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2024 Conference Host Committee

Erik Arnold
Global Chief Technology Officer, Tech for Social Impact
Microsoft Philanthropies

Akhtar Badshah
Distinguished Practitioner & Senior Lecturer
University of Washington
Author, The Purpose Mindset

Kathryn Compton
Chief Development Officer, Strong Women Strong World
World Vision

Marty Kooistra
Black Home Initiative Project Manager
Civic Commons

Melissa Merritt
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
GoodCitizen

Jane Meseck
Former Senior Director of Global Programs
Microsoft Philanthropies

Jeffrey Riedinger
Former Vice Provost for Global Affairs
University of Washington

Sara Rogge
Former Senior Advisor, Philanthropic Partnerships Team
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Sachi Shenoy
Co-founder
Upaya Social Ventures

Bettina Stix
Director, Right Now Needs and Disaster Relief
Amazon

Leslie Tsai
Director of Social Investment, General Counsel
Chandler Foundation

David Wu
President & CEO
Special Olympics Washington

Katie Young
Senior Vice President, Global Growth and Development
Starbucks

Pippa Zainoeddin
Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning & Management
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation