Debbie’s decade of experience at nonprofits before joining Build prepared her well to be Partner. Large engagements have allowed her to develop a deep expertise in project management and prioritization. Debbie has interacted with audiences that spanned entry-level to executive, which gives her many lenses to look at the recommendations and solutions Build provides to our clients. This also allows her to understand the change management required for any strategic initiative.  Debbie has consistently demonstrated an ability to get things done amidst conflict and challenges, and she is a creative problem-solver.

Tom has worked with hundreds of organizations of all kinds, from Chambers of Commerce to religious organizations, national museums to rural health networks, and local youth organizations to international research institutes. He pioneered the concept of applying return on investment (ROI) principles to nonprofit fundraising, and fundraisers have described his work as the “silver bullet” that justifies larger investments in nonprofit organizations.

Hundreds of organizations have utilized Tom’s sustainability planning techniques to ensure they can thrive in a tight money environment. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, which provides the framework for his Investment-Driven Model™ of fundraising and led to the development of the Organizational Value Proposition®, which is widely used by corporations, foundations, and individuals as confirmation that the nonprofits in which they invest are truly delivering outcomes with values.

Carrie Fox is the founder and CEO of Mission Partners, a woman-owned strategic communications firm and Certified B Corporation that guides high-potential nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible corporations in realizing their greatest social impact. Since launching her first firm in 2004, she has guided hundreds of organizations around the world to lead with purpose, fueling organizations and their missions forward in new and more impactful ways.

She worked in several public affairs and public relations firms, including Prism Public Affairs, before launching her own. Those early career experiences, coupled with her unique career start as director of communications and spokesperson for Ripken Baseball, which was founded to manage Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.’s many efforts, including his nationally recognized youth baseball initiative, helped her hone a unique blend of services that sit at the intersection of public relations, policy and philanthropy.  

Carrie is an engaged resident of Rockville, MD, where she resides with her husband, two elementary age daughters, and their dog, Baxter. 

Jennifer C. Loftus is a Founding Partner of and National Director for Astron Solutions, a New York City-based compensation and Human Resource consulting firm. Jennifer has 27 years of experience garnered at organizations including the Hay Group, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Eagle Electric Manufacturing Company, and Harcourt General.

Jennifer has held volunteer leadership roles with SHRM, New York City SHRM, and WorldatWork. She serves as a subject matter expert to the SHRM Learning System and as a SHRM instructor. Jennifer is a sought-after speaker for local & national conferences and media outlets.

Jennifer has an MBA in Human Resource Management with highest honors from Pace University and a BS in Accounting summa cum laude from Rutgers University.

Being born and raised in the city of Compton, giving back has always been embedded into Christi’s DNA. Being involved heavily in the church, volunteering for many organizations, and working in the community is what birthed her very own nonprofit, Children Striving Together, which later created The Power Legacy. When she first started her business, she only had library books and expensive startup fees with neither assistance nor guidance. Christi wants to ensure that this does not happen to the next person with a vision, dream, and solution to a reoccurring problem.