Tech Forward Speaker / Sponsor 1-on-1s

Enhance your Tech Forward 2025 experience by booking a 20 minute 1-on-1 session with a Tech Forward breakout speaker or select sponsor. These individuals offer deep understandings of different nonprofit technology specialties including, but not limited to, AI policy implementation, open data tools, Okta resources, and Microsoft offerings. 

*These sessions are included in the cost of nonprofit registrations, please only reserve one consult per nonprofit registrant.

 

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Tech Forward Speakers and Sponsors

Jeremy is currently the Director of Technology Operations at The Boston Foundation. He will be leading a breakout session entitled, "Responsible AI Starts Here: Building Policy, Culture, and Capacity in Nonprofits"

Jeremy can discuss topics like: 

  • AI Policy building

  • AI and Automation tools

  • Salesforce Utilization

  • Organizational Efficiency  

Taylor Wilder is the Skilled Volunteer Programs Manager at Hands on by United Way of Greater Nashville. She will be leading a breakout session titled, "Mind the Gap: Making Tech Work Through Better Collaboration". 

 

Taylor can provide insight on:

  • Volunteer engagement

  • Cross-Departmental collaboration

  • Gaining tech buy-in

  • Nonprofit capacity building

Michael Hollander is Heights Philadelphia's Vice President of Data and Innvoation. He will be leading the breakout, "Public Data, Public Impact: How to Use Open/Public Data to Amplify Your Non-Profit’s Impact". 

 

Michael can help you explore:

  • Utilizing open data sources

  • Translating and analyzing data

  • Navigating government policies

  • Measure your impact 

At Apparo, Stephanie and Jennifer frequently partner with nonprofits to increase efficiency. Jennifer serves as Apparo's Director of Technology Engagements and Stephanie serves as Chief Technology Thought Partner. They will be co-leading a breakout session entitled, "Byte-Sized Maturity: Assessing and Advancing Your Nonprofit’s Tech Readiness". 

 

Jennifer and Stephanie can assist with: 

  • Streamlining operations 

  • Assessing your organization's tech maturity

  • Elevating team performance

  • Implementing low-cost technology solutions 

Samantha is the Director of Program Innovation and Client Experience at The Bail Project. Samantha helps lead organization efforts to identify and codify programmatic and data-related best practices. Samantha has a technical background in analytics that she uses to support her organization. Samantha will be leading a breakout entitled, "Information Without Frustration: Building Dashboards that Make Work Easier for Everyone". 

 

Samantha can discuss: 

  • Data-Driven Storytelling 

  • Optimizing Workflows 

  • Quality Assurance Efforts

  • Easier Dashboard Solutions

Mitesh is an Executive Coach and former Goldman Sachs analyst. Mitesh specializes in empowering experts to gain executive presence. He is leading a Tech Forward breakout titled, "Pitch Perfect: How Nonprofit Tech Leaders Can Win Support, Funding, and Buy-In". 

 

Mitesh can talk through:

  • Simplifying complex ideas

  • Gaining tech buy-in 

  • Resonating with funders 

  • Advocating for your nonprofit 

Microsoft is a Tech Forward Technology Innovation Award Sponsor. Microsoft's onsite Tech Forward contact is Justin Sheedy, Sr. Partner Sales Manager for Microsoft Elevate. 

 

Justin can help you dive into Microsoft's:

  • Discounted technology 

  • Free training opportunities

  • Nonprofit offerings

  • Productivity enhancing services 

Okta for good is Tech Forward's Tuesday Night Party Sponsor. Okta helps nonprofits dynamically assess user and device risk in real-time.

Okta offers: 

  • Adaptive Mult-Factor Authentication

  • Phishing-resistant controls

  • Continuous behavioral analysis

  • Secure access to nonprofit resources