During the 2023 #GrantSummit hosted by the Grant Professionals Association, our cohosts interviewed a variety of leaders in the grant field. They shared their experiences, insights, and words of wisdom related to a number of themes ranging from giving back to the profession, leadership, philanthropy, professionalism, volunteering, professional development, and more. Hear key takeaways from each of our esteemed guests:

Bernard Turner, GPC, Associate Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Belmont University  

Cheryl Kester, CFRE, GPC, 2023 Distinguished Fellow Awardee and Owner of The Kester Group

Doris Shivers, GPC, Director of Grant Innovation and Management for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Egondu Onuoha, GPC, President of the Grant Professionals Certification Institute and Vice President of Real Estate and Special Programs at the Brooklyn Hospital

Jess Pettitt, Emcee of #GrantSummit, Speaker at Good Enough Now

Johna Rodgers, GPC, Immediate Past President of the Grant Professionals Association and Owner of Johna Rodgers Consulting

Leilani Ocasio, Grant Professionals Association Board Member and Project Manager at M. Palmer Consulting

Mike Chamberlain, CAE, Chief Executive Office of the Grant Professionals Association

Pat Duboise, GPC, Chair of the Grant Professionals Association Mentoring Committee and Director at Grant Initiatives

Reagan Lynch, Immediate Past President of the Grant Professionals Foundation and Grant Policy Manager at Witt O’Brien’s

Scot Scala, GPC, 2023 Distinguished Fellow Awardee and President & Senior Consultant at Scala & Associates