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LILLY FAMILY SCHOOL OF PHILANTHROPYMake yourPASSIONyourPROFESSION2018-19 GRADUATES

2018-19We are pleased to introduce and congratulate the 2018-2019 graduates of the Indiana University Lilly Family School ofPhilanthropy. You’ll meet many of these exceptional individuals, who are the next generation of professionals, scholarsPh.D.and philanthropists, in these pages.Read about our graduates’ plans and aspirations to lead with purpose, and in turn improve philanthropy to improvethe world. There are over 1.6 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. alone, and they need well-prepared leaders andM.A.staff to continue making an impact on millions of lives across the globe. Because Lilly Family School of Philanthropystudents are exceptionally prepared to meet the demands of today’s philanthropic environment, our graduates aresought-after professionals who work throughout the United States and around the world. Our graduates work inGRADCERTIFICATEleadership, management, and direct service positions in functional areas such as fundraising, grantmaking, andprogram management. Their work influences religion, education, social services, health, arts and culture, animalsand the environment, developing countries and many other worthwhile causes.We invite you to learn more at philanthropy.iupui.edu/grads.B.A.

CHRISTIANA AKPILIMA-ATIBILTHAD STEPHEN AUSTINIn honor of my first-born son, CharlesApolikawen Atibil, who passed away in Ghanain October 2017 as a result of poor medicalservices and failure to follow health policiesand procedures, I plan to start a civil societyorganization to address the deplorable state ofhealthcare in Ghana’s rural areas. It will be thefirst in Ghana to tackle healthcare provisioninequalities. My vision is a Ghana where everyperson in urban and rural areas has effectiveaccess to quality health care.I will be working at Duke University in Durham,North Carolina. As the Senior Director ofDivinity Programs for United MethodistEngagement and Lifelong Learning, I willinterface with the Duke Endowment andexecute their strategic vision for religiousphilanthropy at Duke University’s DivinitySchool.MARINA TAN HARPERSUZANN LUPTONI will continue in my current role at Universityof California, Davis as Senior Director ofInternational Development in the alumni anddevelopment division of the university. Since2016, I have traveled to Asia and Europeregularly and worked with internationalconstituents - namely alumni, current parents,and friends of UC Davis for advancement ofUC Davis outside of the US.I will continue to serve as Assistant Dean of theO’Neill School of Public Affairs at IUPUI.

XIAOYUN WANGCOURTNEY BAUGHI plan to be an assistant professor at a Chineseuniversity and contribute to the theory andpractice of philanthropy and the nonprofitsector.After graduation, I will join CCS Fundraising,a fundraising consulting firm, as an AssociateDirector. Based out of the Chicago office, I willwork directly with clients across the CentralU.S. to assist with campaign management.ERIKA BRYANTSARAH CASTORIn conjunction with my master’s degree fromthe Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, I amcompleting my law degree from the IU RobertH. McKinney School of Law. I plan to developand grow the newly formed non-profit R.A.C.E(Rollins Association for Culture and Education)led by my friend and colleague Stephen Rollins.In addition, I hope to open my own law firm.This program has effectively bridged threeareas of my professional life—multinationalphilanthropy, local initiatives promotingdiversity and inclusion, and my futureambitions surrounding social justiceand interfaith initiatives. I hope to be aninstrumental part of the community as botha connector, educator, and innovator indeveloping effective philanthropic work thatbrings lasting and positive change.

ERIN MARIE CROWTHERALEXIS DAVENPORTFollowing graduation, I hope to work indevelopment for a nonprofit wildlife orenvironmental conservation agency. I ampassionate about connecting people with thewild things and places that make our planeta beautiful place. My education at the schoolhas prepared me with the academic knowledgeand tangible skills required to bring about real,positive change for the sustainability of ourworld.I will continue to leverage my educationand experiences as a McKinney Fellow toadvance social progress and uplift strategicenvironmental pursuits that navigate thecomplexities of humanity and our place inthe natural world. I hope to cross paths withan organization that embraces innovativeand untraditional methods — either throughgrant making or programming — to stimulateimpactful change for now and futuregenerations.DENISE DEENJESSIKA DEVINEThere are several areas that I am interestedin working in to gain experience: leadershipdevelopment, fundraising, communityoutreach, volunteer coordination, youthphilanthropy, international philanthropy, andadvocacy.I plan to continue my work in developmentfor The Salvation Army, serving the needs,interests, and concerns of our friends anddonors. This program has provided me with theskills to better serve today’s philanthropist andbroadened my perspective on the crucial roleour philanthropic activities play in society. I’melated to put this acquired knowledge to use tobetter serve the sector.

ELEANOR (NORA) DIETZ-KILENCLAIRE FOURNIERAfter graduation, I plan on staying in theIndianapolis area. Through my educationand experiences provided by the Lilly FamilySchool of Philanthropy, I have learned that Igreatly enjoy work that ties to education and/or healthcare. I intend to find an organization inwhich I can contribute my skills and knowledgegained over the years, where I have theopportunity to learn and grow.This past year, I have lived and studiedabroad in Singapore, following my spousefor his career. At the current time, we arereturning back to the United States and I aminterviewing for senior development roles inour hometown of Orlando, Florida.FARAH GERBERJAYCEE BLAIR GREENBLATTAfter graduation, I am looking forward tostarting my new position as DevelopmentOfficer for the Island Institute in Maine. Ifeel honored to work within an organizationfocused on creating sustainable solutionswithin the environmental sector.Upon completing the master’s program,I accepted a position with the JewishCommunity Foundation of Los Angeles.My education at the Lilly Family School ofPhilanthropy has been extremely significantin preparing me for this opportunity. Workingwith the best in the field, I have gained agreat wealth of knowledge and developedmeaningful professional connections. I am verygrateful for all of the support I have receivedfrom the dedicated staff and faculty.

MAXWELL HAGANCASSANDRA HOWARDI will be working for the Indiana UniversitySchool of Medicine as the Senior BudgetManager. I look forward to continuing myservice as the Vice Chair of the West DeaneryUnified Catholic School Board in Indianapolis.My plan after graduation is to continue workas a non-profit consultant through HowardStrategies, LLC. In this capacity, I assist nonprofit organizations with their developmentand communications strategies. I also offertraining programs for nonprofit fundraisers.MANAL ISSAKYLIE L. KASPARI plan to work as a practitioner, a consultant,and a philanthropy advisor in the MiddleEast. Organizations operating in a Muslimcontext need institutionalized, professionalfundraising operations that will motivateprivate giving to institutions. I will work directlywith institutions, assisting in establishingand developing their fundraising operationsthrough training and collecting stories aboutgiving that highlight various identities.I have accepted the position of DonorRelations Manager at the Indianapolis ArtCenter. I am also involved in the Indianapolismusic community, working to promote variousevents as a micro-influencer and socialmedia consultant. Additionally, I am the ChiefRelationship Officer for a startup music coworking space, which will launch in the fall atthe Circle City Industrial Complex.

KAYLA KOLKAWILLIAM LAVINUpon graduation, I hope to continue the workthat began in my graduate assistantship bypursuing an opportunity with a corporatefoundation.I’m continuing to launch a revampedinternational nonprofit and will also continuemy work in higher education development.CALEB LEVELLJOSÉ LUSENDEAfter graduation, I will continue serving inmy role at the American Cancer Society asdirector for the National Colorectal CancerRoundtable. I look forward to applying myexperiences and lessons learned from thephilanthropic studies program, both as aprofessional and as a volunteer, within the fieldof cancer prevention and control.First, I would like to put in practice all theknowledge, insights and perspectives Iacquired from this prestigious program.Second, I plan to continue researching sometopics of personal interest (Black philanthropy,civil society in developing countries.) withhopes to author a few articles in specializedpublications. Last, but certainly not least, Iwill consider enrolling in a doctoral programwith aspirations to teach and prepare futurepractitioners in the field.

UZMA MIRZAJULIE MOOREHEADI plan to continue my social entrepreneurshipwork, writing and working with architectural/engineering green practice and nonprofitfoundation for the built-environment, theenvironment, women and the arts. I intend tocomplete my current mosque design projectsoon to be taken into construction.I will be continuing my role as ExecutiveDirector for TCC Gives. I plan to further growour More Than a Phone program that helpssurvivors of domestic violence. I will assistIU Health philanthropic efforts through myposition on the AAHC Philanthropy Council,and am looking forward to serving Learningto Give as a new board member. I also planto work more with TCC and hopefully otherfor-profit companies to find the value of givingback to their local communities.ADAM MORGANANASTESIA OKAOMEEAfter graduation I plan to continue my workwith the Phi Kappa Psi Foundation, who worksto continue its support of leadership andcharacter development opportunities and tohelp reduce the cost of higher education. I’llalso keep working with Delaware nonprofitswho are working on new ways that will allowyoung professionals to have an increasedimpact in their community. And of course I willspend more time with my wife, Jaime, and ourchildren, Jackson and Avery.I plan to continue my studies in the PhDprogram at the Indiana University Lilly FamilySchool of Philanthropy.