Jesse Ogas, a 2021 MAP Mentor, entered the nonprofit sector in 2006 to make a difference and change antiquated fundraising models. As Executive Director, Jesse grew Firefly Autism into a leading agency in the field of Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapy nationally and internationally. Currently, Jesse leads DEI at 9News and serves on the board of directors for Firefly Autism. Jesse is a passionate community advocate who has served on a variety of nonprofit boards. He is a recipient of the 9News Leader of the Year award and the Eric J. Duran Community Service Award, which honors a person of Latino descent who has made a positive impact in the Denver community.

Beth Thorne, a 2021 MAP Fellow, is the Chief of Staff at Project Rousseau, a role she has held since 2016. Previously, she was a consultant with the Center of Public Research and Leadership at Columbia Law School where she advised a leading charter school network on its mental health strategy and a higher education institution on a student leadership development initiative. She is active with Manhattan International Netball Club and Downtown Little League Softball. Beth graduated top of her class from Oxford University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in human sciences and holds a Master’s of public administration from Columbia University‘s School of International and Public Affairs.

Pooja Wagh, a 2021 MAP Mentor, has over a decade of experience in international development, program evaluation and data analysis in the private and nonprofit sectors. As the Director of Community Operations & Impact at MIT Solve, Pooja designs and oversees many of Solve’s core operations, including selecting Solver teams, implementing the Solver support program, engaging Solve’s Member community, and measuring the results of Solver teams’ work and the impact of the partnerships Solve brokers. Pooja holds a Masters in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelors in electrical engineering from MIT.

Billy Huang, a 2021 MAP Fellow, is a social entrepreneur developing solutions to complex social problems. He is interested in social determinants of health, particularly the intersection of housing and community health, and has engaged in both research and practice in these areas. Billy is the Director of Data Analytics and Impact at the Housing Collective, a Connecticut-based housing nonprofit, and the founder of Source Development Hub, a social impact-focused software and analysis group. He leads and consults for several groups on an ongoing basis including the New Haven Commission on Disabilities, the City of New Haven, and the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. Billy holds Bachelor degrees in biology and history from MIT and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Matt Lindenberg, a 2020 MAP Mentor, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Global Conservation Corps (GCC), an international nonprofit organization committed to bridging the gap between people and wildlife. Prior to GCC, Matt worked at the Southern African Wildlife College, serving as a field guide, field ranger trainer, community liaison officer and logistics manager. Matt earned his BSc in geography and zoology from the University of South Africa and his MSc at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. For his master’s thesis, Matt lead the reintroduction of seven orphaned female cheetah onto northwest Namibian farmland, with specific focus on survival rates and reproductive success.

​​Ellie Milano, a 2020 MAP Fellow, is a strategy consultant for nonprofits working on conservation, animal welfare, and natural resource management issues. As Senior Manager for Planning and Facilitation at Impact by Design, Ellie helps nonprofit organizations achieve their greatest impact for people, animals, and the environment. She is passionate about asking the right questions to uncover problems and find solutions. Ellie holds an MSc from Tufts University in conservation medicine, a BS in biology and a BA in environmental studies both from Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Following her MAP Fellowship, she joined the Board of Global Conservation Corps, and now serves as the Board’s President.

Shawn Sweeney, a 2021 MAP Mentor, serves the Jane Goodall Institute USA (JGI) as associate vice president of communications and policy. Having worked for the organization since 2007, Shawn has worn many hats from youth outreach to community engagement to his current position. He’s enjoyed working with colleagues and partners around the world to help elevate the vision and impact of Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of JGI & UN Messenger of Peace, and JGI’s programs through strategic storytelling and activation with all of the organization’s audiences. Shawn graduated from the Institute for Humane Education with a master’s of education in humane education and from the College of Wooster with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Jessica Chriesman, a 2021 MAP Fellow, is a Birmingham-based filmmaker who tells Southern stories through the lenses of food and culture, social justice and history, and nonprofits and the people they serve. Jessica is the Director of Education and Outreach at Sidewalk Film Center and Cinema where she plans learning opportunities for kids and adults, filmmakers and film fans alike. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with majors in film production and psychology and earned an executive certificate in arts and culture strategy from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice and National Arts Strategies. She is the Chair of the Alabama Humanities Alliance’s Young Professionals Board. 

Dr. Angela Jackson, a 2021 MAP Mentor, is the Chief Ecosystem and Investment Officer at the Kapor Center. As a leader in the future of work space, she has deep knowledge of technological trends that are transforming organizations and human capital infrastructure. Angela’s career started in the private sector leading business development for organizations like Viacom and Nokia. Then, she founded the Global Language Project to transform how we prepare students to succeed in a global economy and workforce. Most recently, Angela completed a doctorate in educational leadership at Harvard University. Her work and writing has been featured in CNN, Huffington Post, and Harvard Business Review.

Victoria Bruick, a 2021 MAP Fellow, is a storyteller with a passion for education and supporting the work of nonprofit organizations. She is co-host and producer of the Book Club with Julia & Victoria podcast, producer of The Pandemic Parenting Podcast, and executive assistant at Brink Literacy Project. Victoria earned a B.A. in English and music from Valparaiso University. She was one of 20 undergraduates selected nationally for the J.S. Kemper Foundation’s business leadership program and was awarded a Calling and Purpose in Society (CAPS) Fellowship from the Institute of Leadership and Service. Her poetry has been published by The Academy of American Poets and in Indiana’s Best Emerging Poets.