Who We Are: Our Team
We have carefully selected dynamic, intelligent, and energetic people with the right mix of nonprofit and corporate experience so that we can most effectively help our clients help others. Each person is team-oriented and committed to the values and expectations of our nonprofit clients. OAI has a unique company culture and we take great pride in the extraordinary people we have at our organization. Meet our talented team below.
Founding PartnersCombining corporate knowledge, Wall Street connections, a passion for nonprofits and a background in fundraising and production, Steve and Carol Orr founded Orr Associates, Inc. (OAI) in 1991. |
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Stephen K. OrrSteve Orr is the Managing Partner and co-founder of OAI along with Carol Orr. Prior to founding the company, Steve was an investment banker at Goldman, Sachs & Co. In 1991, he combined his 12 years on Wall Street with his social conscience to create strategic partnerships between profit and nonprofit organizations. Read full bio... |
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Carol C. OrrCarol Orr founded OAI with Steve Orr in 1991. Carol brings to the firm more than twenty five years of creative experience in fundraising, special events, design and production. Carol's career in special events began with political campaigns. Read full bio... |
Senior ConsultantsAs philanthropic leaders in the hospital, education and healthcare sectors, our Senior Consultants bring expertise, credibility and over 100 years of combined experience to our clients and the work we do. With a track record of raising over $2.5 billion, find out why OAI, and our clients, are always a step ahead with them on our side. |
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Richard GelulaAs a Senior Consultant, Richard utilizes his wealth of knowledge in the healthcare field to better serve our clients in the areas of strategy, board development, fundraising and development, communications, and nonprofit management. Read full bio... |
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John Wm. ThomasJohn Wm. Thomas joined forces with OAI as a senior consultant in 2007, bringing with him over 30 years of senior leadership and experience in strategic fundraising efforts. Over the last two years, John has introduced a number of clients to OAI and has played a key role in the strategic development and fundraising success of a variety of our clients. Read full bio... |
Managing DirectorsBringing unparalleled vigor and understanding of the nonprofit sector to our team and our clients, the OAI Managing Directors are the face of OAI, the work we do, and the clients we serve. Learn why OAI is proud to call them our Managing Directors. |
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Richard O. Walker IIIDick Walker joined the OAI team as a Managing Director in January 2010, after initially establishing a relationship with OAI as a Senior Consultant in 2009. Dick brings over 35 years of fundraising and development experience primarily in the independent school sector. Read full bio... |
Department HeadsCombining over 90 years of experience, our Department Heads bring incredible and fascinating experience and expertise. They're truly the sector experts in their respective fields, strategically guiding the OAI teams and clients to achieve success. |
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John BauserJohn Bauser joined the OAI senior leadership team in October 2007 as the Department Head of Strategy and Development, where he is responsible for the oversight of all of OAI’s strategy and development clients. Read full bio... |
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Michael CantacuzèneMichael Cantacuzène joined the OAI team in August 2006, bringing more than 20 years of banking, finance, investment and organizational management experience with him. As the Department Head of Nonprofit Management, Michael is responsible for OAI’s nonprofit management services. Read full bio... |
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Danielle FrottierDanielle Frottier has been a part of the OAI team for nine years. As the Department Head of OAI Administration she oversees the human resources, marketing, new business and administrative functions of the company. Read full bio... |
DirectorsOAI Directors demonstrate invaluable team leadership and expertise of the nonprofit sector every day. Discover the vast array of experience and top notch qualities that make our Directors true leaders at OAI and within the nonprofit sector. |
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Kelly DunphyBringing over eight years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, event management, corporate partnership cultivation and management, and cause marketing, Kelly joined the OAI team in November 2006 as a Director of Marketing and Development. Read full bio... |
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Emma KieranBringing eight years of professional and volunteer fundraising experience to OAI, Emma joined the team in December 2007 as a Director of Marketing and Development. Read full bio... |
Associate DirectorsThrough demonstrating teamwork, collaboration and a proven track record of delivering results, the OAI Associate Directors continue to show why they are so valuable to our clients. See why we think they are the best. |
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Senior Associate Directors
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Rachael BurkeAs a Senior Associate Director, Rachael Burke has assisted a number of OAI’s nonprofit clients in a variety of areas, including strategic planning and development, communications, event fundraising and nonprofit management. While Rachael is actively engaged with two OAI clients, she also manages the human resources, new business and marketing efforts internally at OAI. Read full bio... |
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Mirjam KrullAs a Senior Associate Director of Marketing and Development, Mirjam Krull serves a variety of nonprofit clients in the areas of event fundraising and management, campaign management, development management, strategic planning and online marketing. Read full bio... |
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Juliana Rosenblatt SloperAs a Senior Associate Director, Juliana Rosenblatt Sloper has spearheaded event management production duties for the American Kidney Fund, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, The Churchill Centre, Center for Security Policy, Marriott Foundation, Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Nonprofits for Children), and many other organizations. Read full bio... |
Associate Directors
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Sommer AltlandSommer Altland joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in July 2009. She assists with strategic planning, development management, nonprofit management and event management for several clients including the DC College Access Program, the Marriott Foundation and Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Non-profits for Children). Read full bio... |
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Jen Leybovich
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Sarah Pease
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Tessa Shambaugh
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AssociatesThe Associates at OAI bring a hard-working, organized, fast-paced and energetic professional attitude with them to work everyday. Check out who they are and why we are lucky to have them on our team. |
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Karina Bhaiwala
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Nick CericolaNick Cericola joined the OAI team as an Associate of Marketing and Development in January 2010. He assists several clients, including DC College Access Program, Friends of the National Library of Medicine, the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home and READ Global in the areas of strategic planning, development management, nonprofit management and event management. Read full bio... |
Ariel HermAriel Herm joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in June 2010. She works with clients such as Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Non-profits for Children) and the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home, in the areas of strategic planning, development management, nonprofit management and event management. Read full bio... |
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Kim MathisonKim Mathison joined the OAI team as an Associate in September 2007. Kim has a number of roles internally at OAI, including serving as office and building manager, as well as providing administrative and financial support for the OAI team. Read full bio... |
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Barbara Mickits
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Katey Scanlon
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