About OAI: 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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John ButlerJohn Butler joined the OAI team as a Senior Consultant in October, 2010. As President & CEO of The Human Resource Learning Center, Inc., a management consulting firm specializing in developing organizational solutions that address both staff and system requirements, John has led numerous efforts where he has designed and facilitated needs assessments and organizational development including staff interventions, work process improvements, executive coaching, Teaming, and leadership and management training. Read full bio... |
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Adrian FentyAdrian M. Fenty joined the OAI team as a Senior Consultant in April of 2011. Mr. Fenty served as the fifth Mayor of the District of Columbia from 2006-2011 and has championed innovative solutions to the District's greatest challenges, especially in the District's public school system. With strong community networks and connections to education, healthcare and government decision makers, Fenty is a valuable asset for OAI and its clients. Read full bio... |
Jim LangleyJim Langley joined the OAI team in November of 2010 as a Senior Consultant. He is one of the most noted and accomplished innovators in the fields of communication, development, marketing, governmental relations and institutional advancement. Read full bio... |
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Bob LeveyBob Levey joined the OAI team as a Senior Consultant in June of 2011. He is a prize-winning journalist who has covered the Washington scene since the Johnson Administration. Read full bio... |
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Edwin K. (Ned) Zechman, Jr.Edwin K. (Ned) Zechman, Jr. joined the OAI team as a Senior Consultant in September 2011. With over 30 years experience as president and chief executive officer of four pediatric hospitals, and a strong community of networks and connections in the healthcare industry, Ned is a valuable asset for OAI and its 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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John Wm. ThomasJohn Wm. Thomas joined forces with OAI as a Managing Director in 2011. Partnering with OAI as a Senior Consultant in 2007, John brings with him over 33 years of senior management experience in strategic fundraising. John headed development for the American Red Cross and Childrens National Medical Center and has planned and completed successful campaigns ranging from $10 million to $500 million. Read full bio... |
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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 senior leadership team in October 2007 and serves as OAI’s Department Head for Strategy. As such, John is responsible for OAI's strategic planning, development assessment, campaign feasibility study, and board development accounts. 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 eleven 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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Senior Directors
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Kelly DunphyKelly joined the OAI team in November 2006 as a Director, and she brings her clients ten years of experience in non-profit management, event management and fundraising, especially in the areas of board development, major gifts, corporate sponsorship, cause related marketing and capital campaigns. Read full bio... |
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Emma KieranBringing over 12 years of professional and volunteer fundraising experience to OAI, Emma joined the team in December 2007 as a Director and became a Senior Director in 2011. Read full bio... |
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Directors
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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 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... |
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Sarah SullivanSarah joined the OAI team in July 2011 as a Director. Through 11 years of experience in the nonprofit and public sectors, Sarah has developed an expertise in strategic planning, data-driven decision making, partnership development, and nonprofit management. 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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Susan KellySusan Kelly joined the OAI team as a Senior Associate Director of Marketing and Development in July 2011. Since joining OAI, she has worked with the YWCA National Capital Area, Community Family Life Services, Suffolk University and Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington in the areas of development management, grant writing and major and planned giving. Read full bio.... |
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Lauren NewmanLauren Newman joined the OAI team as a Senior Associate Director of New Business and Communications in November 2011. In this role, Lauren works with the Senior Leadership at OAI to expand the company’s presence in the Washington, DC and New York markets. Read full bio... |
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Associate Directors
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Karina BhaiwalaAs an Associate Director, Karina Bhaiwala works with a variety of nonprofit organizations in the areas of development management, event fundraising and management, campaign planning, development audits and feasibility studies. Read full bio... |
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Nick CericolaAs an Associate Director, Nick works with several organizations on projects related to development, strategy and events management. His current and former clients include the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the DC College Access Program, Washington National Cathedral and the Trust for the National Mall. Read full bio... |
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Emily HaggertyEmily Haggerty joined OAI as the Office Manager in October 2011. In this role she oversees the building management and provides finance and human resources support to the OAI team. Her experience includes five years of office and operations management in both for-profit and non-profits environments. Read full bio... |
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Keri JacobsonKeri Jacobson joined the OAI team as an Executive Assistant in April of 2010. In addition to serving as an assistant to Managing Partner, Steve Orr, Keri also manages several administrative and IT responsibilities, as well as assists with many new business and marketing projects. Read full bio... |
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Kara JohnsonKara Johnson joined the OAI team as an Associate Director in June 2011. In this role, she has had the opportunity to work with several of OAI’s clients, including Center for National Policy, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Washington, Arena Stage and Youth, I.N.C. in the areas of strategic planning, development and nonprofit management. Read full bio... |
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Amy KardonAmy Kardon joined the OAI Team in March 2011 as an Associate Director of Events and Fundraising Management. In this role, she has had the opportunity to work with a number of OAI’s nonprofit clients including 92nd Street Y, American Red Cross of the National Capital Region, CRDF Global and Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Nonprofits for Children) in the areas of development management, event fundraising and strategic planning. Read full bio.... |
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Barbara MickitsAs an Associate Director, Barb has had the opportunity to team with many nonprofits on a range of assignments including nonprofit management, event fundraising and management, campaign planning, development management, development audits and strategic plans. Read full bio... |
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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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Molly DunnMolly Dunn joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in February of 2011. She provides support for her internal teams and clients in the areas of strategic development, development management, nonprofit management and event management for many clients, including the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Read full bio... |
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Katherine HeidenbergerKatherine joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in February 2011. Since joining the team, she has assisted clients with event management and production, development management and fundraising management. Katherine is a strong and dedicated team member working with the following OAI clients: Community Family Life Services, CRDF Global, Marriott Foundation and American Red Cross of the National Capital Region, among others. Read full bio... |
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Sarah LeibachSarah Leibach joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in September of 2011. She assists with development management, nonprofit management and event management for a number of clients, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, the YWCA National Capital Area, and Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Nonprofits for Children). Read full bio... |
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Annie PopeAnnie Pope joined the OAI team as a Nonprofit Management Associate in March of 2011. She provides support for her internal teams and clients in the areas nonprofit management, development management and marketing. Annie has partnered with a number of clients including Youth, I.N.C. (Improving Non-profits for Children), the YWCA, and the Microfinance Information Exchange. Prior to being hired as an Associate, Annie worked as a Development and Marketing Intern at OAI. Read full bio... |
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Mary Kate RobbettMary Kate Robbett joined the OAI team as a Marketing and Development Associate in January 2012. She assists in strategy, fundraising, development and event management efforts for a variety of clients, including the Arena Stage, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, St. Patrick’s School and the Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation. Read full bio... |
