2016 National Conference

Dr. MayKao Hang is the President and CEO of the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives in the greater St. Paul community and beyond through direct services, research, and community building. She is committed to achieving an equitable society where everyone can prosper. Among her many roles is serving as Chair of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank, a Trustee of Minnesota Philanthropy Partners, and a founding member of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders in Minnesota.

Lori Bartczak is vice president of programs at GEO. GEO is a diverse community of more than 500 grantmakers working to reshape the way philanthropy operates. GEO is committed to advancing smarter grantmaking practices that enable nonprofits to grow stronger and achieve better results. As vice president of programs, Lori sets strategy for GEO’s content and services, including publishing, conferences and peer learning programs and serves as a key spokesperson for the organization. Lori has written numerous publications and articles on topics related to philanthropic effectiveness.Prior to joining GEO in 2002, Lori was publications editor at BoardSource. Lori is an active volunteer in her community, serving on various committees for her church, her sons’ school and the local education foundation. Lori holds bachelor’s degrees in journalism and English from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and a master’s of arts degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy.