl@auburn.edu.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Marketing
thehuddlestongroup.com
Ron Huddleston brings more than 40 years of experience in fundraising management, serving both as a consultant and senior executive for a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Over the course of his career, he has developed, implemented, and managed philanthropic programs and nonprofit institutions across the United States and Western Europe, consistently guiding organizations toward greater sustainability and growth.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Operations, Social Media
bhiveconsult.com
Bethany Oliver is a nonprofit consultant and educator with 15 years of experience strengthening organizations and building community capacity throughout Northwest Alabama and across the state. As the founder of B Hive Nonprofit Consulting, she partners with nonprofits to enhance their effectiveness and expand their impact.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Operations, Social Media
anncooperconsulting.com
A native Alabamian, Ms. Cooper has over 30 years of experience in the field of nonprofits and adult education. A graduate of Auburn University at Montgomery with a double major in Business and English, her career in nonprofit (NPO) work has focused on the frail, the poor, the mentally ill, the accused, the elderly, and animal advocacy.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Executive Search
pilotpeakconsulting.com
Bringing over 25 years of professional and volunteer fundraising experience, Emma started Pilot Peak Consulting in 2014. She has been a partner, coach, teacher, and change agent to over 150 nonprofits through planning, implementation, coaching and interim services. Before starting Pilot Peak, Emma was the Vice President for Fundraising and Development at Orr Associates, Inc. (OAI).
Expertise:Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Operations, Executive Search
oneheartstrategy.org
Shannon has been strategizing fundraising and managing thriving non-profits since 1995. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she brings a wealth of experience working with organizations of all sizes, from small grassroots groups to large national nonprofits.
Expertise:Marketing
passwordcreative.com
Jocelyn Harms is a StoryBrand Certified Guide with over 20 years of experience in messaging, marketing, branding, and design, and helps nonprofits create meaningful identities, impactful messaging, and clear storytelling for their outreach and development goals.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, Data & Evaluation
yptc.com/
Paulina Jordan is a YPTC Manager who works as part of the YPTC Anywhere team, working on a diverse set of non-profit organizations nationwide. Paulina has 20 years of experience in public and private accounting. Before joining YPTC, she worked at Ernst & Young and KPMG, serving higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing clients. She’s also worked as a Financial Analyst and Controller. Paulina thrives on building strong client relationships and enjoys problem-solving and process improvement. She also loves beautiful, informative financial statements.
Expertise:Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Data & Evaluation
consultelevate.com/
Established in 2016, Elevate Consulting is a full-service, women-owned firm serving nonprofits, collaborative groups, foundations, and municipalities seeking to impact their communities. We believe that human connection, learning, and achievable action strengthens communities.
Expertise:Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management
leahmarone.com
Leah Marone is a psychotherapist, Yale Clinical Instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience. A former Division 1 athlete, she specializes in high-achievers struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. Leah has conducted over 20,000 therapy sessions and contributed to Psychology Today, Newsweek, and The Atlantic. She works with organizations on burnout prevention, boundary setting, and emotional intelligence. A sought-after speaker, Leah has presented her Support, Don’t Solve framework to leaders nationwide. Her new book, Serial Fixer, exploring the hidden patterns of over-functioning and how to break free.
Expertise: Fundraising, Data & Evaluation, Marketing
dataro.io
With over 15 years in nonprofit management and tech, Mike has helped hundreds of organizations raise over a billion dollars for their missions through digital philanthropy. In his role as Director of Key Accounts at Dataro, Mike partners with the world's largest and most impactful organizations to teach them how to forge more authentic donor relationships through the use of their data. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and attending tea parties hosted by his 6 and 4 year old daughters (and their teddy bears).
Expertise: Marketing, Social Media
yoursocialu.com
Social U is a woman-owned, full-service marketing and social media organization. Since 2010, Social U has served a wide variety of clients, including nonprofit, real estate, legal, medical, bridal, retail, and event-based industries, to name a few. The firm is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and serves clients across the United States.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Fundraising, Strategic Planning
Prodisee Pantry, Inc
Deann Servos is the Executive Director of Prodisee Pantry, Baldwin County’s largest emergency food pantry that provides thousands of families with groceries and hope! She is a graduate of Penn State and was an accomplished broadcast journalist before answering the call to start Prodisee Pantry. She received the distinguished Aubrey D. Green Humanitarian Award in 2025 and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce’s Community Leader Award in 2016. She serves on the Local Emergency Planning Committee of Baldwin County’s Emergency Management Agency, is Chair of Baldwin County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, on the North Baldwin Infirmary Foundation Board, on the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and with over twenty years of nonprofit experience she is a mentor and active in several other nonprofits.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Operations
Zadie & Co.
Zadie & Co. is a social impact consulting firm that equips organizations and leaders with critical insights, practical tools, and renewed momentum and commitment to getting the work done. Founded in 2020 by Rosie Stafford Smith, Zadie & Co. evolved from a single-consultant practice to a nationally-competitive company, securing strategic planning and philanthropy engagements against some of the sector’s most established players.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Operations, Social Media, Executive Search
Imperial Consulting Services Group
Angela Peterson-Washington is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Imperial Consulting Services Group, LLC, a consulting and training firm based in Montgomery, Alabama. With a professional background spanning law enforcement, federal government service, and organizational consulting, she brings a unique blend of public safety insight, leadership experience, and operational strategy to the organizations she serves.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Human Resources, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Data & Evaluation, Marketing, Operations, Social Media
askthejonescollective.com
Melanie E. Jones, CFRE, is Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Partner of The Jones Collective, Inc., a consulting and coaching firm serving nonprofits, community initiatives, and education organizations. She brings more than two decades of leadership in fundraising, advancement, communications, and organizational strategy, with executive experience in higher education across the Southeast.
Expertise: Board/Governance, Nonprofit Management, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Data & Evaluation, Marketing, Executive Search, Social Media, Operations
exchangecap.org
Lilly Gordon-Flowers, MA, is a dedicated nonprofit leader, mental health advocate, and organizational strategist committed to advancing trauma-informed care and community wellness. She serves as the Executive Director of The Exchange Center for Child Abuse Prevention, where she leads initiatives focused on prevention, education, and therapeutic support for individuals and families impacted by abuse and trauma
For more information about the Cary Center’s Community and Collegiate Programs, contact Brittany Spillman at 334- 844-3557 or spillbl@auburn.edu.
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