Meet Our Team

Our team of professionals offers a well-rounded skill set and demonstrates the highest level of passion for the success of our clients. Building on decades of experience managing nonprofits, we know that when it comes to our clients’ goals and dreams, the sky is the limit!

Nonprofit Resources - Association Management Company (AMC)

Helping Nonprofits Succeed

Clara Bennett

Chief Operations Officer

Clara Bennett is the Chief Operating Officer of Nonprofit Resources, where she has served for the past five years, helping organizations strengthen the execution of their mission and create meaningful experiences for their communities. Clara specializes in client relations, event planning, corporate and event sponsorship development, and ...

Kristin Bennett, BA

President

Kristin has spent the past 34 years sharpening her management skills, specializing in nonprofits. Hired into her first Executive Director role very early in her career, it became apparent right away this would be her life’s work. A Midwestern upbringing equipped Kristin with the optimism, work ethic, and common sense that is crucial to survival ...

Jennifer Breitenbach, QAS

IT and Administrative Coordinator

Jennifer Breitenbach is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in customer service and association management.  She leads IT and software management initiatives, specializing in Association Management Systems (AMS). In addition, she serves as an administrative coordinator maintaining efficiency, organization, and ...

Angie Bullock, AAS

Director of Finance

Angie graduated top of her class with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Accounting. She brings more than 30 years of accounting, financial management, and technology experience, including roles in public accounting, the private industry as a controller, and nonprofit organizations. She is highly detail-oriented with a passion for ...

Samantha Burleson

HR Manager

A lifelong Californian, Samantha brings over a decade of Human Resources and Administrative expertise to the team. She is recognized for her strong focus on organizational efficiency and her dedicated approach to team support. Samantha is a hardworking and goal-oriented professional known for her ability to adapt to shifting priorities while ...

Tom Carbone

Human Resources Deputy Director

Tom received his Bachelor’s degree in Communications from William Woods University and his Master’s of Business Administration from Northwest Missouri State University. His previous work with helping veterans and therapists paved the way for his journey of helping people with the Nonprofit Resources team. He is passionate about building ...

Minelva Concepcion

Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Minelva Concepcion, who goes by Minnie, has a rich background shaped by both New Jersey and Puerto Rico, where she alternated school years and grew up immersed in two languages and cultures. With over 20 years of experience in bookkeeping, Minnie began her career as an assistant to the CFO of a prominent engineering firm and went on to serve as a ...

Gabriela Duron, BS

Human Resources Manager

Gabriela, more commonly known as Gaby, received her degree in Public Health at Brigham Young University- Idaho. Her coursework in college is what first introduced her to the idea of supporting nonprofit organizations and since that time, she has worked to serve several throughout eastern Idaho. Through her experience working with nonprofit ...

Maria Eide

Account Manager, Event Coordinator, Creative Director

Maria's journey with Nonprofit Resources began years ago as a contracted conference photographer, capturing the moments and stories that help nonprofits connect with their communities. After pursuing other opportunities, she found her way back to NPR as a Graphic Designer, where her creativity, curiosity, and commitment to client success quickly ...

Jennifer Haven

IT & Graphics Manager

Jennifer is a seasoned professional in the design industry with a passion for creativity and a heart for helping others. Jennifer’s journey in the world of design spans over 25 years, showcasing her versatility and expertise across various roles. With a bachelor’s degree in Art, her professional career has taken her through diverse ...

Noah Kibbe, BA

Account Manager

After living in Michigan for nineteen years, Noah Kibbe and his family relocated to the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. Noah graduated from Ohio University’s Media Arts and Studies Program with a degree in Screenwriting and Producing and a Minor in Communications. He is a passionate creator whose imagination never stops working. He is thrilled to ...

Emma Krutsinger, CAE, CMP, BS

CEO

Emma Krutsinger, CAE, CMP, BS,  is CEO and partner of Nonprofit Resources, a woman-owned and family-operated association management company accredited through AMCI. She has worked with Nonprofit Resources for over ten years, pursuing the simple mission of the company: helping nonprofits succeed. Emma, a South Dakota native, earned her B.S. in ...

Barbara LaGreca, NACPB, QAS, AA

Finance and HR Manager

Barbara has over 30 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, team management and HR. She is certified through NACPB, QAS certified and a Member of AIPB. She has focused on nonprofits for over 20 years. Barbara is passionate about the importance of helping organizations see their financial health. Understanding their numbers is imperative ...

Amie Lewandowski, QAS, AAS

Administrative Coordinator

Amie has 15+ years in the banking and healthcare industries where she worked in training programs and work circulation. Coming from a strong customer service background in industry, she has successfully spearheaded multiple projects for upper management. She is also a Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) and an AS from the University of ...

Michael Lum, BA

Finance Manager

Originally from the great state of Michigan, Michael is an experienced accountant with a strong background in audit, reconciliation, and reporting. He holds a BA in Finance from Michigan State University and has extensive experience as a team leader, mortgage underwriter, and accountant. While in Michigan, Michael also ran his own handyman ...

Katie Marchev, BA

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Katie is a Full Charge Bookkeeper at Nonprofit Resources. She earned her degree in Business Administration from Metropolitan State University with a minor in Project Management. With more than 10 years of bookkeeping experience, Katie enjoys helping nonprofit organizations stay financially organized so they can focus on making a difference in ...

Megan Merscheim

Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator

Megan has spent more than 20 years working in graphic design, marketing, and communications in the nonprofit sector. In her role as Graphic Design & Marketing Coordinator, she helps organizations tell their stories through engaging design, thoughtful messaging, and effective marketing. She loves bringing ideas to life and feels blessed to use ...

Evelyn Neale, QAS, CAE, BA, MS, Meeting & Events Specialist Certification

Account Executive

Evelyn is an experienced and innovative leader with strong interpersonal skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities. With 20+ years in Nonprofit Leadership, she takes a holistic approach to supporting client success. Evelyn earned her bachelor’s at the University of Stony Brook and her master's at Queens College. She is a passionate ...

Roxanne Pirooz

Account Executive - Contractor

Roxanne has spent 30 years helping people grow organizations through a philosophy of continuous improvement, excellent support and finding win-win solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. Her education and experience encompasses business, technology, sales, marketing and operations. A true problem solver, she strives to improve organizations for ...

Brittany Quinn, BA

Human Resources Director, DEIA Consultant, Account Manager

Brittany Quinn is the HR Director and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Program Manager for Nonprofit Resources, as well as an Account Manager. After graduating from George Fox University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History, Brittany worked for a nonprofit in Chiang Mai, Thailand, that worked with ...

Shaif Salehin, BS, MS

IT and Account Manager

Shaif earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Cyber Engineering from Houston Christian University and a Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity Management from Lindsey Wilson University. He has spent most of his professional career supporting nonprofit organizations, providing technical and executive support. He is passionate about helping ...

Sharon Shuford, CAE, BA, MA

Account Executive

Sharon brings more than 30 years of experience in the association and corporate sectors to her role at Nonprofit Resources. She takes a creative approach to problem solving, tackles negotiations looking for win-win resolution, and always strives to bring out the best in others. She strongly believes in the power of associations to contribute to ...

Hanif Smith, CAE, B.Sc

Account Executive

Hanif Smith, CAE, B.Sc, is an accomplished association executive with over 20 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow, adapt, and deliver meaningful value to their members. He is known for partnering with boards and volunteer leaders to set clear strategy, strengthen governance, and build operational resilience. Hanif’s ...

Ali Taberham, PMP

Marketing Director - Contractor

Ali Taberham, PMP, is a marketing strategy and operations leader with a decade of experience helping nonprofits, associations, consumer brands, and service organizations turn business goals into practical marketing strategies and scalable execution. She specializes in marketing strategy, program management, creative operations, and ...

Andrea L. Taylor, QAS, BS

Account Executive

Andrea is an experienced nonprofit and association management professional who’s spent more than two decades helping organizations grow, engage their members, and achieve their missions. She has led multiple professional associations as an Executive Director. Known for her collaborative approach and calm leadership style, Andrea thrives on ...

Krissy Thayer, ASB

Account Executive

Kristen, known as Krissy to friends and Nonprofit Resources staff, received her education in Business Marketing and Management at Lake Area Technical Institute. Her experience working with various different industries in the nonprofit world gives her the background to tackle any new project thrown her way. What makes her the happiest is lending ...

Nicole Truax, QAS

Administrative Coordinator

Nicole lives in West Deptford, New Jersey with her husband and their three sons. She brings over 20 years of experience in executive administrative roles within association management and finance, where she is known for her organization, reliability, and strong communication skills. Outside of work, Nicole loves spending time with her family ...

Rebecca Zabel, BA, MA, MBA

Account Manager

Rebecca received her BA of Leadership Communications from Buena Vista University and her MBA from the University of South Dakota. She has nearly 10 years of experience working with business associations managing programming, events, committees, and communications. She thrives on the behind-the-scene work of coordinating volunteers, digging into ...

Kristy Zink, MA, NCC, IADC, LMHC, LPC

Administrative Coordinator

Kristy joins Nonprofit Resources with a foundational background as a higher education program coordinator and a client-centered mental health counselor. She implements comprehensive plans of action to address client's needs in a holistic and successful manner. She has served as a board member for a few nonprofits and is an active member in her ...