Our Team
She is considered a notable authority in inclusive philanthropy and co-founded the former Office of Inclusive Philanthropy at the Florida International University (FIU) Foundation, which was the first of its kind in the nation.
The FIU Foundation Office of Inclusive Philanthropy (FOIP) brought together development professionals with community and industry partners from diverse backgrounds to inform, implement and evaluate philanthropic strategy and programming that promoted systemic change. FOIP’s target initiatives included scholarships and wrap-around support services for students, increased faculty diversity, strong and inclusive advisory board governance, social equity research, cultural competence trainings, and improved health and education outcomes.
Within FOIP, McGill cultivated a fundraising team composed of individuals with diverse cultural, racial and religious backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations – representation that was integral to the Office’s work and to understanding the needs of the university’s diverse student body. By June 2023, more than $50 million dollars was raised to advance diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives university-wide.
McGill’s expertise has been featured in the “Focus Forward Wisdom” series of Marts&Lundy’s “What We Think” podcast. She has also presented on the topic of inclusive philanthropy at multiple conferences, including the Counsel for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Annual Conference for College and University Foundations, the CASE–African American Development Officers Network Conference on Diverse Philanthropy and Leadership; and more.
Prior to FIU, her roles in higher education included serving as the Director of Community and Multicultural Affairs at the University of Rochester Medical Center. In that position, she facilitated and guided proposals and white papers for diversity research grants and initiatives; and she directed several community-based programs and screenings serving vulnerable populations – impacting thousands of residents. She also successfully cultivated and maintained relationships with key leaders in both the public and private sectors, including foundations, health care providers, researchers, faculty and community-based organizations.
Jacob's expertise lies in providing personalized financial solutions that align with the unique objectives of each client. With a commitment to excellence and a results-driven approach, Jacob is dedicated to empowering clients on their path to financial success. Jacob has joined the team as our Financial Controller, ensuring our financial health while maximizing profitability and mitigating risks.
Prior to FIU, Mandy held a variety of positions with the City of Tempe/Tempe Center for the Arts, Arizona State University, Ballet Arizona, Dignity Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Barrow Neurological Institute.
Mandy is a very active volunteer and member of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) and has served in various capacities on the Awards, Curriculum Planning, Education and Professional Development, and Advocacy committees. She also served as Apra’s Hospitality and Volunteer Co-Chair, was past President of the Apra Arizona chapter and served as a CASE District III and CASE Circle of Excellence judge. Additionally, she is a member of Apra Florida, and currently serves as a member of Apra’s Ethics & Compliance Committee and is also a member of the Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) DEI in Advancement Data Task Force, where she was a contributing author of the DEI For Advancement Services Best Practices Guide.
Additionally, she is a founding board member of the Waking Women’s Healing Institute, a place of learning and healing that works to address the pandemic of missing and murdered Indigenous Women and the prevention of acts of sexual violence against Indigenous women, girls, and two spirit individuals.
She has spent her life immersed in language and all her career honing ideas for audiences worldwide. Susan revels in a turn of phrase and adores crafting words for and with others. Her areas of focus include visioning, coaching executives, banishing jargon and shaping comprehensive prose, ushering people from nervousness to certainty at a podium or online, simplifying expansive concepts, translating ideas from all disciplines, and refining content for all arenas.
This includes articles, books, manifestos, proposals, reports, podcasts, and film treatments.
As a Consulting Partner with the Inclusive Philanthropy Institute, Susan’s services will distill complexity into compelling content, from showcasing strengths and history to translating visions into accessible language. Whatever your communication needs, Susan will bring coherence, creativity, and impact to your message.
His gift is in gaining the trust of others who then poignantly share their personal stories, often filled with tragedy and triumph. Alexis vividly portrays their drive to thrive and to live with dignity and equality in a world that would too often attempt to keep them excluded.
Dudley joins the Inclusive Philanthropy Institute as a Consulting Partner for our Digital Presence Service, with the focus on websites. A well-designed website builds trust, communicates professionalism, and amplifies your impact, ensuring your organization is seen as credible, accessible, and inspiring to stakeholders, donors, and prospects. Dudley will create a digital presence that is not only visually appealing but tells your story and strengthens your connection to the communities you serve.
To compliment her professional work, Shekinah is passionate about the power of words, the joy of nurturing plants, and the importance of family. She brings creativity, curiosity, and a people-centered perspective to both her career and personal pursuits, believing that meaningful connections are at the heart of lasting impact.