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Advisory Boards

Neighborhood Vitality Advisory Board

Established in 2019, this group of diverse academics and experts, in the fields of social psychology, equality and civic engagement, advises on the necessary elements of thriving communities and building deeper connections between neighbors.

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    Jennifer Eberhardt

    Stanford University

    Jennifer Eberhardt has spent 22 years as a Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. Professor Eberhardt is the author of “Biased” and has studied the science of unconscious bias for more than two decades.

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    Eric Goldman

    High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law

    Eric Goldman is Associate Dean for Research and Co-Director of the High Tech Law Institute at Santa Clara University School of Law. His research and teaching focus on Internet law, which he also writes about on the Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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    Kelli Harding

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    Kelli Harding is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is also the author of The Rabbit Effect and previously served on the board of the Association of American Medical Colleges.

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    Julianne Holt-Lunstad

    Brigham Young University

    Julianne Holt-Lunstad has spent 19 years as a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University. She also serves as a scientific advisor for the Australian Coalition to End Loneliness, the Foundation for Art & Healing, and research advisory panel for AARP Services, Inc., United Healthcare, and Rural Aging.

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    Derrick Johnson

    NAACP

    Derrick Johnson is the President and CEO of the NAACP. He has spent his entire career as an activist fighting for equal rights and has worked at the NAACP since 2004 in state and national roles.

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    Ethan Kross

    University of Michigan

    Ethan Kross is a Professor of Psychology & Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan where he directs the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. He is also the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It.

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    Tracey Meares

    Yale Law School

    Tracey Meares is a Walton Hale Hamilton Professor of Law at Yale Law School and the Founding Director of the Justice Collaboratory with over 20 years in legal education. She is also a board member of the Joyce Foundation.

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    C. Dixon Osburn

    Institute for Strategic Dialogue

    C. Dixon Osburn is the Executive Director of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, U.S., a global think tank dedicated to fortifying democracy and human rights in the digital age against the rising global tide of hate, extremism, polarization, and disinformation.

Client Advisory Board

Established in 2019, this group of marketing, branding and advertising experts advises on best practices, innovative ideas and guidance for our advertising initiatives, while ensuring value and differentiation, for both advertisers and members.

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    Rachel Chan

    Verizon

    Rachel is Director of Brand Media Strategy & Activation at Verizon. Prior to Verizon, Rachel held global leadership roles at HP, Inc., and American Express. She is an advocate for education, global consciousness, and celebrating diversity.

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    Steve Katelman

    Omnicom Media Group

    Steve Katelman is the Executive Vice President of Global Strategic Partnerships for Omnicom Media Group, where he has worked since 1996. Steve is actively involved in the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the IAB.

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    Jeffrey Nicholson

    Tracer

    Jeffrey Nicholson is the Chief Executive Officer of Tracer, a VaynerX company. Prior to Tracer, Jeff served as the Chief Media Officer at VaynerMedia. Jeff sits on the advisory boards of Pinterest and Roku.

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    Caleb Pearson

    McDonald’s

    Since joining McDonald’s in April 2020, Caleb has held multiple leadership roles across the US Marketing Organization. Today, Caleb combines his previous McDonald’s leadership positions in his role overseeing the US Customer Engagement team, which is responsible for Media, CRM, Loyalty, Omnichannel Personalization, and Customer Experience.

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    Lindsey Scheftic

    The CMO Sidekick

    Lindsey is the founder of The CMO Sidekick, which strengthens marketing teams by filling critical gaps. With her decades of experience, she quickly steps in to address weaknesses and establish sustainable capabilities in areas such as marketing & brand strategy, campaign development, consumer research, budgeting & operations, and AI consulting.

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    Nina George

    Leaf Home

    Nina George, Chief Growth Officer at Leaf Home, leads North American expansion efforts aimed at growing the customer base, delivering consumer value, and enhancing the brand experience. Recognized among the 2024 Top Women in Media and AdTech, George is an accomplished leader in growth and marketing.

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    Sara Newton

    Publicis Groupe

    Sara is the Executive Vice President on the Media Solutions team at Publicis Groupe. With 14 years of experience in the industry, she is a highly skilled strategist and thought leader specializing in both brand and performance social marketing. Her previous roles as Head of Social for various clients have allowed her to excel in building high-performing teams that drive media efficiencies in a fast-paced and evolving social marketplace.

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    Emma Mondolino

    MediaLink

    As EVP, Head of Marketing, Emma Mondolino established and oversees the firm’s in-house marketing function. She is focused on elevating MediaLink’s expertise and understanding of the market, as well as driving awareness of its advisory offerings. Prior to MediaLink, Mondolino worked in Marketing, Strategy and Sales roles at Nextdoor, Pinterest and Twitter.

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    Catherine Chao

    NBA

    Catherine Chao is AVP of Global Partnerships Strategy at the NBA, responsible for identifying commercial opportunities across new and existing partnerships. She started her career in M&A advisory before holding strategy and marketing roles for consumer brands including Nike, LinkedIn, and Unilever.

Public Agency Advisory Council

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    Warren Kagarise

    King County, Washington

    Warren Kagarise is the Digital Engagement Manager for King County, Washington. Prior to King County, he was Communications Coordinator at the City of Issaquah, WA.

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    Leah LaRue

    City of Atlanta, Georgia

    Leah is the Assistant Director of the Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) in the City of Atlanta. Prior to this she served in roles in both public and private sectors in Atlanta.

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    Greg Licamele

    Fairfax County, Virginia

    Greg Licamele is a Director of External Digital Communications at Fairfax County Government. He has worked over 15 years for Fairfax County.

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    Janelle McGregor

    City of Tampa, Florida

    Janelle McGregor is the Community Partnership Manager for the City of Tampa. Prior to the City of Tampa, she worked as a Spokesperson for the Tampa Police Department.

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    Larry Merritt

    Chicago Fire Department

    Larry is the Assistant Director of News Affairs at the Chicago Fire Department. He has spent twenty plus years in City Government in various positions that include public information and community outreach. Prior to the City of Chicago, he worked at FOX 32 Chicago as an Assistant Assignment Editor.

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    Chantal Perreault

    Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

    Chantal Perreault is the Digital Communications Specialist for Niagara Region. She has worked in web and digital for over 20 years across private, non-profit and government sectors.

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    Sarah Russell

    St. Louis Commissioner of Emergency Management

    Sarah Russell is the Commissioner of Emergency Management for the City of St. Louis, Missouri. They have also served as public information officer for multiple public safety organizations.

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    Dionne Waugh

    City of Boulder, Colorado

    Dionne Waugh has worked in the field of law enforcement public information for over 14 years. She joined the City of Boulder in November 2020 as the Public Safety PIO for Boulder Police and Fire. Prior to joining the policing profession she was a newspaper journalist.

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    David White

    Essex Police

    David White has worked for Essex Police since 1985. He has been a photographer, video producer/editor and, since 2000, he’s managed Essex Police’s website. This role has expanded to cover all digital public-facing platforms including social media.

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    Francis Zamora

    San Francisco Department of Emergency Management

    Francis Zamora is the Chief of Staff at the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. Prior to the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management, he was Vice President at The Thier Group.