Steve Godeke
Through his consulting, writing and teaching, Steve has worked at the intersection of investment and mission since 2001. His consulting practice helps foundations, families and non-profits create mission-aligned investing strategies and connects them with the right partners and resources through advisor searches. Steve is an adjunct professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the School …
Dr. David Misemer
Among his numerous positions on non-profit boards, Mr. Misemer currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Interfaith Action Foundation. This Minnesota-based organization engages congregations and people from diverse faith traditions in building stability and economic mobility for families in the St. Paul area. Prior to this, Mr. Misemer served as a treasure for Saint Anthony Park …
The Rev. Mary W. Nelson
The Rev. Nelson is the Transitional Conference Minister of the Missouri Mid-South Conference (UCC). She previously served as Regional Minister for the South Central Region of the Connecticut/Southern New England Conference (UCC), and as pastor at Malletts Bay Congregational Church (UCC) in Colchester, Vermont. She has also served on multiple boards and task forces focused on leadership development, stewardship and finance, and …
Darlene Sowell
Ms. Darlene Sowell is the President & CEO of Unleashing Potential, a CHHSM ministry in St. Louis, Missouri. Its mission is to close the opportunity gap of all children regardless of their race or economic circumstance. This is accomplished through early childhood education, school age and youth development programs. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Ms. Sowell, received a B.A. in …
Rev. Stephen R. Silver
Rev. Stephen Silver is the minister of the First Congregational Church of Lebanon, NH. He previously served as Affiliated Minister at Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord, MA, and Chief Development and Stewardship Officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Steve enjoyed two decades in educational advancement at leading institutions including Harvard Law School and Tufts University. He holds an A.B. …
Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson
Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson is the newly elected General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Thompson is the first woman and first woman of African descent to serve as leader of the denomination. Prior to this call, Rev. Thompson served in the national setting of the United Church of Christ for 14 years – …
Cathe Evans Williams
Cathe brings over 28 years of legal expertise and a deep commitment to helping communities build financial legacies. As a member of the Illinois Bar and the General Bar of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, she has cultivated a practice that spans estate planning, real estate, business law, family law and counsel for both …