Ravi Nair is the Founder and CEO of Rich Minds. He worked with The United States Government for 14 years, before moving to the private sector, where he served in leadership positions for 16 years. These 3 decades gave him ample opportunities to travel across the globe, and work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and different walks of life. Here are a few highlights from Ravi's professional journey: Alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lu...

Bryce Hansen is the Founder & CEO of Arts For All, a California-based nonprofit providing one-on-one music education to underserved youth, particularly children with disabilities and financial need. A working musician and community organizer, Bryce launched the organization in 2022 with the belief that music can change lives when it’s made accessible to all. His programs include weekly live showcases, scholarship-funded private lessons, instrument donation initiatives, and collaborative e...

Dr. Kent Ingle serves as the 15th president of Southeastern University (SEU) in Lakeland, Florida- one of the fastest-growing private institutions in the nation. Since assuming leadership in 2011, SEU’s enrollment has grown from approximately 2,500 students to more than 10,500, with a network of over 200 extension and regional campuses across the country. A champion of innovative educational design, Dr. Ingle has pioneered accessible and affordable education models that are transforming highe...

Dr. Williams was appointed to the post of Head of School of Trinity Christian Academy in Dallas, Texas July 2022. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Dr. Williams studied Christianity and Communications at Baylor University and Houston Baptist University. He later received his Master of Arts in Counseling from Denver Seminary and his Doctor of Education: Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston. He has held the post of Licensed Professional Counselor i...

Peter Larson is the Founder and Senior Salesforce Consultant at One North Coast, LLC, where he helps organizations design and optimize Salesforce systems to streamline operations and scale growth. He also serves as Chief Operations Officer at Culture Apparel, a fast-growing screen-printing and merch company, where he drives efficiency, fulfillment, and long-term growth strategy.

Russell James, J.D., Ph.D., CFP® is a professor in the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University where he directs the on-campus and online graduate program in Charitable Financial Planning (planned giving). He graduated, cum laude, from the University of Missouri School of Law where he was a member of the Missouri Law Review and received the United Missouri Bank Award for Most Outstanding Work in Gift and Estate Taxation and Planning. He also holds a Ph.D. in consumer econom...

Richard D. Jones is the Founder and Executive Director of the Respond2Grace Foundation, a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Clinton, Maryland. The Foundation was born out of Mr. Jones’s deeply personal and transformative experience with housing insecurity more than two decades ago. For 529 consecutive days, Mr. Jones lived without stable housing. Yet, in the midst of adversity, he pursued his faith and future by enrolling in Cottonwood School of Ministry, where he earned his de...

Robert Grabel is a fundraiser, coach, and author who is passionate about helping leaders in the nonprofit sector realize their potential and make a meaningful impact on the world. Robert spent over a decade in financial services, working as a banker, financial advisor, and wholesaler. He then made a purposeful career shift into the nonprofit sector, leveraging his skills to advance philanthropic efforts. Over the years, he has raised millions of dollars in support of senior care, homeless ser...

Bala has a wide variety of experience both in business, member-based associations and Nonprofits. With hundreds of successful projects to his credit, Bala’s business background includes positions at IBM Corporation, COX Enterprises, Global Healthcare Rehabilitation and CUNA Mutual Group. He also provided management consulting for many small to medium-sized businesses. Bala has wide exposure in board and advisory roles for several Nonprofits, He served as President of the Plymouth, Minnesota c...

Dr. Matt Fretwell is a global leader, trainer, and author with over 20 years of experience empowering organizations, denominations, and individuals through gospel-centered transformation and innovative leadership. He currently serves as the Spiritual Director in Residency at World Relief and is an adjunct professor at several institutions, including Regent University, where he received the Faculty Award of Excellence in Scholarship in 2022. Dr. Fretwell specializes in organizational growth, s...

Joe serves as a Donor Relations Officer at The City Mission, a nonprofit organization providing holistic, gospel-centered services to people experiencing homelessness in Cleveland, Ohio. Since its founding in 1910, The City Mission has expanded from meeting basic needs like food, shelter, and clothing to offering comprehensive long-term programs that empower men, women, and children to break the cycle of poverty. In 2025, the organization opened Rothstein Village, Cleveland’s first transition...

Joel Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, a program that provides Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve hundreds schools across the U.S. each week, with tens of thousands of students attending LifeWise to receive a Bible class as part of their public school day. Joel’s 15-year career as a ministry leader has been marked by the relentless pursuit of impacting students. He honed this skill...

Jonathan Fanning is the author of 4 books: - Who are you BECOMING? - Creativity Unleashed - Conversations with the Monk - I Once was Lost He has worked to develop servant leaders & innovators – including Fortune 500 executives, nonprofit leaders, educators and business owners – for over 2 decades. If you are familiar with TED talks… Jonathan’s talk on Creative Leadership was voted the best talk at a TEDx conference. He has also built...

James Barnett is the visionary behind DaySpring's remarkable journey to global leadership in Christian expressions. For 29 years, as president, he transformed a small partnership into a powerhouse, distributing over 200 million products worldwide. Beyond DaySpring, James authored "Blue Skies" and founded Mary & Martha. He resides in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with his wife, Marilyn. They have three adult children, five grandchildren, and are active members of Fellowship Bible Church in Rog...

Mr. Rodgers holds an M.Ed. in Independent School Leadership from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, where he was awarded the Peabody Honors Scholarship. He also holds an M.A. in Humanities from the University of Dallas. Jake began his career in private and independent school education as a high school English teacher and basketball coach. Since then, he has served in a variety of roles in independent and private schools including dean, marketing specialist, assistant principal, and mos...

Justin Throupe serves as Head of School at Summit Christian Academy in Yorktown, Virginia. Prior to serving as Head of School, he served as Upper School Principal, and prior to joining Summit, he served in public education for 15 years as a high school teacher, coach, and administrator. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Christopher Newport University, as well as an Eds. in School Policy and Administration from Virginia Tech. Justin and his wife, Lor...

Kristian Jaloway is a partner at John Oberg Advisory and a public speaker who works with mission-driven organizations to leverage their strengths and make them even better leaders in their field. At 18, he entered the Legionaries of Christ seminary in Connecticut, convicted that he should give God the first chance. Over the years, he completed priestly formation: novitiate and humanities in Connecticut, mission work in Caracas, Venezuela, mentoring young men, and five years in Rome, ear...

Bishop Robert Barron is the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester (Minnesota) and the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. He is the host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking, award-winning documentary about the Catholic faith, which has been broadcast on numerous public broadcasting stations. Bishop Barron’s more recent film series, CATHOLICISM: The Pivotal Players, was nominated for an Emmy award and has been syndicated for national television. Bishop Barron is a #1 Amazon bes...

Derek Stemen is the Vice President of Advancement for LifeWise Academy. In this role, he is helping organize and mobilize a national effort to bring Bible education to public school students during school hours. Since its launch in 2019, LifeWise has quickly grown to serve more than 600 schools across the U.S. each week, with over 40,000 students attending LifeWise to receive a Bible class as part of their public school day. Before joining LifeWise Academy, Derek served in a varie...

With over 15 years of experience leading nonprofits, launching social enterprises, and working with global NGOs, Graeme Watt has seen firsthand that whoever tells the best story wins. As an owner of Anthem, he helps nonprofits amplify their impact by crafting compelling brand narratives that drive engagement and action in an ever-evolving digital world.