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For over 20 years, Gayle Carneys leadership has transformed workplaces and communities, creating bridges between strategic planning, productive operations, culture and authentic branding in mission-driven organizations. She founded the Center for Community Technology Services, an organization that provided strategic technology and website development services for over 10 years. Previously, as Sr. Director of Training at PowerUP, an initiative of the Steve and Jean Case Foundation, she designed and directed professional development for nonprofit staff at community technology centers around the country. Gayles focus on nonprofits began 15 years ago as Chief Technology Officer for The Enterprise Foundation headquarters and its 21 national offices, now Enterprise Community Partners. A graduate of Boston Universitys School of Education, Gayle made a career shift from education to technology after teaching for several years. As a lifelong learner, she is completing a professional certificate from New York University in Leadership and Organizational Development. She believes strongly in positive social change. Because of this belief, she volunteers with various nonprofit boards and schools in the Baltimore area. I can honestly say I love my work. I get to dive deep into the world of incredibly passionate people dedicated to social change, and help them reach wider and deeper. Theres nothing more exciting than seeing peoples eyes light up in a room when they see themselves and their organization reflected in a new light. Kate Purcell is a visual and interactive designer who specializes in weaving storytelling into unique visual experiences. She stems from a family of artists and credits her architect father for instilling creative values early on that continue to influence her approach to design today. As the Co-Founder and Creative Director at Pulse Forward for the last five years, Kate finds a happy balance of inspiring and meaningful work. Her design process is informed by data and infused with intuition. Some ...