Bridging the Gap: A USI Non-Profit Symposium

Join us for a day of collaboration and inspiration at the Citrus Heights Event Center! This symposium is dedicated to bringing together non-profit leaders to share ideas, learn from each other, and build a stronger community. Expect insightful and transformative conversations specifically designed for leaders in the non-profit sector.

Our event aims to address critical workforce challenges, foster leadership cohesion, and explore innovative financial solutions to empower non-profits in today's challenging environment. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leading executives who are actively solving issues in our community, bringing innovation to their organizations, and driving positive change.

Leah (Burdick) Corrigan, MBA
Chief Growth & Innovation Officer at PRIDE Industries, Former Vice President of Global Marketing, Global Digital & Americas Marketing with Hudson. Board Member of Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center, National Association of Women Business Owners/Sacramento OWL "Outstanding Women Leader" Executive Women Awards 2025, Sacramento Business Journal's C-Suite Award 2024, Sacramento Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business Award 2022, Former Stand-Up Comedian

Dawnté Early, PhD, MS President and CEO of United Way of California Capital Region, City of West Sacramento Council Member, recognized for exceptional leadership and contributions with several prestigious awards. These include Public Policy Honoree of the Year (Nov 2024) and 2024 Most Admired CEO by the Sacramento Business Journal. They were also honored as one of the 2024 Women Who Mean Business and 2024 Women in Leadership. Named one of the Sacramento Bee's Top 20 Black Change Makers (Sep 2023). Earlier: UC Davis McNair Scholar (Dec 2004)

Adonai Mack
Chief Executive Officer at Child Action, Inc.
Former Senior Director of Association of California School Administrators and Former Legislative Advocate for various Public Education Associations. Fierce advocate for education and social welfare of children and families throughout Sacramento County.

Stephen Elkins, Ed.D. President, NorCal Area Employee Benefits Practice Leader at USI Insurance Services Doctor of Education – EdD, Interprofessional Leadership – Cultural Foundations of Education, Former Managing Director, VP of Wells Fargo, 18 plus years working in Non-Profit leadership roles

John Chiang, CPA
Financial Executive Consultant and Fractional CFO for Asian Health Services
Board Member for Alameda County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board, Former Mayor of City of Piedmont.

Tiffany Loeffler, DPT
Founder & Executive Director of The Alliance
Fierce advocate for vulnerable kids and families since 2010.

Justin Studebaker, M.A.
Symphoneo Consulting
Certified Working Genius Trainer and Organization Management Consultant.

Jen Esparza, Owner, The Jen Advantage, a non-profit marketing agency

We hope you can join us and all these great speakers for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration!

Info: Tiffany Loeffler, Founder & CEO of The Alliance Co-Presenting with Jen Esparza, Owner of The Jen Advantage

Info: Panel discussion with the following speakers: Stephen Elkins, Ed.D. (Moderator), Leah Burdick, MBA, PRIDE Industries, Dawnté Early, PhD, MS, United Way of California Capital Region, Adonai Mack, CEO, Child Action, Inc., John Chiang, CFO Asian Health Services

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