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Meet the Team

 
Kathryn Epps

President & CEO

Kathryn Epps has dedicated her career to maximizing resources for the betterment of the city of Philadelphia and all Philadelphians, and brings unmatched experience in coalition-building and stakeholder engagement and an entrepreneurial background to The Fund.

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Kathy Rubino

Vice President of Development

Kathy Rubino is an innovative non-profit leader with 20 years of experience managing annual giving, multichannel marketing, donor relations, major giving, and capital giving programs for venerable Philadelphia institutions including Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Derik Comalli

Vice President of Finance & Operations

Derik Comalli brings to the Fund 15 years of leadership experience in finance and operations management with a proven track record of prudent fiscal management, improving operational efficiency, increasing yields through meticulous treasury management.

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Lauren Cawley

Development Officer, Grants & Foundations

Lauren Cawley is a dedicated grants manager with over 20 years’ experience, particularly in institutions of higher education, such as Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania.

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Leonel Lopez

Development Officer, Annual Giving

Leonel Lopez is a dedicated advocate for educational equity with a strong foundation in international business and a passion for community building. Fluent in five languages and holding a BBA from the University of Texas, Leonel leverages his hospitality, tourism, and nonprofit expertise to support students in Philadelphia.

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Matthew King

Development Officer, Donor Relations

Matthew King is a graduate of La Salle University with an M.B.A. in Marketing with a drive for making long lasting and impactful connections to bridge resources all over with his growing knowledge of the non-profit world.

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Samantha Lee

Director of Operations

Samantha has an extensive background in operations and management, and excels in the dual role of serving behind the scenes to ensure processes run smoothly while also being a public face for her organization.

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Jasmine Brown

Operations Associate

Raised in the heart of Philadelphia, Jasmine Brown brings over 12 years of experience in supporting executive leadership within nonprofit organizations across the Philadelphia County. As an alumnus of the School District of Philadelphia and a proud product of its public schools, Jasmine understands the value of education and community deeply.

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