Meet The Team

Lauren is an experienced and trusted senior executive and strategist working at the intersection of philanthropy, business, and stakeholder relations.
 

• Developed the vision, strategy, and operating model for the Stand Together Foundation, one of the largest venture philanthropy portfolios to tackle poverty in America

• Evaluated thousands of nonprofits and launched the Catalyst Program, a cohort model and competitive training program for high impact nonprofit leaders to help them grow and scale

• Solidified brand relationships and partnerships with celebrities and athletes to drive earned media and individual activation on cause-related campaigns focused on COVID relief, criminal justice, education, and poverty

• Extensive experience leading transformative growth strategies and teams responsible for business development, sponsorships, and fundraising 

• Frequently cited in media publications such as AP, Time Magazine, and The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Areas of expertise: vision and strategy, operations, organization development, philanthropic advisory, impact media, strategic planning, business development, and partnerships

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lauren@calliopeadvisors.com 

Dhani is an entrepreneur and philanthropist who began his career as an NFL linebacker, playing with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals.
 

• Co-Founder of Petram Data (data analytics), Hyur Staffing (staffing agency), Proclamation (marketing), and VMG Creative (branding)

• Host of Travel Channel's original series, "Dhani Tackles the Globe” and investor on CNBC “Adventure Capitalist

• Launched his philanthropic endeavor, BowTie Cause, designing signature bow ties for organizations around the country

• Serves as chairman of investment fund Qey Capital Partners

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Areas of expertise: building high-profile partnerships, incubation and acceleration, business development, cause-related marketing and media strategies, broadcast and production

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dhani@calliopeadvisors.com 

Gaby is a strategic thinker with urgency and customer-focus and has extensive experience providing high-level support to CEOs and senior executives.

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• Worked in a number of industry sectors over the past decade including finance, personal care, and management consulting

• Supported high-profile executives such as the CEO and Chairman of John Paul Mitchell Systems

• Supervised office staff, and supported event planning and project management

• Assisted with research, website content preparation, and correspondence 

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Areas of expertise: operations, logistics, vendor management, travel and calendar management

 

 

gaby@calliopeadvisors.com 

LDR has extensive experience in operational and leadership development roles across financial services, consulting, and the social sector.

 

• Member of the executive leadership team responsible for scaling business operations, standing up new programs, talent management and resource stewardship at the Stand Together Foundation

• Senior Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers providing human capital consulting services to financial services clients with a focus on organizational change management, communications, and training needs

• Key projects included loan origination system implementation, role-based training for 40,000 employees at a global investment bank, and coaching c-suite executives

• Operations Analyst at Goldman Sachs across the credit, equity, foreign exchange, and commodity markets.

• Global acumen with professional experience working in South Asia, Middle East, and Latin America

Areas of expertise: creative problem solver, vision and strategy, talent development and coaching, leading organizational change, project and program management, third party risk management. 
 

ldr@calliopeadvisors.com

Alex leads our philanthropic advisory services to help our clients accelerate their charitable goals and objectives and invest with confidence in high-impact organizations. 
 

• Led a team of national account managers responsible for relationship development and due diligence to source and evaluate innovative and scalable nonprofit organizations

• Developed customized research templates, tools, and processes to evaluate organizational culture, operational maturity, and depth of social impact

• Supported partner recruitment, retention and engagement strategies through performance vetting, monitoring and evaluation systems

 

Areas of expertise: customer acquisition, research and analysis, due diligence, partnership development, relationship management, culture assessments, stakeholder mapping, vision and strategy  
 

alex@calliopeadvisors.com