The Switch - by Nonprofit HR Nonprofit HR

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Indra Lahiri, PhD, Founder of Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear Indra detail:
How her early experience with a potbellied pig and visits to factory farms drew her to take action on this issue
The way stories have illustrated and advanced the organization’s impact
The one thing that is central in her approach to talent management
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, visit www.indraloka.org.
 

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Dr. Kimberly Townsend, President & CEO, Loretto, for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear Dr. Townsend detail:
The long-term effects of COVID-19 on the medical organization
How the organization works to make decisions through a people-focused lens by focusing on the “why”
Why she addresses every challenge or opportunity, whether strategic, financial, etc, as a people issue — centering people for the solution
The reason she believes leadership is a way of being, regardless of title 
The impact of mentorship on emerging women leaders
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about Loretto, visit lorettocny.org.

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication for Nonprofit HR, sits down with MaryEllen McGuire, PhD, Founder & President of Postsecondary National Policy Institute (PNPI), for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear MaryEllen detail:
The power of learning, amplifying voices and making room at the table
The difference between mentorship and sponsorship in lifting up emerging leaders 
How to embrace the “yet” when feeling unsure about yourself 
The impact of building relationships through shared learning
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about the PNPI, visit pnpi.org.
 

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Chavi Khanna Koneru, Co-Founder and Executive Director of North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT), for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear Chavi detail:
Why discovering the barriers that exist for Asian American voters in North Carolina drew her to take action on this mission
How her experience of living in different communities of varying diversity and background as a lawyer uniquely equipped her to create impact in this space
Finding commonalities with other civic engagement organizations and how its supported achieving “equity and justice for all” 
Her people management philosophy in finding talent for work that has never been done in the community before
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about NCAAT, visit www.ncaatogether.org.
 

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Dr. Karen West, President & CEO of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear Karen detail:
The importance of collaboration in delivering impact
How she champions professional education and works to provide those opportunities for her staff
The impact of AI developments on her organization’s work
Her advice to women to “be bold and be brave”in the face of opportunity
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about the ADEA, visit www.adea.org.

As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Bonnie Entler, President and CEO of Seeds of Literacy, for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector!
Tune in to hear Bonnie detail:
How flexibility has been a key quality in effectively adapting to the needs the communities they serve
The importance of listening and respect in creating a team environment
Why her servant leadership style builds trust among employees and the organization’s stakeholders 
How women have the unique leadership strength to observe, analyze and see the big picture
Learn more about our 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch finalists. See the full list here and ways they are contributing to their organization, the sector and communities!
To learn more about Seeds of Literacy, visit www.seedsofliteracy.org.