We started OpenTent because we saw the immense potential of new tech tools, and knew from lived experience that translating that potential into reality would be challenging for many organizations.
Today we partner with our clients to close that gap through Salesforce consulting, staff coaching, business process design, and holistic partnerships for the long haul.
By investing in relationships that last, we help our clients succeed as people, not just organizations.
We hype each other up and deliberately cultivate delight, play, and JOY.
We are forever students: exploring, experimenting, and bringing immense curiosity to every room.
We design our work with intention, simplicity, and vibrancy.
We build for the long-term by creating sustainable solutions.
We hold ourselves accountable for our agreements, and for communicating early and often about them.
We embrace candor. Appreciation, gratitude, and feedback are daily habits.
We show up with integrity and speak up for what we need.
We commit to building an antiracist company in pursuit of collective liberation.
We set each other up for success by delivering work in small impactful increments.
We grow through unlocking the potential in ourselves and the people around us.
Sam Adiv, as told by Kayleigh Collins:
Sam is an energetic and infectious dreamer. He is a forever student, bringing a Beginner’s Mind to every room and using his curiosity about the world to create meaningful growth experiences for his team and his clients. Sam almost went to rabbinical school and now brings those traits to our team, leading with vulnerability and encourages it in others, and creating space for our team to be who they are. His passion and playfulness are evident in everything he does - from teaching Kayleigh how to cook, to training his puppy, to leading our team in envisioning new ideas. Originally from small town Maine, Sam now lives in Denver, where he and his wife Amalia regularly host Jewish community gatherings at their house.
A time Sam made it fun: "At our Team Advance in January, I played 'jock jams' music in the background while introducing each member of our team. I love using goofy surprises like that to bring laughter to our work. Also, in high school I was far too nerdy to ever be introduced to a room of people with that kind of music...so now it gives me deep satisfaction to hype up our team of nerds like the champion athletes they are."
Sam Adiv, as told by Kayleigh Collins:
Sam is an energetic and infectious dreamer. He is a forever student, bringing a Beginner’s Mind to every room and using his curiosity about the world to create meaningful growth experiences for his team and his clients. Sam almost went to rabbinical school and now brings those traits to our team, leading with vulnerability and encourages it in others, and creating space for our team to be who they are. His passion and playfulness are evident in everything he does - from teaching Kayleigh how to cook, to training his puppy, to leading our team in envisioning new ideas. Originally from small town Maine, Sam now lives in Denver, where he and his wife Amalia regularly host Jewish community gatherings at their house.
A time Sam made it fun: "At our Team Advance in January, I played 'jock jams' music in the background while introducing each member of our team. I love using goofy surprises like that to bring laughter to our work. Also, in high school I was far too nerdy to ever be introduced to a room of people with that kind of music...so now it gives me deep satisfaction to hype up our team of nerds like the champion athletes they are."
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Kayeigh Collins, as told by Sam Adiv:
Kayleigh is a champion of personal, professional, and communal growth. Her work is rooted in helping those around her express their true voices, and in creating clearer processes, better data, and healthier teams in every way she can. As a first-generation college graduate, strength coach, and hype-filled MC, Kayleigh inspires her teammates to rise up to be the best version of themselves. Kayleigh just moved from Brooklyn to upstate NY with her husband (Sean), cat (Demetri), and dog (Meatball).
A time Kayleigh made it real: "I made a Christmas Agenda in a Google Doc for our family for our first Christmas in our new home. It consisted of hot cocoa drinking, hikes with our dog, Christmas special TV watching, and Chinese food. It was awesome because we’ve always had Christmas with our families but this was our first opportunity to create our own traditions. I solicited user feedback (from Sean) and plan to iterate for future years.”
Kayeigh Collins, as told by Sam Adiv:
Kayleigh is a champion of personal, professional, and communal growth. Her work is rooted in helping those around her express their true voices, and in creating clearer processes, better data, and healthier teams in every way she can. As a first-generation college graduate, strength coach, and hype-filled MC, Kayleigh inspires her teammates to rise up to be the best version of themselves. Kayleigh just moved from Brooklyn to upstate NY with her husband (Sean), cat (Demetri), and dog (Meatball).
A time Kayleigh made it real: "I made a Christmas Agenda in a Google Doc for our family for our first Christmas in our new home. It consisted of hot cocoa drinking, hikes with our dog, Christmas special TV watching, and Chinese food. It was awesome because we’ve always had Christmas with our families but this was our first opportunity to create our own traditions. I solicited user feedback (from Sean) and plan to iterate for future years.”
Tudor Ceara, as told by Audrey Cruz
A perpetual learner and explorer, Tudor’s expansive interests have led him across industries. With experience in a transportation start-up, post-secondary success programming, and education equity, Tudor flexes into different roles and situations with curiosity, determination, and kindness. He genuinely wants to make the world a better place and use his love for data to advance causes he’s passionate about - and there are many! At OpenTent, Tudor’s stoked that his role allows him to serve others and solve complex problems with data. A recent LA transplant living in Brooklyn, Tudor is excited to finally live out his 90s New York sitcom fantasies with his friends in coffee shops and diners. He enjoys laughing over a meal with loved ones, staying active by playing tennis or soccer, and talking about how much he loves the idea of baking but never actually doing it.
A time Tudor made it fun: “In pre-pandemic summers, my family would take long road trips from our home in the LA area to places like Vancouver & Yellowstone. Drives between destinations on our route were very long, so I’d put on a series of impressions and ridiculous voices to pass the time and make my family laugh. Sesame Street, if you’re reading this and need a backup Elmo, you can reach me at tudor@opentent.com.”
Tudor Ceara, as told by Audrey Cruz
A perpetual learner and explorer, Tudor’s expansive interests have led him across industries. With experience in a transportation start-up, post-secondary success programming, and education equity, Tudor flexes into different roles and situations with curiosity, determination, and kindness. He genuinely wants to make the world a better place and use his love for data to advance causes he’s passionate about - and there are many! At OpenTent, Tudor’s stoked that his role allows him to serve others and solve complex problems with data. A recent LA transplant living in Brooklyn, Tudor is excited to finally live out his 90s New York sitcom fantasies with his friends in coffee shops and diners. He enjoys laughing over a meal with loved ones, staying active by playing tennis or soccer, and talking about how much he loves the idea of baking but never actually doing it.
A time Tudor made it fun: “In pre-pandemic summers, my family would take long road trips from our home in the LA area to places like Vancouver & Yellowstone. Drives between destinations on our route were very long, so I’d put on a series of impressions and ridiculous voices to pass the time and make my family laugh. Sesame Street, if you’re reading this and need a backup Elmo, you can reach me at tudor@opentent.com.”
Audrey Cruz, as told by Tudor Ceara:
Audrey is a facilitator of success - providing freedom through process and translating complex ideas into simple, actionable pieces. She loves working collaboratively with others to solve tough problems and genuinely believes that we can create much better and more impactful solutions when we all show up with our special talents. What I admire most about Audrey is the unbridled energy she puts into connecting with other people, and it is her earnest fascination with others and desire to center them in conversations that makes her such a loving, engaging, and effective collaborator. When not working, she loves getting outside with her family and rescue pup (Xena Warrior Princess), frequenting bakeries and coffee shops (she’s obsessed with bagels, scones, and all baked goods), and taking hours long dives into rabbit holes about anything that fascinates her (ideas for more effective political systems, succulent gardens, and Drake’s family situation, to name a few).
A time Audrey made something whole: “I was working directly with client teams at a local municipal government during the initial months of pandemic related closures. Team-members were really struggling to manage their new and unfamiliar burdens, yet they were also providing essential services to the community that necessitated continuity and requested enormous amounts of energy and time. I found myself in a position where I was able to provide a critical space of flexibility, purpose, and routine that honored each person on the team for who they were and what they were experiencing. We started each day with an anchoring event and a space to authentically voice and clear impediments. We ended each day working collaboratively to build better solutions. The work gave us all purpose and the team gave us a community to rely upon during truly difficult circumstances.”
Audrey Cruz, as told by Tudor Ceara:
Audrey is a facilitator of success - providing freedom through process and translating complex ideas into simple, actionable pieces. She loves working collaboratively with others to solve tough problems and genuinely believes that we can create much better and more impactful solutions when we all show up with our special talents. What I admire most about Audrey is the unbridled energy she puts into connecting with other people, and it is her earnest fascination with others and desire to center them in conversations that makes her such a loving, engaging, and effective collaborator. When not working, she loves getting outside with her family and rescue pup (Xena Warrior Princess), frequenting bakeries and coffee shops (she’s obsessed with bagels, scones, and all baked goods), and taking hours long dives into rabbit holes about anything that fascinates her (ideas for more effective political systems, succulent gardens, and Drake’s family situation, to name a few).
A time Audrey made something whole: “I was working directly with client teams at a local municipal government during the initial months of pandemic related closures. Team-members were really struggling to manage their new and unfamiliar burdens, yet they were also providing essential services to the community that necessitated continuity and requested enormous amounts of energy and time. I found myself in a position where I was able to provide a critical space of flexibility, purpose, and routine that honored each person on the team for who they were and what they were experiencing. We started each day with an anchoring event and a space to authentically voice and clear impediments. We ended each day working collaboratively to build better solutions. The work gave us all purpose and the team gave us a community to rely upon during truly difficult circumstances.”
Sara Habib, as told by Ariel Lieberman
Sara welcomes a challenge, viewing any stumbling blocks that come her way as just more information to make more informed decisions next time. She has brought that mentality and experience to our OpenTent team, leaning into her inherent strengths of identifying areas for improvement and striving for perfection by helping OpenTent grow, developing leaders on our team, and magnifying our clients’ impacts.
A moment when Sara made something whole:
The year of 2020 was transformative for her as she explicitly saw the impact of inequity close to home. It became very clear to her that she had power to utilize her strengths and affect the change that she wants to see by working with mission driven organizations at OpenTent.
Sara Habib, as told by Ariel Lieberman
Sara welcomes a challenge, viewing any stumbling blocks that come her way as just more information to make more informed decisions next time. She has brought that mentality and experience to our OpenTent team, leaning into her inherent strengths of identifying areas for improvement and striving for perfection by helping OpenTent grow, developing leaders on our team, and magnifying our clients’ impacts.
A moment when Sara made something whole:
The year of 2020 was transformative for her as she explicitly saw the impact of inequity close to home. It became very clear to her that she had power to utilize her strengths and affect the change that she wants to see by working with mission driven organizations at OpenTent.
Eva Jablow, as told by Eric Bruenner:
Eva loves helping clients automate and streamline tedious processes and has an incredible talent for breaking down complex technical concepts into plain language. Eva is a lover of boardgames and a passionate advocate for technology within the nonprofit universe. She may or may not have a pet squirrel that lives on her fire escape in NYC.
A moment Eva made something fun: "I designed, built and hosted an escape the room in my own apartment for my birthday. Complete with custom made and devious puzzles, I locked all of my closest friends inside of a New York City apartment and watched them try to figure out my brain. It was amazing, no regrets."
Eva Jablow, as told by Eric Bruenner:
Eva loves helping clients automate and streamline tedious processes and has an incredible talent for breaking down complex technical concepts into plain language. Eva is a lover of boardgames and a passionate advocate for technology within the nonprofit universe. She may or may not have a pet squirrel that lives on her fire escape in NYC.
A moment Eva made something fun: "I designed, built and hosted an escape the room in my own apartment for my birthday. Complete with custom made and devious puzzles, I locked all of my closest friends inside of a New York City apartment and watched them try to figure out my brain. It was amazing, no regrets."
Alison Johnson, as told by Jennie Goldstein:
Alison is our fearless, pioneering project manager, a role which leverages all her experience as a Disney cruise line counselor and nonprofit tech wizard. Alison’s professional journey started at sea, as she coordinated personnel, scheduling, and event planning with a team representing 50 different nationalities. When she returned to working on land, at an education nonprofit, she implemented mission-driven technology shortcuts to increase efficiency. At OpenTent, Alison has pioneered our project management discipline, and she serves as a project manager and key supporter for a number of new and established clients. Alison lives in Madison, WI with her partner and many inspiring house projects.
A moment when Alison made it fun: Alison’s father was the director of the 4H Music and Drama Festival for Sheboygan County, WI for 33 years. For his 30th anniversary, Alison and her three siblings decided to throw a reunion show for him. She choreographed and recorded the opening and closing numbers, sent them out across Wisconsin, and then 30 people came together one day to perform a whole show earned and rehearsed via the Internet. (It was a huge surprise. Her parents cried. They still watch the video.) For advice on vision, ingenuity, flawless planning, and recording choreography for strangers, reach out to Alison.
Alison Johnson, as told by Jennie Goldstein:
Alison is our fearless, pioneering project manager, a role which leverages all her experience as a Disney cruise line counselor and nonprofit tech wizard. Alison’s professional journey started at sea, as she coordinated personnel, scheduling, and event planning with a team representing 50 different nationalities. When she returned to working on land, at an education nonprofit, she implemented mission-driven technology shortcuts to increase efficiency. At OpenTent, Alison has pioneered our project management discipline, and she serves as a project manager and key supporter for a number of new and established clients. Alison lives in Madison, WI with her partner and many inspiring house projects.
A moment when Alison made it fun: Alison’s father was the director of the 4H Music and Drama Festival for Sheboygan County, WI for 33 years. For his 30th anniversary, Alison and her three siblings decided to throw a reunion show for him. She choreographed and recorded the opening and closing numbers, sent them out across Wisconsin, and then 30 people came together one day to perform a whole show earned and rehearsed via the Internet. (It was a huge surprise. Her parents cried. They still watch the video.) For advice on vision, ingenuity, flawless planning, and recording choreography for strangers, reach out to Alison.
Eric Kessler, as told by Max Azzarello:
The first thing you'll notice about Eric is his carefree sense of joy. The second thing you'll notice is the pragmatism behind it: He has a keen sense that meaningful work should always bring happiness to those involved. Eric has a lifelong passion for helping others, fueled by his family, his Jewish faith, and his sense of community. Despite his professed allegiance to Philadelphia sports teams, his gifted Robinson Canó shirsey suggests that he may secretly be a Mets fan.
A moment Eric made something count: "I have a gratitude group with two friends, where we send each other three things we're grateful for each night. It was hard to stick to at first, but now I can't go to sleep without doing it. I've got like three years of gratitude data to look back on. I especially like how big, life-changing accomplishments can show up next to small things like eating pizza, and it's made me more grateful for the large and small things in my life."
Eric Kessler, as told by Max Azzarello:
The first thing you'll notice about Eric is his carefree sense of joy. The second thing you'll notice is the pragmatism behind it: He has a keen sense that meaningful work should always bring happiness to those involved. Eric has a lifelong passion for helping others, fueled by his family, his Jewish faith, and his sense of community. Despite his professed allegiance to Philadelphia sports teams, his gifted Robinson Canó shirsey suggests that he may secretly be a Mets fan.
A moment Eric made something count: "I have a gratitude group with two friends, where we send each other three things we're grateful for each night. It was hard to stick to at first, but now I can't go to sleep without doing it. I've got like three years of gratitude data to look back on. I especially like how big, life-changing accomplishments can show up next to small things like eating pizza, and it's made me more grateful for the large and small things in my life."
Madalyn Kimlick, as told by Jess Young:
Madalyn thrives at bringing order and strong processes to growing organizations, a skill that she has honed through her experience with the United Nations World Food Programme, a fintech startup and in the nonprofit world. Madalyn calls NYC her home, and loves to spend her free time crafting: cross-stitching, knitting, painting, and even bedazzling a bike helmet.
A moment Madalyn made something real: "I love feeling integrated within a client team, so that I can really learn about their mission, the way they work and the pain points in their day-to-day. The most fulfilling aspect is that moment when things just click for a client. Whether we are rolling out a new tool, dashboard, or feature and it suddenly hits them like - wow, this is going to make my life so much easier."
Madalyn Kimlick, as told by Jess Young:
Madalyn thrives at bringing order and strong processes to growing organizations, a skill that she has honed through her experience with the United Nations World Food Programme, a fintech startup and in the nonprofit world. Madalyn calls NYC her home, and loves to spend her free time crafting: cross-stitching, knitting, painting, and even bedazzling a bike helmet.
A moment Madalyn made something real: "I love feeling integrated within a client team, so that I can really learn about their mission, the way they work and the pain points in their day-to-day. The most fulfilling aspect is that moment when things just click for a client. Whether we are rolling out a new tool, dashboard, or feature and it suddenly hits them like - wow, this is going to make my life so much easier."
Ezra LaFleur, as told by Kayleigh Collins:
Since his time as an AmeriCorps member, Ezra has believed that technology and nonprofit teams are the two most powerful forces for good. He has dedicated his learning and growth to combining these forces. When he discovered Salesforce, he stayed up late at night studying Trailhead and creating forms and flows for his colleagues at the Urban League of Middle Tennessee. Ezra learned that sharing a motivating “why” for adopting a new technology is key to success for any team. He decided to join OpenTent so that he could use this kind of people-first consulting approach to help many nonprofit organizations with their Salesforce. During his free time Ezra loves getting inspired by playing piano, reading, and volunteering in his local community of Nashville.
A time when Ezra made it fun: “I really enjoy cooking for my friends, and especially creating new things. A friend of mine once said, ‘if Ezra is trying to make you eat something, be scared…but also try it.’ Cooking is like my process as an Engineer. I start with a vision of what I want to achieve and then have fun experimenting and testing along the way. What I love most about cooking is creating something for others that brings them surprise and joy.”
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Ezra LaFleur, as told by Kayleigh Collins:
Since his time as an AmeriCorps member, Ezra has believed that technology and nonprofit teams are the two most powerful forces for good. He has dedicated his learning and growth to combining these forces. When he discovered Salesforce, he stayed up late at night studying Trailhead and creating forms and flows for his colleagues at the Urban League of Middle Tennessee. Ezra learned that sharing a motivating “why” for adopting a new technology is key to success for any team. He decided to join OpenTent so that he could use this kind of people-first consulting approach to help many nonprofit organizations with their Salesforce. During his free time Ezra loves getting inspired by playing piano, reading, and volunteering in his local community of Nashville.
A time when Ezra made it fun: “I really enjoy cooking for my friends, and especially creating new things. A friend of mine once said, ‘if Ezra is trying to make you eat something, be scared…but also try it.’ Cooking is like my process as an Engineer. I start with a vision of what I want to achieve and then have fun experimenting and testing along the way. What I love most about cooking is creating something for others that brings them surprise and joy.”
Ariel Lieberman, as told by Sara Habib:
Ariel is someone who thrives on having ownership and autonomy in her work and life. She has big goals and big dreams, and is someone who can achieve anything she sets her mind to doing. She has a unique ability to synthesize people, systems, and resources in a strategic and meaningful way.
A moment Ariel made something real: Ariel on her work: “I love that what I do feels deeply personal and has a positive impact on individuals, but also a broader community impact. I don’t have to question if I am doing good.”
Ariel Lieberman, as told by Sara Habib:
Ariel is someone who thrives on having ownership and autonomy in her work and life. She has big goals and big dreams, and is someone who can achieve anything she sets her mind to doing. She has a unique ability to synthesize people, systems, and resources in a strategic and meaningful way.
A moment Ariel made something real: Ariel on her work: “I love that what I do feels deeply personal and has a positive impact on individuals, but also a broader community impact. I don’t have to question if I am doing good.”
Gabby Lobascio, as told by Kara Nic:
When it comes to Salesforce, Gabby is always thinking about the future, choosing solutions that are tested, vetted, and sustainable. With a background in hospitality, Gabby puts others first - she loves helping people get the resources they need to be successful in their work. Outside of work, Gabby loves to be outdoors. Whether it’s taking her dog to the park or a weekend of camping, hiking, and biking, nature is a huge part of her life and what brings her balance.
A moment Gabby made something real: “I was in customer service for my entire career before working for OpenTent. I want to empower people to feel confident with the decisions that they make and their outcomes. Helping others succeed is what makes me tick. It doesn’t need to be my win - assisting someone else in reaching their own 'win' is really rewarding.”
Gabby Lobascio, as told by Kara Nic:
When it comes to Salesforce, Gabby is always thinking about the future, choosing solutions that are tested, vetted, and sustainable. With a background in hospitality, Gabby puts others first - she loves helping people get the resources they need to be successful in their work. Outside of work, Gabby loves to be outdoors. Whether it’s taking her dog to the park or a weekend of camping, hiking, and biking, nature is a huge part of her life and what brings her balance.
A moment Gabby made something real: “I was in customer service for my entire career before working for OpenTent. I want to empower people to feel confident with the decisions that they make and their outcomes. Helping others succeed is what makes me tick. It doesn’t need to be my win - assisting someone else in reaching their own 'win' is really rewarding.”
Stephen Martinez, as told by Connie Tu:
A native Brooklynite, Stephen has spent his professional career working with nonprofits and wearing many different hats before trying his hand at the magical world of nonprofit tech. Never satisfied with the status quo, he is the nonprofit employee’s greatest supporter, and a firm believer in the power of effective programs and process to lift up the work of those serving our communities on the front lines. When he’s not solutioning for NGOs, Stephen can be found working on his karaoke playlist, learning how to play piano, and nerding out on the commonalities between computer languages and natural ones.
A moment Stephen made something count: “I believe wholeheartedly in the power of positive feedback and constructive criticism. I try to make my appreciation for my clients and coworkers count everyday by communicating that feedback and appreciation daily, whenever possible.”
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Stephen Martinez, as told by Connie Tu:
A native Brooklynite, Stephen has spent his professional career working with nonprofits and wearing many different hats before trying his hand at the magical world of nonprofit tech. Never satisfied with the status quo, he is the nonprofit employee’s greatest supporter, and a firm believer in the power of effective programs and process to lift up the work of those serving our communities on the front lines. When he’s not solutioning for NGOs, Stephen can be found working on his karaoke playlist, learning how to play piano, and nerding out on the commonalities between computer languages and natural ones.
A moment Stephen made something count: “I believe wholeheartedly in the power of positive feedback and constructive criticism. I try to make my appreciation for my clients and coworkers count everyday by communicating that feedback and appreciation daily, whenever possible.”
Chris McCullough, as told by Linnaia McKenzie:
Chris is a forward-thinking Engineer with a passion for creating clarity, especially when he gets to build and improve processes and user interfaces. Chris has a decade's worth of experience building solutions in Salesforce for nonprofits. He was a Founding Partner at Percolator Consulting, and since then has worked with 350.org and The Build Tank. He chose to make OpenTent his team because of his experience working with OpenTent while he was working at a nonprofit. A native of West Haven, Connecticut, Chris became the first in his family to graduate college. Chris lives in Seattle with his wife Sarah, his son Jack, and his "lab-rat" (lab-rat terrier mix pup), Lola. Outside of work you can catch Chris watching soccer, hiking, running, and cooking.
A time when Chris made it fun: “I coached my son’s soccer team for several years when he was little. We practiced twice a week, and I would spend hours coming up with games and drills that would develop their soccer skills and keep them engaged for an hour. I had a lot of failures! But I also had one hit — a game where the kids were dragons, and had to protect their eggs (soccer balls) from the bad dragon (me) who would try to knock them away. The kids LOVED this game. It was all they wanted to do during practice. I bet we had the best ball handlers in the league!”
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Chris McCullough, as told by Linnaia McKenzie:
Chris is a forward-thinking Engineer with a passion for creating clarity, especially when he gets to build and improve processes and user interfaces. Chris has a decade's worth of experience building solutions in Salesforce for nonprofits. He was a Founding Partner at Percolator Consulting, and since then has worked with 350.org and The Build Tank. He chose to make OpenTent his team because of his experience working with OpenTent while he was working at a nonprofit. A native of West Haven, Connecticut, Chris became the first in his family to graduate college. Chris lives in Seattle with his wife Sarah, his son Jack, and his "lab-rat" (lab-rat terrier mix pup), Lola. Outside of work you can catch Chris watching soccer, hiking, running, and cooking.
A time when Chris made it fun: “I coached my son’s soccer team for several years when he was little. We practiced twice a week, and I would spend hours coming up with games and drills that would develop their soccer skills and keep them engaged for an hour. I had a lot of failures! But I also had one hit — a game where the kids were dragons, and had to protect their eggs (soccer balls) from the bad dragon (me) who would try to knock them away. The kids LOVED this game. It was all they wanted to do during practice. I bet we had the best ball handlers in the league!”
Linnaia McKenzie, as told by Chris McCullough:
Linnaia is a life-long advocate for the arts, social justice, her clients, her family and for herself. She is passionate about building strong, meaningful relationships with teammates and clients. As an experienced Salesforce Project Manager for nonprofit organizations and technical consulting teams, she supports her clients with proactive communication and diligent research. She’ll also seize any opportunity to make someone laugh! Linnaia lives in Shawnee, Kansas with her 5-year-old daughter, Genesis. Outside of work, you might find her putting her own spin on a new recipe, hosting a karaoke night for friends, planning a dream trip to Europe or spending quality time with Genesis.
A time Linnaia made something beautiful: “After the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police in May of 2020, I found myself in a new place mentally. I was seeing yet another headline where someone who looks like me, or could be my Father, Brother, Uncle, etc. being fatally harmed for an unjust cause. I had enough. I was desperate to feel the support of my community during this time, so I would no longer be fearful of such an event happening to me in my own community. I decided that the best way to gather community support for marginalized, underrepresented groups in our county would be to organize a march & rally event. I sent one email to the City Manager and from that connection, I met so many others who were available and ready to support me. After two weeks of intense planning, we as a community were able to put on the 1st Annual Advocacy and Awareness Peace March and Rally, a truly beautiful, impactful and life-changing event. 300+ community members showed up, all in masks, to support BIPOC people in Johnson County. As we approach our 3rd Annual Advocacy and Awareness Peach March and Rally, I am thankful to reflect upon the first beautiful moment we created in the midst of tragedy and recall how much it uplifted all those who attended.
Linnaia McKenzie, as told by Chris McCullough:
Linnaia is a life-long advocate for the arts, social justice, her clients, her family and for herself. She is passionate about building strong, meaningful relationships with teammates and clients. As an experienced Salesforce Project Manager for nonprofit organizations and technical consulting teams, she supports her clients with proactive communication and diligent research. She’ll also seize any opportunity to make someone laugh! Linnaia lives in Shawnee, Kansas with her 5-year-old daughter, Genesis. Outside of work, you might find her putting her own spin on a new recipe, hosting a karaoke night for friends, planning a dream trip to Europe or spending quality time with Genesis.
A time Linnaia made something beautiful: “After the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police in May of 2020, I found myself in a new place mentally. I was seeing yet another headline where someone who looks like me, or could be my Father, Brother, Uncle, etc. being fatally harmed for an unjust cause. I had enough. I was desperate to feel the support of my community during this time, so I would no longer be fearful of such an event happening to me in my own community. I decided that the best way to gather community support for marginalized, underrepresented groups in our county would be to organize a march & rally event. I sent one email to the City Manager and from that connection, I met so many others who were available and ready to support me. After two weeks of intense planning, we as a community were able to put on the 1st Annual Advocacy and Awareness Peace March and Rally, a truly beautiful, impactful and life-changing event. 300+ community members showed up, all in masks, to support BIPOC people in Johnson County. As we approach our 3rd Annual Advocacy and Awareness Peach March and Rally, I am thankful to reflect upon the first beautiful moment we created in the midst of tragedy and recall how much it uplifted all those who attended.
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Kara Nic, as told by Gabby Lobascio
Kara is fascinated by the story that data can tell about an organization. Starting her Salesforce journey as a Data Specialist, she spent entire days reviewing and editing spreadsheets. It was through that experience that she quickly developed a love for working with people to uncover how their work can be as impactful as possible. Kara is persistently positive - she’s always willing to lend a helping hand. She is a homebody at heart and loves spending time with her pup, Keith.
A moment Kara made something beautiful: “I am super organized, to the point where I love to catalogue things - even the books and music in my house. I try to be very meticulous, and that affects how I work. Anyone could come into my house and peruse my collection to easily find what they need. I bring the same energy to my Salesforce projects to ensure that I’m leaving folks with something elegant, long-lasting, and easy-to-use.”
Kara Nic, as told by Gabby Lobascio
Kara is fascinated by the story that data can tell about an organization. Starting her Salesforce journey as a Data Specialist, she spent entire days reviewing and editing spreadsheets. It was through that experience that she quickly developed a love for working with people to uncover how their work can be as impactful as possible. Kara is persistently positive - she’s always willing to lend a helping hand. She is a homebody at heart and loves spending time with her pup, Keith.
A moment Kara made something beautiful: “I am super organized, to the point where I love to catalogue things - even the books and music in my house. I try to be very meticulous, and that affects how I work. Anyone could come into my house and peruse my collection to easily find what they need. I bring the same energy to my Salesforce projects to ensure that I’m leaving folks with something elegant, long-lasting, and easy-to-use.”
Angie Pol, as told by Lauren Tassone.
Angie is a natural creative problem solver with a knack for building and maintaining strong relationships with her clients. After starting her career in nonprofits, Angie encountered Salesforce as a user and quickly realized the power and impact of the tool. Angie resides in Rincon, Puerto Rico, where she enjoys surfing every morning, adventuring outdoors, and exercising the arts of sewing, macrame, and weaving. Her ability to nurture her personal hobbies helps fuel what Angie is able to give professionally.
A time Angie made something beautiful: "I love to craft and teach myself how to create new things, especially in fiber arts. Several years ago I learned to macrame (yes, like your mom did in the 70s) and I like finding drift wood or other interesting materials out in nature to use as part of my macrame designs. The most beautiful thing I've made to date is a really intricate lampshade that sits on an old tripod-turned-diy-lamp that was passed down from my partners grandpa!"
Angie Pol, as told by Lauren Tassone.
Angie is a natural creative problem solver with a knack for building and maintaining strong relationships with her clients. After starting her career in nonprofits, Angie encountered Salesforce as a user and quickly realized the power and impact of the tool. Angie resides in Rincon, Puerto Rico, where she enjoys surfing every morning, adventuring outdoors, and exercising the arts of sewing, macrame, and weaving. Her ability to nurture her personal hobbies helps fuel what Angie is able to give professionally.
A time Angie made something beautiful: "I love to craft and teach myself how to create new things, especially in fiber arts. Several years ago I learned to macrame (yes, like your mom did in the 70s) and I like finding drift wood or other interesting materials out in nature to use as part of my macrame designs. The most beautiful thing I've made to date is a really intricate lampshade that sits on an old tripod-turned-diy-lamp that was passed down from my partners grandpa!"
Chanty Saunders, as told by Taylor Wishnov:
Chanty has a loyal and curious nature, always asking questions to better herself and her work. As a project manager of over eight years, she loves creating a positive and fun environment in meetings to help people accomplish their best work. While she has worked with a variety of organizations including SmileDirectClub, Chanty chose to work at OpenTent because of her shared passion for helping to grow team confidence and organizational success. Chanty currently lives in Nashville with her boyfriend and adorable dog/best friend, Petrie.
A time Chanty made it beautiful: “I love to bake. I do it for my friends and family as much as I can. There is nothing like seeing the people I care about experiencing the joy of my bakes. My favorite is seeing the looks on their faces when they first see all of the care I put into decorating for them. It makes all of the hard work worthwhile."
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Chanty Saunders, as told by Taylor Wishnov:
Chanty has a loyal and curious nature, always asking questions to better herself and her work. As a project manager of over eight years, she loves creating a positive and fun environment in meetings to help people accomplish their best work. While she has worked with a variety of organizations including SmileDirectClub, Chanty chose to work at OpenTent because of her shared passion for helping to grow team confidence and organizational success. Chanty currently lives in Nashville with her boyfriend and adorable dog/best friend, Petrie.
A time Chanty made it beautiful: “I love to bake. I do it for my friends and family as much as I can. There is nothing like seeing the people I care about experiencing the joy of my bakes. My favorite is seeing the looks on their faces when they first see all of the care I put into decorating for them. It makes all of the hard work worthwhile."
Connie Tu, as told by Stephen Martinez:
Connie is an empath and natural coach, combining technical chops built from their time as an OpenTent Solutions Engineer, with lived experience working and moving through highly pressurized nonprofit environments. She cannot unsee the dynamics of power and identity within the systems we operate in, and brings that watchful eye to her work as a coach. Connie is a proud Oakland native, Long Beach transplant, plant parent, cat caretaker, lover of lifting heavy things, hiker of the forest, soaker of the sun - literally and figuratively.
A moment Connie made something real: “Every single moment a coachee of mine unlocks something and you can see it: power, lightness, truth, themselves. It’s hella cool to see people grow.”
Connie Tu, as told by Stephen Martinez:
Connie is an empath and natural coach, combining technical chops built from their time as an OpenTent Solutions Engineer, with lived experience working and moving through highly pressurized nonprofit environments. She cannot unsee the dynamics of power and identity within the systems we operate in, and brings that watchful eye to her work as a coach. Connie is a proud Oakland native, Long Beach transplant, plant parent, cat caretaker, lover of lifting heavy things, hiker of the forest, soaker of the sun - literally and figuratively.
A moment Connie made something real: “Every single moment a coachee of mine unlocks something and you can see it: power, lightness, truth, themselves. It’s hella cool to see people grow.”
Taylor Wishnov, as told by Chanty Saunders:
Taylor has a creative and optimistic energy that emanates to everyone she meets. She is passionate about using her love of learning to build long-lasting relationships, which is why she chose to bring her five years of data-driven nonprofit and policy work to OpenTent. Her work has brought her all over the world, including a language center in China and Masa Israel Journey. She now enjoys supporting her client at OpenTent, Central Synagogue, because of the real impact her work on their Salesforce has on their team and her Jewish community in NYC.
A time Taylor made something beautiful: "I’m an amateur cook and love to learn about different cultures and cuisines through cooking. I have recently been hosting a lot of dinner parties for friends so I can test out all of my new recipes. I have so much fun understanding how spices and ingredients come together to share a story. I believe a meal is a perfect way to tell your friends and family that you love them.”
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Taylor Wishnov, as told by Chanty Saunders:
Taylor has a creative and optimistic energy that emanates to everyone she meets. She is passionate about using her love of learning to build long-lasting relationships, which is why she chose to bring her five years of data-driven nonprofit and policy work to OpenTent. Her work has brought her all over the world, including a language center in China and Masa Israel Journey. She now enjoys supporting her client at OpenTent, Central Synagogue, because of the real impact her work on their Salesforce has on their team and her Jewish community in NYC.
A time Taylor made something beautiful: "I’m an amateur cook and love to learn about different cultures and cuisines through cooking. I have recently been hosting a lot of dinner parties for friends so I can test out all of my new recipes. I have so much fun understanding how spices and ingredients come together to share a story. I believe a meal is a perfect way to tell your friends and family that you love them.”
Jess Young as told by Madalyn Kimlick:
Jess is a natural problem solver and energetic creator who seeks to find simple, streamlined solutions for complex problems. She learned about her passion for data while studying Chemistry which she now uses to build systems and integrations to help teams work smarter together. In her free time, Jess has tackled an Ultra Marathon (which is a not-so-casual 50 miles) and is currently planning the build of her dream tiny house.
A moment Jess made something beautiful: “I’m an amateur woodworker and am currently learning all about joinery. There are certain types of joinery that function most efficiently in different scenarios. I think the same concepts apply to my work. I really enjoy discovering how all the parts interact and taking a look at the bigger picture and processes to reimagine how people can work."
Jess Young as told by Madalyn Kimlick:
Jess is a natural problem solver and energetic creator who seeks to find simple, streamlined solutions for complex problems. She learned about her passion for data while studying Chemistry which she now uses to build systems and integrations to help teams work smarter together. In her free time, Jess has tackled an Ultra Marathon (which is a not-so-casual 50 miles) and is currently planning the build of her dream tiny house.
A moment Jess made something beautiful: “I’m an amateur woodworker and am currently learning all about joinery. There are certain types of joinery that function most efficiently in different scenarios. I think the same concepts apply to my work. I really enjoy discovering how all the parts interact and taking a look at the bigger picture and processes to reimagine how people can work."
An open tent is a space ready for connection. A place where people are remembered and seen. It's yours, it's ours, it's shared - like our world. When our clients start work with us, they join our tent and together we build the systems to carry all of us forward.
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