President (2024 - 2026) - VACANT

Erin Truax 

Vice President & Treasurer (2023 - 2025)

Assistant Director, Prospect Research & Management, University of Montana

Erin (she/her) is the Assistant Director of Prospect Research & Management at the University of Montana Foundation where she has worked since 2014. She began her career in prospect research at the University of Colorado, her alma mater. Erin recently moved to Oshkosh, WI where she enjoys exploring her new state along with her husband and spoiled Corgi.

Patricia Adams 

Secretary (2023 - 2025)

Prospect Research Analyst, Willamette University 

Patricia (she/her) is a prospect research analyst at Willamette University in Salem, OR. She has been working in development for over 15 years; seven in prospect research. Patricia started her journey into advancement as a development assistant at the Johns Hopkins Fund for Medicine, then eventually made her way to the West Coast and Willamette to work in various roles on the Advancement Strategies and Operations team before assuming her present position. She lives in Salem with her husband, daughter, and miniature dachshund.

Sarah Greenberg

Programming Co-Director (2023 - 2025)

Development Associate, Prospect Management & Research, Partners in Health

Sarah (she/her) is a Prospect Management and Research Strategist at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for over ten years, serving in program administration and community engagement roles at organizations including the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington and EZRA Multi-Service Center, a social service agency in her hometown of Chicago. She holds a B.S. and an MPA from Indiana University’s O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. She lives in Seattle with her spouse, child and a very social cat.

Megan Tedeschi

Programming Co-Director (2023 - 2025)

Managing Director, Prospect Development, UNICEF USA

Megan (she/her) is the Managing Director, Prospect Development for UNICEF USA where establishes the priorities and vision for the prospect development area including moves management, pipeline development, prospect research, data hygiene and reporting standards to drive data-informed fundraising. Working in Prospect Development for over 10 years, Megan has gained expertise in due diligence best practices, corporate and institutional research, philanthropic trend analysis, team building and project management. She previously held Prospect Development roles at The George Washington University, Johnson & Wales University, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Megan holds a BA in Art History from Boston University. She lives in Portland on an apple orchard with her family.

James Miller

Mentorship Director (2024 - 2026)

Corporate & Nonprofit Prospect Researcher, Washington State University Foundation

James Miller is the Corporate and Nonprofit Prospect Researcher at the Washington State University Foundation. Before coming to WSU, he was a prospect researcher for the University of Pittsburgh. And, before that, he was a librarian and library director.  He lives in Pittsburgh with his cat and child.  James received Bachelor's and Masters degrees from the University of Michigan.

Katie Bokenkamp 

Communications Director (2024 - 2026)

Research Analyst, Foundation Relations, OHSU Foundation

Katie (she/her) works for Oregon Health and Sciences University Foundation as a Research Analyst supporting the Foundation Relations team. She previously worked at Willamette University as both a database administrator and prospect research analyst. Katie received a B.A. in History and Italian from the University of Denver (DU) as well as a Masters of Library and Information Science from DU. Residing in Salem, OR, Katie occupies herself with taking far too many photos of her cats (Rupert and Monty), playing video games with her fiancé (Alex), and searching for her next favorite restaurant. 

Jennifer Vourlas 

Membership Director (2024 - 2026)

Prospect Management Strategist, Washington State University 

Jennifer (she/her) has been a Prospect Management Strategist at Washington State University since 2022. She received a B.A. in social sciences from WSU and received an M.S. in communication studies from Portland State University. Jennifer lives in Vancouver, WA. When she is not working, she is busy around the house with her two children, husband, and a couple of misbehaved dogs.

Christina Muhlbach 

Webmaster (2024 - 2026)

Prospect Management & Research Strategist, Fred Hutch Cancer Center

Christina (she/her) has been with Fred Hutch Cancer Center since 2022 working in prospect research and management. Christina has a B.S. from Northern Michigan University. She started her career in fundraising at Interlochen Center for the Arts as an Advancement Assistant and worked at the Women's Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area as a Volunteer Coordinator and a Fund Development Assistant before moving to Seattle and working as a Development Coordinator for Seattle CityClub. She lives in Seattle and enjoys spending her time reading.

Conference Director (2024 - 2026) - VACANT

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