Jeffrey Golde
Jeffrey Golde is a teacher, executive coach, facilitator and entrepreneur who uses a wide range of skills to help individuals and organizations make an impact in the world. He facilitates trainings with Fortune 500 companies, and teaches executives leadership, communication and strategy skills on faculty at Columbia Business School and with Mentora. Jeff’s recent executive coaching and consulting includes work with Donor’s Choose, SEO, Trusty Sidekick, IndieSpace, Shiseido, IBM and Songs for Good.
Jeff brings a wealth of experience from his theater background as an Actor, Director, and Producer, as well as his work with University Musical Society (UMS) and in marketing for WETA, the Washington DC area NPR/PBS station.
Jeff is the founder of Stone Soup Shakespeare, which brings free Shakespeare performances and workshops to rural and underserved communities. He has been a presenter and facilitator at conferences and events around the country including with Americans for the Arts, National Arts Marketing Project, Opera America, CoreNet NYC and PatronManager.
Jeff also researches and leads workshops with master improvisers to translate their skill sets into usable tools for individuals to navigate complexity and change. He earned his Executive MBA from Columbia University where he teaches The Leader’s Voice to MBA students. Jeff proudly serves on the Board of Directors for the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
“Jeff has led the “executive track” at our client conference the last three years. Executive leaders in the Arts come away from attending Jeff’s facilitated workshops feeling inspired, empowered, and energized. His expertise and compassion are immediately evident, whether he’s teaching about personal leadership, storytelling, strategy, or any other aspect of running a nonprofit.”
“Jeff’s trademark is in helping you naturally figuring out the right balance of analytical and emotional appeal needed in your messaging to be an effective motivator, negotiator, manager, coach, mentor, influencer, change agent, and leader.”
MATTHEW KENNIS
Matthew Kennis is a seasoned advocate, strategist, and fundraiser with over 17 years of experience in operational and strategic leadership roles. He has focused on advancing the work of human rights, humanitarian, development, and conflict transformation organizations, and worked or consulted for a variety of leading agencies, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Peace Direct, Open Society Foundations, and UN Women.
Matt is an expert at building networks across geographies, developing new program and partnership strategies, and helping lead new presences and support teams during periods of organizational growth and transition. Matt has significant on air and on the record experience with the media and has lectured regularly on a variety of human rights topics to undergraduate, graduate, medical, and law school students.
Matt has worked to reform and bolster justice institutions in Colombia, Guatemala, and Kyrgyzstan, designing research agendas, facilitating consultations, and leading multi-stakeholder advocacy efforts. He also served as a Short-Term Elections Observer with the OSCE in Georgia, Ukraine, and North Macedonia.
Matt received his Master’s degree in international human rights and political development from Columbia University and received fellowships from the Harriman Institute and the Kathryn Davis philanthropy. He previously served on the Executive Committee of the Amnesty International USA Board of Directors. Matt has studied Russian and speaks Spanish fluently.
“Matt and I served on the Amnesty International USA Board together. With his international experience, sharp intellect, big picture thinking, and operational rigor, Matt helped to drive long term strategy and encourage operational excellence, which led to a period of organizational transformation and growth.”
“Matt brought vision and energy as the Policy Chair of our coalition’s efforts to advance torture survivor rehabilitation. His strategy and leadership helped secure a multi-million dollar annual increase to support the field, the first substantial funding growth in over a decade.”