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Make-A-Wish America: Excellence in Not-for-Profit Governance for Maximum Mission Impact

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May 27, 2026 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM PDT Webinar

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Alexis Santucci, Executive Director
alexis@nacdpsw.org

Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
kelly@nacdpsw.org

NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter
13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154

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About The Event

Member Price: $30.00

Non Member Price: $50.00

Credits: 1 NACD Credit

Over 10% of the companies in the United States are Not-for-Profit Organizations, accounting for 6% of the US economy. These critical organizations serve the public good and are governed by fiduciary boards to ensure the organizations are fulfilling their intended missions. In our second year of recognizing a preeminent Not-for-Profit Organization in the Pacific Southwest footprint which exemplifies outstanding governance, Make-A-Wish America provides life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Please join us and the CEO and current and incoming Chairs of the Board of Make-A-Wish America to learn about: 

  • How the governance of the organization has evolved to exemplify excellence

  • How the Board makes key decisions and why

  • What is the culture of the Board and why it is critical

  • Best practices in developing board composition consistent with its mission 

  • Strategies not-for profit boards consider during CEO succession

  • What do board directors need to know about excellence in not-for-profit governance 

  • And much more

     

AGENDA:
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM (PDT): Program
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM (PDT): Optional Small Group Networking

 

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Speakers

Current Chair of Board, Make-A-Wish America, Board Director and C-Suite Executive

Reba Dominski

Most recently, Reba served as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Social Responsibility Officer and President of the U.S. Bank Foundation, joining U.S. Bank’s Managing Committee, the seniormost team overseeing the strategic direction and performance of U.S. Bancorp. In this role, she led the bank’s ESG and social impact agenda—integrating community, environmental, and reputation considerations into growth strategies, risk discussions, and brand positioning...

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Incoming Chair of Board, Make-A-Wish America, AI, Saas and Fintech CEO and Board Director

Keri Gohman

Keri Gohman is a CEO and Board Director known for driving growth and transformation across both market-leading companies and disruptive platforms. Her expertise spans AI, SaaS, fintech, and B2B platforms, with experience across banking, payments, credit, insurance, workforce technology, vertical SaaS and accounting in public, private, venture, and private equity environments...

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Leslie Motter

President & CEO, Make-A-Wish America

Leslie Motter

Leslie Motter is the President & CEO of Make-A-Wish America, a $500M+ national philanthropic organization. Leslie drives revenue growth, increases brand strength, and ensures the organization has the best people, capabilities, governance, and culture. Under her leadership, Make-A-Wish was recognized by Morning Consult as the #2 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the U.S...

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Moderator

Independent Board Director and former Service & Technology and Bank CEO

Christa Steele

A respected financial and governance expert, Christa brings extensive leadership experience to the Board, having twice served as CEO and held several board-level leadership positions. Most recently, she served as interim CEO of Balco Holdings, Inc., where she managed all financial, regulatory, and risk operations through the successful division and dissolution of the enterprise in 2022. Previously, as President and CEO of Mechanics Bank...

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NACD Pacific Southwest
Contact Us

Alexis Santucci, Executive Director
alexis@nacdpsw.org

Kelly Colvard, Operations Manager
kelly@nacdpsw.org

NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter
13636 Ventura Blvd, Suite 643
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: 559-273-3154

Find a Chapter

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