This is a complementary program.
Are you new to Exponent Philanthropy or need a refresher on the many benefits available to you as a member? Get a membership benefits overview with Brian Bates, Member Relations Specialist, then hear from three members about how to take advantage of Exponent’s network and resources. We’ll conclude with informal networking on the Remo platform, with a chance to ask questions of the panelists.
A recording of the presentation portion of this program will be available to those who register.
Panelists
Brian Bates (Moderator)
Member Relations Specialist, Exponent Philanthropy
Brian is an essential part of our team and is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support in a way that aligns with the overall goals, mission, and culture of Exponent Philanthropy. He builds relationships that serve as a resource for individuals from the time they are interested in joining, through their renewal cycle.
Patricia Kelly Leo (she/her/hers)
Executive Director, The Florence M. Muller Foundation
Patricia is the inaugural executive director for The Florence M. Muller Foundation, a private foundation supporting child well-being, education, health care, and environmental conservation and Emil Muller Foundation, a private foundation focused on environmental conservation. Both foundations work in 6 counties within NY’s Finger Lakes Region. Patricia has decades of experience in public and private philanthropy.
Barry Ross, RN, MPH, MBA
Executive Director, Justice Partnerships for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange
Barry Ross is Executive Director, Justice Partnerships for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange, where he oversees the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange Fund. Prior to taking on this role in June 2022, he served Providence St. Joseph Health for 35 years, including leading community benefit programs for their hospitals in Orange and San Bernardino counties. He serves in the faculty of California State University Fullerton programs in Public Health. He currently serves as a Vice Chair/Commissioner for the Buena Park Homeless Navigation Center Commission, board member of Providence Humboldt County, board member Brothers of St. John of God Continuing Care Community, and as an Executive Coach for Executive Coaches of Orange County.
Beth Versten
Executive Director, The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation
Elizabeth (“Beth”) Versten serves as shared executive director to four distinct family foundations based at the family’s office in the Greater Chicago area, including The Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation. She directs the foundations’ programs and operations, advises the boards on strategic direction, and serves as liaison to their non-profit partners. The foundations support a broad range of interest areas, including education, health, children, the arts, sustainability, and medical research. She also advises and supports multigenerational family members on personal giving and philanthropy. Beth is the family’s first philanthropy staff member, joining the family office in 2007. Her professional background is primarily in international development, including program development, fundraising, and grantmaking.
Who Should Attend
This program is open to foundation donors, trustees, and staff; individual donors; donor-advised fund holders; and members of giving circles.
Registration and Other Policies
Prior to the program, you will receive instructions for logging into the Remo platform. By registering for this program, participants agree to Exponent Philanthropy’s Participant Guidelines. Please contact us by email or at 202-580-6560 if you have any questions.
Platform and Accessibility
This program will take place on the Remo platform: closed captioning available. We can provide additional accommodations upon request (e.g. live captioner, ASL interpreter). Please contact info@exponentphilanthropy.org or call 202-580-6560 by June 13 if you need any accommodations.