Our Leadership — Independent Sector

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Independent Sector is run by a talented staff, experienced Board of Directors, and a remarkable group of member organizations who work in collaboration with IS and each other to find solutions to our biggest problems.

Meet our Board of Directors.

Senior Staff

President and CEO

Chief Strategy Officer

Kristina Gawrgy

Chief Communications and Community Building Officer

Interim Chief Operating Officer

Staff

Allison Grayson

Director, Policy Development and Analysis

Manager, Government Relations

Director, Public Policy and Government Relations

Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations

Brandon Johnson

Director, Digital Innovation

Christian Clansky

Director, Marketing and Digital Strategy

Manager, Communications

Elyse Harrington

Director, Operations and Administration

Gina Catedrilla Strickland

Director, Executive Office

Director, Community Building and Engagement

Staff Accountant, Finance and Administration

Policy Manager

Director, Foundation Relations

Laura Marqués-Jackson

Manager, Partnerships

Manager, Membership

Director, Conference and Event Management

Manager, Programs and Leadership Development

Director, Design

Senior Associate

Michelle Vallar

Manager, Conference and Events Logistics

Manager, Conference and Events Programming

Executive Assistant

Manager of Advocacy, Engagement & Mobilization

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO

Director, Finance and Administration