Abigail has been involved in executive management in both the private and nonprofit sectors for more than 20 years. In her current role, she serves as CFO and leads the ADEA management team responsible for finance, administration, information technology, membership, communications, marketing, meetings, professional development, knowledge management and application services. During her tenure, ADEA’s membership has grown from 2,000 individual members to more than 18,000, with a 90% retention rate. Institutional membership has grown more than 25%. Previously, in a similar role at a strategy-consulting firm, Abigail was responsible for expanding the firm’s administrative and financial infrastructure to meet the needs of new and maturing lines of business. She earned a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Virginia and a B.A. in History from Smith College.
Joseph has been involved in finance for 25 years. In his current position, he is responsible for all financial activities for the National Association of School Psychologists. This includes the annual budget, monthly financial reporting to staff and the Board of Directors, internal controls, coordination of the year-end audit, investment portfolio, 401K plan, review of contracts, quarterly budget presentations to the Board and Delegate Assembly, insurance, office lease, performance budgeting, and financial analysis for pricing products and services. Previously, as CFO at The Endocrine Society, Joseph was responsible for similar activities. Before that, he was a partner at Stoy, Malone & Co. CPA's where he was responsible for conducting audits and preparing tax returns for clients in various industries, including not-for-profit, real estate, printing, retail, and service organizations. He earned BA in Accounting from Catholic University of America and is currently a member of Maryland Association of CPA's.
Martin has been involved in corporate management, consulting, and adult education for 30 years. In his current position, he is responsible for strategic planning, operational performance audits, and strategic agility/change management. Previously, as President of RAD Data Communications, Martin ran a $40M technology company. He was responsible for the company's P&L, managing all aspects of its financial performance. Before that, he worked as VP of Channel Operations at Visual Networks, where he built and ran a global $14M indirect channel operation. In that role, he managed this division's budget and revenue delivery. Martin currently serves on the Board of Directors for U.S. Lacrosse. He earned his MBA in Finance from Cornell University and a BA in Philosophy and Economics from The College of Wooster. Martin conducts webinars and develops tools for use by management professionals in a variety of sectors. He also teaches courses at the Johns Hopkins University Graduate School of Business and the American Management Association in strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, and other areas.
Salimah has over 25 years of experience in financial management. In her current position, her responsibilities include budget development, fiscal policy development, financial reporting of quarterly and annual financial statements, audits, fiscal agent to grassroots organizations, development investments, and assets management planning. In her previous position as a Real Estate Settlement Officer, she coordinated, audited, and approved the finalization of documentation for financing business commercial properties. She established bank and investment accounts, managed office procurement, and did accounting recordation for employee leave. She is on the Board of Directors for the PinPoint Theatre Association, and the Greater Baden-Aquasco Citizen’s Association. She holds a Masters in Business Finance from the University of the District of Columbia, and a B.A. in Business Finance & Banking from Howard University.
The Series will be taking place at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is located in Dupont Circle, minutes from downtown Washington DC and is close to all forms of public transportation. The building's entrance is on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The full address is:
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1779 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036
The December 1, 2011 Leadership Series seminar will be in the Root Room A/B Combo at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Public Transportation:
By Metro: The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is located on the Metro Red Line at the Dupont Circle Stop. It is within a 5 minute walk from the Metro Station to the meeting venue. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
By Train: If you are traveling by train, you will arrive at Union Station where you have two options to continue. You can take a taxi for the approximate cost of $15 or you can take the Metro Red Line to the Dupont Circle Stop. As you exit the station you will be at Q Street, NW and Connecticut Avenue, NW. Turn right on Connecticut and cross into the Circle. Exit the Circle on Massachusetts Avenue, NW and the Carnegie Endowment will be approximately 2 blocks down on the left.
Directions By Car:
From North, I-95 Take Interstate 95 south to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring/Northern Virginia. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left. From Northwest, I-270 Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 495 (Capital Beltway) towards Silver Spring. Once on I-495, take exit 33, Connecticut Avenue. You will head south on Connecticut Avenue. Stay on Connecticut Avenue until you come to Dupont Circle. Enter the Circle and take the Massachusetts Avenue Exit. The venue will be approximately 1 block down on your left.
From West, I-66/Rt. 50 Interstate 66 and Route 50 both connect with the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Take I-66/Rt. 50 towards Washington DC. Go across the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge. Once you cross the bridge, exit left at E Street. From E Street, take the Virginia Avenue exit. Bear left, following signs for 23rd Street, NW. Make a right turn onto 23rd Street. At the first traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto New Hampshire Avenue, NW. Stay on New Hampshire until you come to Dupont Circle (second traffic circle). Take the 3rd exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the left.
From South, I-95 Take Interstate 95-N to Interstate 395-N. Take 395-N into the District. Continue onto US-1 N (following signs for 14th Street/National Mall). Continue onto 14th Street, NW. Stay on 14th Street, NW. At the first traffic circle, exit onto Massachusetts Avenue, NW. At the second traffic circle (Dupont Circle), continue straight to stay on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. The venue will be on the right.
Parking: Carnegie Endowment does not offer onsite parking. There are several parking garages within a 5 minute walk to the Carnegie Building.
Atlantic Parking 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 7:00pm Rates: 0-1 Hour = $6 Each Additional Hour =$6 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 3 minutes walking time.
Central Parking System 1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Open: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 8:30pm Rates: 0-1 Hour =$6 Each Additional Hour = $5 Maximum all day =$11 As you exit the parking garage, make a left on Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Meeting Venue will be on the left. Approximately 5 minutes walking time.
Our unique one-on-one mentoring sessions offer you the opportunity to sit down with an experienced fundraising professional for 30 minutes to discuss any questions that are specific to your organization. Mentoring sessions cover the same topics as the seminars, and we will assign you a mentor based on his/her availability at your requested times.
Mentoring sessions are available for the cost of $0.00 per session. If you register for a full Summit pass, 0 mentoring sessions are included in the pass.
Below is a list of mentors who will be available at the Summit. Please note that you must register to attend at least one seminar in order to sign up for a mentor.
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$ 110.00
8:30 AM-12:00 PM
1:00 PM-4:30 PM