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Spark Ventures Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Brady Josephson Brady Josephson Vancouver, Canada Area Details
Brady Josephson's Spark Ventures Experience August 2008 - September 2010
Job Principal at Shift Charity Consulting Co.
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
shift  July 2015 - Present
North Park University  August 2011 - Present
Chimp - Charitable Impact  January 2014 - July 2015
Peer Giving   September 2013 - July 2015
Charity Express   April 2012 - April 2014
Opportunity International Canada  March 2011 - March 2012
Opportunity International Canada  September 2010 - March 2011
Spark Ventures   August 2008 - September 2010
North Park University  October 2007 - February 2008
Opportunity International  September 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Social Media, Strategic Planning, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Communications, Fundraising, Blogging, Teaching, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Start-ups, Social Networking, Philanthropy, Management, Annual Giving, Digital Strategy

Education
North Park University   2008 — 2008
Masters, Nonprofit Administration

North Park University   2004 — 2007
Bachelor, Science Business and Economics

Suzanna Sund Suzanna Sund Chicago, Illinois Details
Suzanna Sund's Spark Ventures Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Development Associate at Spark Ventures
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
Spark Ventures   September 2015 - Present
Women's Global Education Project  September 2015 - Present
Stanford University  June 2014 - October 2015
Antioch Building Materials   October 2012 - June 2014
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London   September 2011 - September 2012
Jax Bicycle Center  August 2010 - August 2011
Azusa Pacific University  January 2007 - January 2010

Skills
Research, Leadership, Event Management, Public Speaking, Management, Higher Education, Time Management, Editing, Customer Service, Analysis, Sales, Event Planning, Writing

Education
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London   2011 — 2012
Master of Arts Degree, Middle Eastern History, Merit Honors

Azusa Pacific University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree, History and Political Science; minor in Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude

Danielle Borschnack Danielle Borschnack Greater New York City Area Details
Danielle Borschnack's Spark Ventures Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Senior Strategy Analyst at Coach
Industry Retail
Experience
Coach  September 2013 - Present
The Cambridge Group  January 2013 - September 2013
Spark Ventures   2012 - 2013
The Cambridge Group  September 2011 - December 2012
Target  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Management Consulting, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Written & Oral..., Analytics, Market Assessments, Competitive Analysis, Teamwork, Brand Development, Consumer Insight, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Market Research, Strategy, Segmentation

Education
Northwestern University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences, Graduated Cum Laude, with Honors in Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences

London School of Economics and Political Science   2009 — 2009
Study Abroad Course, Environmental Economics & Sustainable Development

Fei Tang Fei Tang Greater Chicago Area Details
Fei Tang's Spark Ventures Experience June 2012 - October 2012
Job Seeking opportunities in marketing research and analytics
Industry Public Policy
Experience
FCB Global  February 2014 - Present
ChinaWise   October 2013 - Present
Spark Ventures   June 2012 - October 2012
Urban Innovation Analysis   January 2012 - June 2012
TEDxRUC   September 2010 - February 2012
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide  September 2010 - December 2010
Marie Stopes International  September 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Stata, Analysis, Nonprofits, Donor Research, Minitab, Qualtrics, R, Market Research, Policy Research, Salesforce.com, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Quantitative Analytics, Leadership, Research, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, Innovation, Project Management, Google Analytics, SAS programming, Data Analysis

Education
University of Chicago   2011 — 2013
MPP, Public Policy

Renmin University of China   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Economics, Finance

No.1 Middle School of Changsha

Jennifer Near Jennifer Near Greater Boston Area Details
Jennifer Near's Spark Ventures Experience July 2012 - July 2014
Job Philanthropic Advisor at Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd./ Sr. Program Officer at The Libra Foundation
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
New Leaders Council  January 2015 - Present
Strategic Philanthropy, Ltd./ The Libra Foundation   September 2012 - Present
Spark Ventures   July 2012 - July 2014
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago  September 2010 - September 2012
University of Sydney DVC International   June 2009 - June 2010
ActionAid Australia   January 2010 - May 2010
Believe in Books Literacy Foundation   2008 - 2009
Keystone Keystone, CO   October 2006 - October 2008
Tulane Athletics Fund   2003 - 2006
Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire   May 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grants, Non-profits, Editing, Strategy, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Newsletters, Community Relations, Grant Reviewing, Grant Monitoring, Program Management, Community Development, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Sydney   2009 — 2010
M.A, International Human Rights Law

Tulane University   2002 — 2006
B.A, International Development and Communication

Julia Clemons Julia Clemons Chicago, Illinois Details
Julia Clemons's Spark Ventures Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job FEMA, Office of Policy & Program Analysis
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Office of Policy & Program Analysis   October 2014 - Present
Iraqi Mutual Aid Society (IMAS)   November 2013 - August 2014
Civic Consulting Alliance  July 2012 - July 2013
Student Action for Refugees (STAR)   September 2011 - December 2011
Spark Ventures   June 2011 - August 2011
Splash! Chicago   January 2010 - June 2011
Campus Catalyst Student Consulting   September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Department of State   July 2010 - September 2010
University of Pennsylvania  June 2009 - September 2009

Education
University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
BA, Political Science; Minor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations

The American University in Cairo   2011 — 2012
Arabic

David DuVall David DuVall Chicago, Illinois Details
David DuVall's Spark Ventures Experience May 2013 - July 2013
Job Associate Director at CCS
Industry Higher Education
Experience
CCS  June 2014 - Present
American Homeowner Preservation   September 2013 - May 2014
North Park University  September 2013 - May 2014
North Park University  August 2010 - May 2014
Spark Ventures   May 2013 - July 2013
Typenex Medical  May 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Program Development, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Research, Customer Service...

Education
North Park University School of Business and Nonprofit Management   2010 — 2014
B.S. Business and Economics, Management

Tasha Seitz Tasha Seitz Chicago, Illinois Details
Tasha Seitz's Spark Ventures Experience 2009 - Present
Job Chief Investment Officer at Impact Engine
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
Impact Engine  May 2014 - Present
JK&B Capital   1997 - Present
Impact Engine  2011 - Present
Social Venture Partners Chicago   2012 - Present
Spark Ventures   2009 - Present
Gartner  1991 - 1995

Skills
Strategy, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Start-ups, Strategic Partnerships, Business Strategy, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Investments, SaaS, Management, Marketing Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Philanthropy, Executive Management, Venture Capital, Leadership Development, Enterprise Software, Angel Investing, Leadership, Growth Capital, Due Diligence, Social Entrepreneurship, Market Research, Go-to-market Strategy, Team Building, Venture Financing, Deal Sourcing, Social Innovation, Impact Investing, Cloud Computing, Board Governance

Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business   1995 — 1997
MBA

Wellesley College   1987 — 1991
BA

David Szaronos David Szaronos Seattle, Washington Details
David Szaronos's Spark Ventures Experience 2013 - 2013
Job Senior Operations Manager at Amazon.com
Industry Retail
Experience
Amazon  May 2015 - Present
Amazon  July 2014 - May 2015
CleanBeeBaby   June 2013 - August 2013
Spark Ventures   2013 - 2013
Bespoke Post  May 2012 - July 2012
Peace Corps  February 2010 - March 2012
Crowe Horwath  May 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, International..., Economic Development, Thought Leadership, Training & Development, Strategic Planning, Microfinance, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Project Management, Community Outreach, Financial Analysis, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Start-ups, Social Media, Analytics, Business Strategy, Business Development, Analysis

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing

Miami University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General

Joann Chen Joann Chen San Francisco Bay Area Details
Joann Chen's Spark Ventures Experience January 2010 - March 2012
Job MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Harvard Business School  August 2014 - Present
Overseas Private Investment Corporation  May 2015 - August 2015
Sanergy  June 2014 - July 2014
ImpactAssets  March 2012 - May 2014
Spark Ventures   January 2010 - March 2012
The Cambridge Group  August 2008 - January 2010
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis  June 2007 - July 2008
South African Consulate General  February 2006 - March 2008

Skills
Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Research, Entrepreneurship, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Economics, Investments, Strategy, Emerging Markets, Due Diligence

Education
Harvard Business School   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The University of Chicago   2004 — 2008
BA, Economics, African Studies

Alejandro Correa Alejandro Correa New York, New York Details
Alejandro Correa's Spark Ventures Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Associate at A.T. Kearney
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
A.T. Kearney   September 2014 - Present
Spark Ventures   June 2013 - August 2013
A.T. Kearney   January 2011 - May 2012
A.T. Kearney   April 2010 - January 2011
A.T. Kearney   July 2008 - March 2010
A.T. Kearney   May 2006 - June 2008
Universidad Iberoamericana  January 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Management Consulting, Strategic Consulting, Strategy Development, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Cost Reduction, Process Engineering, Operations Management, FMCG, Telecommunications, Consumer Products, Government, Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Business Development, Corporate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Competitive Analysis, Business Planning, Acquisition Integration, Private Equity

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation   2009 — 2009
Introduction to architecture (pre-professional program)

Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Physics Engineering

Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica   2004 — 2004
Summer exchange program, Optics

Morgan Tucker Morgan Tucker Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Morgan Tucker's Spark Ventures Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job International Development Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
University Research Co., LLC (URC) & Center for Human Services (CHS)   April 2015 - Present
Viva Rio  February 2014 - August 2014
Central Coast Children's Foundation  September 2013 - August 2014
Spark Ventures   May 2013 - August 2013
Central Coast Children's Foundation  September 2012 - August 2013
People Helping People Global  May 2012 - August 2012
Esperanza International  July 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Spanish, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Political Science, Research, Intercultural..., Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Strategy, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Grant Writing, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Nonprofits, International..., Public Speaking, Fundraising, Management, Program Development, Public Policy, Event Planning, Social Entrepreneurship

Education
Monterey Institute of International Studies   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), International Development, 3.87/4.00

Development Project Management Institute   2014 — 2014
Development Project Management Institute Certificate

Truman State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Universidad Americana (NI)   2011 — 2011
International Development, Global Business, Diplomacy and International Relations

Sewanee-The University of the South   2010 — 2010
Social Entrepreneurship Education Program (SEED)

Tasha Heidenrich Tasha Heidenrich Aurora, Illinois Details
Tasha Heidenrich's Spark Ventures Experience September 2012 - January 2013
Job Senior Research Analyst, International Projects, NORC
Industry Public Policy
Experience
National Opinion Research Center  June 2013 - May 2015
Spark Ventures   September 2012 - January 2013
World Vision  June 2012 - August 2012
Human Development Forum Foundation   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Stata, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Data Analysis, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Editing, SPSS, Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Fundraising, International..., Qualitative Research, Grant Writing, Nonprofits

Education
University of Chicago   2011 — 2013
Master in Public Policy, Harris School of Public Policy

Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree, Economics

Amanda Shadoin Amanda Shadoin Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Amanda Shadoin's Spark Ventures Experience September 2008 - March 2009
Job Middle School Youth Program Instructional Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator with ISD 197 School Age Care
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
ImpactLives Inc.   November 2014 - Present
ISD 197 School Age Care   March 2014 - Present
Meeker County Community Homes   May 2002 - Present
ISD 197 School Age Care   August 2013 - March 2014
Children International  October 2009 - July 2011
Spark Ventures   September 2008 - March 2009
World Relief  September 2007 - May 2008
North Park University  January 2006 - May 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Grants, Teaching

Education
North Park University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Global Studies

Independent School District 466

Monica Cholewinski Monica Cholewinski Greater Chicago Area Details
Monica Cholewinski's Spark Ventures Experience December 2010 - January 2011
Job Biologist & PreHealth Professional
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
CommunityHealth  May 2010 - Present
North Park University  January 2010 - May 2011
Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society   September 2009 - May 2011
Spark Ventures   December 2010 - January 2011
North Park University  August 2009 - October 2010
Le Peep Restaurant  May 2008 - May 2010

Education
North Park University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Lucy Jodlowska Lucy Jodlowska Chicago, Illinois Details
Lucy Jodlowska's Spark Ventures Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Director of Social Impact Investments at Spark Ventures
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Spark Ventures   August 2014 - Present
Spark Ventures   March 2012 - August 2014
Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development  January 2011 - March 2012
Ember Arts   May 2010 - August 2010
American Red Cross  September 2009 - May 2010
Team Monterey-El Salvador Development Practicum   May 2009 - January 2010
Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois   October 2005 - September 2008
Wood Dale Park District  September 2001 - June 2005

Skills
International..., Social Entrepreneurship, International Relations, Program Evaluation, Business Development, Nonprofits, International Project..., Spanish, Program Development, Community Outreach, Capacity Building, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Training, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Photography, Intercultural..., Human Rights, Social Enterprise, Digital Photography, New Business Development, Event Management, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Project Planning, Emerging Markets, Organizational..., Editing, Volunteer Management, French, Film Photography, Photoshop, Administration, Logical Thinker, Social Media, Analysis, Polish, Performance Monitoring, Impact Evaluation, Languages, Data Analysis, Wedding Photography, Strategy, Nonprofit Leadership

Education
Monterey Institute of International Studies, Fisher Graduate School of International Business   2009 — 2011
Dual degree MPA & MBA, International Public Administration and Business Administration

University of Illinois at Chicago   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Spanish

Université Laval   2003 — 2003
French

Universidad de Guanajuato   2002 — 2002
Spanish

Andrew Hastie Andrew Hastie Chicago, Illinois Details
Andrew Hastie's Spark Ventures Experience June 2012 - May 2013
Job Advisory Staff at EY
Industry Accounting
Experience
EY  July 2015 - Present
NDH Group, Ltd.   January 2015 - May 2015
SenseAgility Group  June 2013 - August 2014
Spark Ventures   June 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Editing, Social Media, Accounting, Data Analysis, Market Research, Financial Analysis, Tax, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking, Financial Accounting

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2012 — 2015
Master of Science, Accounting

University of Chicago   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Monica Kelsh Monica Kelsh San Francisco Bay Area Details
Monica Kelsh's Spark Ventures Experience May 2013 - September 2013
Job International business and development policy professional
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
FCPA Compliance Investigation Firm  February 2015 - Present
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation   February 2014 - September 2014
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey  August 2011 - July 2014
Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development (AASD)   June 2012 - January 2014
Spark Ventures   May 2013 - September 2013
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey  January 2013 - June 2013
Nordstrom  June 2009 - June 2011
UC Santa Barbara  April 2006 - March 2009

Skills
Career Advising, Outstanding Customer..., Sales Support, Spanish, Community Outreach, International Relations, Event Planning, Student Affairs, Social Networking, Social Media, Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Grant Preparation, Team Leadership, Team Building, Academic Advising, Resume Writing, Report Writing, Cross-cultural..., Data Analysis, Research Design, Research, Database Administration, Training Facilitation, Project Design, Partnership-building, Survey Design, Program Evaluation, Rural Community..., Policy, International..., Intercultural..., Analysis, Policy Analysis, Leadership, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Customer Service

Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey   2013 — 2014
MBA International Business, Economics

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey   2011 — 2013
MA International Policy, Human Security & Development

University of California, Santa Barbara   2005 — 2009
BA, Global Studies, Spanish

Universidad de Alcalá   2007 — 2007

Mary Beth Johnson Mary Beth Johnson Chicago, Illinois Details
Mary Beth Johnson's Spark Ventures Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Marketing and Community Relations Specialist at Whole Foods Market
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Spark Ventures   September 2015 - Present
Whole Foods Market  December 2014 - Present
Chicago Yoga Center and LifeStart Wellness   January 2014 - Present
Riecken Community Libraries   April 2014 - September 2015
Whole Foods Market  November 2013 - December 2014
Rotary International  January 2013 - September 2013
Rotary International  June 2009 - September 2013
Rotary International  May 2010 - October 2010
Marhaba: Volunteers in the Middle East   February 2007 - August 2009
Rotary International  January 2008 - June 2009

Skills
Program Management, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Non-profits, Public Speaking, International..., Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, Community Development, Leadership, Training, Partnership-building, Philanthropy, Program Evaluation, Project Management, Event Management, Higher Education, Social Media, International Education, Relationship Management, Grants, Leadership Development, Community Outreach

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2005 — 2006
Master of Education, Higher Education Administration, International Education

Missouri State University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Mass Media Major, Communications Minor

Chicago Yoga Center   2013 — 2013
200-hour Yoga Certification, Yoga Teacher Training, Hatha Yoga - Theory and Practice

The Partnering Initiative - Essential Skills for Effective Partnering   2013 — 2013
Certificate in Partnering Practice (in progress), Multi-stakeholder and Cross-sector Partnering

Justine Gendron Justine Gendron Los Angeles, California Details
Justine Gendron's Spark Ventures Experience October 2012 - November 2012
Job Editor
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
"A Bad Luck Guy in a Bad Luck Town"   June 2014 - Present
Freelance  May 2006 - Present
One Day on Earth  May 2013 - January 2015
TCD Studios  February 2013 - June 2014
"Devil May Care"   February 2013 - February 2014
Wikimedia Foundation  October 2012 - August 2013
"Pimp Bobby"   March 2013 - March 2013
"The Mule"   February 2013 - February 2013
"Easy Abby: Episodes 1-5"   August 2012 - January 2013
Spark Ventures   October 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Documentaries, Video, Editing, Music Videos, Feature Films, Independent Film, Storytelling, Script Supervising, P2, Comedy, HDV, XDCAM, RED, Post-Production, DSLR, Digital Workflow, Assistant Editing, Data Wrangling, Film Production, Film, Short Films, Video Production

Education
Columbia College Chicago   2003 — 2007
BA, Film and Video

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School   1999 — 2003
Trade Certificate, Marketing/CIS

Emmaline Niendorf Emmaline Niendorf New York, New York Details
Emmaline Niendorf's Spark Ventures Experience March 2013 - August 2013
Job Master's Candidate at New York University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
One To World  January 2015 - Present
New York University  March 2014 - December 2014
New York University  June 2014 - September 2014
Spark Ventures   March 2013 - August 2013
Otherwise Incorporated  June 2011 - March 2013
KLBDAV Women's College   May 2010 - August 2010
Michigan State University  January 2010 - May 2010
Capital Area Literacy Coalition  May 2009 - May 2010

Education
New York University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (MA)

Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
B.A.

Stephanie Denzer Stephanie Denzer Greater Chicago Area Details
Stephanie Denzer's Spark Ventures Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Program Manager, Spark Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Spark Ventures   January 2012 - Present
Grameen Foundation  August 2009 - June 2011
Johns Hopkins University SAIS  August 2010 - December 2010
Pro Mujer International  September 2008 - December 2008
HelpArgentina   August 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Microfinance, International..., Spanish, Non-profits, International Relations, Latin America, Capacity Building, Nonprofits, Strategy, Political Science, Social Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, NGOs, Marketing Communications, Policy Analysis, Editing, Civil Society

Education
University of Chicago - Committee on International Relations   2011 — 2012
MA, International Development

Columbia University in the City of New York   2005 — 2009
BA, Hispanic Studies with a Specialization in Economics

Richard A. Johnson Richard A. Johnson Greater Chicago Area Details
Richard A. Johnson's Spark Ventures Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Social Entrepreneur, CEO at Spark Ventures
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Spark Ventures   September 2007 - Present
Allowance for Good  2011 - Present
North Park University  2002 - 2010
One Smooth Stone  1996 - 2000

Skills
Social Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Board Development, International..., Public Relations, Project Management, Capacity Building

Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive Program in Corporate Strategy

Trinity International University   2000 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.) Religion and Cultural Studies

Trinity International University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Communications

Marisa Daley Marisa Daley Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Marisa Daley's Spark Ventures Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Executive Vice President Corporate Business Development
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
The MIL Corporation  October 2014 - Present
Spark Ventures   January 2014 - Present
HPT Advisory Services LLC   February 2012 - Present
Centers for Disease Control  March 2002 - February 2012
PricewaterhouseCoopers  April 2005 - January 2012
BearingPoint  August 2002 - April 2005
KPMG  January 1998 - August 2002
Cap Gemini America  August 1996 - January 1998

Skills
Management Consulting, Project Management, SDLC, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Consulting, Government, Organizational Design, Information Technology, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Program Management, IT Strategy, Business Transformation, Change Management, Governance, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Business Process, Project Portfolio..., Vendor Management

Education
Loyola College in Maryland   1992 — 1996
BBA, MIS, Minor in Spanish

Yaxi Deng Yaxi Deng Greater New York City Area Details
Yaxi Deng's Spark Ventures Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Research, Strategy and Relationship Building Professional
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
THiNKGREEN! Global Advisors, Inc.   December 2014 - June 2015
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China  September 2014 - November 2014
Smart Agriculture Analytics  September 2013 - April 2014
Spark Ventures   June 2013 - August 2013
Chicago Policy Review  January 2013 - June 2013
Urban Innovative Project   September 2012 - December 2012
Morgan Stanley Bank International(China) Limited   May 2012 - June 2012
University of Michigan Psychology Department  May 2011 - April 2012
ABN AMRO Teda Fund Management Co,ltd.   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
SPSS, Economics, Research, Stata, Public Policy, Microsoft Excel, Qualitative Research, Econometrics, Statistics, Psychology, Policy, International..., Market Research, Quantative Analysis, Editing, Report Writing, Program Evaluation, Salesforce.com, Start-ups, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, SAS, Survey Methodology, Data Analysis

Education
University of Chicago   2012 — 2014
Master of Public Policy, Economic Policy Analysis, Economics, Political Science, Statistics

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Art degree with dual concentrations, Psychology, Economics

University of Cambridge   2010 — 2010
Study Abroad

High School affiliated to Renmin University of China

Travis Hiltrop Travis Hiltrop Greater Chicago Area Details
Travis Hiltrop's Spark Ventures Experience September 2011 - 2013
Job Mobile Product Principal Solstice Mobile
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Solstice Mobile  April 2011 - Present
Spark Ventures   September 2011 - 2013
CHICAGO Dance Marathon   August 2011 - 2013
Just Go Faster, LLC   January 2010 - 2012
University of Iowa  August 2009 - March 2011
University of Iowa  September 2005 - July 2009
University of Iowa RiverRun   April 2008 - April 2009
University of Iowa Dance Marathon  February 2008 - February 2009

Skills
Mobile Technology, Mobile Devices, Mobile Solutions, SharePoint, SharePoint Designer, Excel, Sponsorship Development, Triathlon, Event Management, Agile, Certified Scrum Master..., Business Analysis, Microsoft Office, Business Process, Resource Allocation, Financial Analysis, Project Finance, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodologies, Leadership, E-commerce, Sponsorship, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Solutions Marketing, Android, Strategy, Nonprofits, Mobile Applications, Project Management, Product Management, Business Strategy, Scrum

Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance

University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business   2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, General

Marcia McDonnell Marcia McDonnell Greater Chicago Area Details
Marcia McDonnell's Spark Ventures Experience 2013 - Present
Job Finance Manager at Spark Ventures
Industry Accounting
Experience
Spark Ventures   2013 - Present
Ernst & Young  September 2008 - 2012

Skills
Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Accounting, Financial Modeling, US GAAP, Internal Audit, External Audit, Financial Audits, Consolidation, Salesforce.com, Prospect Research

Education
Saint Mary's College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance

Gavriella Keyles Gavriella Keyles San Francisco, California Details
Gavriella Keyles's Spark Ventures Experience April 2014 - July 2014
Job Communications & Program Manager at REvolv
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
RE-volv   September 2014 - Present
New Sector Alliance  September 2014 - July 2015
Spark Ventures   April 2014 - July 2014
Farm Journal Media  July 2013 - July 2014
Jewish Theatre Ensemble   November 2010 - April 2014
Northwestern University Phonathon  January 2012 - March 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   August 2008 - 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Spanish, Research, Politics, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Public Policy, Budgets, Communication, Writing, Project Management, Solar Energy, Presentations, Graphic Design, Program Management, Crowdfunding, Non-profit Program...

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude, Middle East & North African Studies (MENA Studies), Theatre

School for International Training   2012 — 2012
Morocco: Multiculturalism and Human Rights, Research methods and ethics; human rights; Arabic; independent study

The Hebrew University   2012 — 2012
Intensive Hebrew

Claire Silberg Claire Silberg Fairport, New York Details
Claire Silberg's Spark Ventures Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Student at St. Lawrence University
Industry
Experience
St. Lawrence University  Reading and Math TutorSt. Lawrence UniversitySeptember 2012 - May 2015
Spark Ventures   May 2014 - August 2014
Colobus Conservation Non-Profit Organization   November 2013 - December 2013
YMCA of Greater Rochester  June 2013 - August 2013
Richardson's Canal House  June 2012 - July 2013
Farm Sanctuary  January 2013 - January 2013
Jackson and Hines   December 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Event Planning, Community Outreach, Team Leadership, Leadership, Research, PowerPoint, Facebook, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Skill, Higher Education, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sustainability, Fundraising, Program Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word

Education
St. Lawrence University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Art and Art History

St. Lawrence University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Katelyn Melloh Katelyn Melloh Chicago, Illinois Details
Katelyn Melloh's Spark Ventures Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Marketing and Communications Associate at Spark Ventures
Industry International Trade and Development
Experience
Spark Ventures   September 2014 - Present
1 & Only Fitness   February 2014 - August 2014
Irish Gardens  August 2011 - May 2013
The Field Museum  June 2012 - August 2012
Seasons Gardens   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Writing, Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Childcare, International..., Cultural Research, Refugees, Human Rights, International Human..., Long Distance Running, Literature, Copy Editing, Latin American Studies, Traditional Andean..., International Travel

Education
University of Notre Dame   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, Honors

Elon University   2009 — 2010
n/a

Cathedral   2005 — 2009

Micaela McCabe Micaela McCabe Greater Chicago Area Details
Micaela McCabe's Spark Ventures Experience September 2013 - January 2014
Job Industrial Designer at Leapfrog Product Development
Industry Design
Experience
Leapfrog Product Development   September 2013 - Present
Spark Ventures   September 2013 - January 2014
Mden   August 2008 - August 2013
University of Michigan  September 2012 - May 2013
Covaron Advanced Materials   June 2012 - December 2012
AIESEC United States  January 2010 - December 2012
University of Michigan Global Intercultural Experience for Undergraduates   July 2011 - August 2011
University of Michigan  September 2010 - May 2011
EduCARE India  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Product Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhinoceros, Solidworks, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, Grant Writing, MIG welding, Marketing, French, Travel Planning

Education
University of Michigan   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Product Design, International Development

Bilkent Üniversitesi / Bilkent University   2012 — 2012
International Relations and Affairs

Beth Wartinger Beth Wartinger Chicago, Illinois Details
Beth Wartinger's Spark Ventures Experience 2015 - 2015
Job Independent Contractor at Orchid Strategy Group
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Orchid Strategy Group   July 2015 - Present
Independent Contractor  February 2015 - Present
Various Clients  February 2015 - Present
Infogroup  June 2014 - February 2015
Spark Ventures   2015 - 2015
United Airlines  May 2012 - June 2014
Analytics: Navistar, Inc   October 2010 - April 2012
Navistar Financial Corporation  April 2007 - October 2010
Navistar Financial Corporation  December 2005 - April 2007
ABN AMRO - LaSalle   2003 - 2005

Skills
Analysis, CRM, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Management, Program Management, Sales, Marketing, Project Planning, Integrated Marketing, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Database Management, Financial Reporting, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Risk Management, Event Planning, Business Strategy, Market Research, Marketing Management, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Financial Modeling, PowerPoint, Word, Customer Relations, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Financial Planning, SAS Enterprise Guide, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, B2B Marketing, B2C Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Public..., Strategy, Project Management, Telecommunications, Corporate Finance, Email Marketing

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2008 — 2010
MBA, Honors, Marketing / Strategy, Execution & Evaluation

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYEast   1999 — 2003
Honors; BACHELOR OF ARTS, ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Emily EtsHokin Emily EtsHokin San Diego, California Details
Emily EtsHokin's Spark Ventures Experience May 2012 - September 2013
Job International Public Service Master of Science at DePaul University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
DePaul University  September 2013 - June 2015
Spark Ventures   May 2012 - September 2013
African Impact  March 2012 - April 2012
Tuesday's Child Chicago   June 2011 - August 2011
Jewish Child and Family Service - Autism Academy   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Event Management, Fundraising, Managing Database, Non-profit Volunteer, Travel Arrangements, Adventure Travel, Travel Planning, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Relationship Management, Research, Social Networking, Program Development

Education
DePaul University   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), International Public Service

University of Colorado at Boulder   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Britni Hunt Britni Hunt Chicago, Illinois Details
Britni Hunt's Spark Ventures Experience August 2010 - August 2013
Job Consultant at Bain & Company
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
Bain & Company  October 2014 - Present
J.P. Morgan   June 2013 - August 2013
Spark Ventures   August 2010 - August 2013
The Cambridge Group  January 2012 - August 2012
The Cambridge Group  December 2009 - December 2011
The Cambridge Group  July 2008 - December 2009
Motorola Inc  February 2008 - May 2008
Motorola  May 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Management Consulting, Business Development, Management, Proposal Writing, Leadership, Business Planning, Event Planning, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Data Analysis, Operations Management

Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business   2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Purdue University   2003 — 2007
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, Management, Economics

IES Vienna

Jenny Risch Jenny Risch Chicago, Illinois Details
Jenny Risch's Spark Ventures Experience January 2011 - November 2011
Job Business Development Professional with a penchant for startups and social enterprises
Industry Internet
Experience
Frequency540  November 2013 - February 2015
Sittercity  March 2012 - November 2013
Spark Ventures   January 2011 - November 2011
The Cara Program  September 2009 - December 2010
Centro  March 2006 - April 2007
YMCA Camp Minikani  1999 - 2004

Skills
Account Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Program Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Program Management, Marketing, Training, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Fundraising, Management, Public Speaking, Customer Relations, Salesforce.com, Pitch Development

Education
Marquette University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

London Metropolitan University   2004 — 2004

Divine Savior Holy Angels   1996 — 2000

Marquita Hanus Marquita Hanus Greater Chicago Area Details
Marquita Hanus's Spark Ventures Experience 2008 - 2009
Job Senior Sales Manager at CareerBuilder.com
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
CareerBuilder.com  June 2013 - Present
CareerBuilder.com  June 2012 - Present
Euromonitor International  December 2011 - June 2012
Career Builder.com   July 2008 - December 2011
Spark Ventures   2008 - 2009
Chicago Futures   September 1997 - November 2000
Merrill Lynch  February 1995 - September 1997

Skills
Salesforce.com, SaaS, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Account Management, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Business Development, Sales, Sales Process, B2B, Lead Generation, Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Solution Selling, SEM

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1992 — 1996
Theatre/Journalism

Nancy O'Leary Nancy O'Leary Greater Chicago Area Details
Nancy O'Leary's Spark Ventures Experience 2009 - Present
Job CFO, JK&B Capital
Industry Venture Capital & Private Equity
Experience
JK&B Capital   1996 - Present
Spark Ventures   2009 - Present
San Diego Social Venture Partners  2013 - Present

Skills
Venture Capital, Investments, Nonprofits, Private Equity, Fundraising, Auditing, Strategy, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Planning

Education
Bradley University

Justin Prevost-Schultz Justin Prevost-Schultz Greater Chicago Area Details
Justin Prevost-Schultz's Spark Ventures Experience January 2010 - May 2010
Job Annual Giving Manager at North Park University
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
North Park University  January 2014 - Present
St. Josaphat Parish   February 2012 - January 2014
Swedish Covenant Hospital  May 2011 - September 2011
Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management   July 2010 - September 2011
Lakeview Pantry  March 2011 - June 2011
American Diabetes Association  April 2010 - August 2010
Spark Ventures   January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Stewardship, Grants, Annual Giving, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Research, Team Building, Project Management, Editing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Sales, Management

Education
North Park University   2007 — 2011
Bach. of Sci., Business Management

High School
Diploma

Tina Erickson Tina Erickson Greater Chicago Area Details
Tina Erickson's Spark Ventures Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Vice President of Development at Spark Ventures
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Spark Ventures   July 2015 - Present
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science  March 2009 - July 2015
The Night Ministry  2003 - 2009
The Blowitz-Ridgeway Foundation   1997 - 2003
Congressional Aide and National Political Fundraiser   1983 - 1990

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Program Development, Non-profits, Research, Social Media, Public Relations, Newsletters, Stewardship, Social Services, Grants, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Teaching, Annual Giving, Editing, Higher Education, Leadership Development, Media Relations, Student Affairs, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Event Planning

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1979 — 1983
Political Science and Government

HANNAH ELOGE HANNAH ELOGE Chicago, Illinois Details
HANNAH ELOGE's Spark Ventures Experience August 2009 - April 2010
Job Creative Director | Marketing | Design | Photographer | Social Media
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Children's HopeChest  October 2009 - Present
Hannah Eloge Creative   June 2014 - Present
Dr. Kevin Leman   January 2012 - Present
Spark Ventures   August 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Nonprofits, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Leadership Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Program Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Social Media, Community Development, Photography, Event Planning, Leadership

Education
North Park University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management and Elementary Education

North Park University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management