Vu Le, with one E and pronounced "voo lay," has spent most of his life in the nonprofit sector, where he was an Executive Director for over 13 years across two organizations. Known for his sense of humor, equity analysis, and no-BS truth-telling, Vu has been featured in dozens, if not hundreds, of his own blog posts at NonprofitAF.com. Vu is now "financially untethered" (FU) and spends his time doing what he does best: eating chocolate and rabblerousing.
Norea Hoeft is a writer and editor focused on magnifying the voices of those most adversely affected by entrenched inequities. With over 20 years of experience in communications, primarily in the nonprofit sector, she has a passion for partnering with pioneers in the field of racial equity.
Kishshana Palmer is an international speaker, trainer, and coach with a 20+ year background in fundraising, marketing, and talent management.A keen strategist and driving force behind many wildly successful leadership initiatives, Kishshana has served as a fundraising consultant for dozens of nonprofits and organizations, raising in excess of $100 million dollars. Her foundational business skills include cultivating an internal talent pipeline, managing leadership and employee attrition, and meeting diversity goals.She is also the founder of The Rooted Collaborative -- a global online community for nonwhite women in the social sector. She's the host of the podcast "Let's Take This Offline", an adjunct professor at Baruch College, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), a BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT), A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and an AFP Master Trainer. When an organization wants to grow, find and retain people on their team, raise money, and more she is the fairy godmother they have on speed dial.
