Home: New York City. Birthplace: Massachusetts. Profession: Nonprofit. Organization: In 100 Years. Title: Founder. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers. Significant other: Husband, Stefan Prelog. Alma mater: Marymount Manhattan College.
Current project: Launching my own non-profit consulting business, In 100 Years. Recent professional development: Diversifying my client portfolio to include animal welfare, veterans organizations, universities and membership organizations. Latest accomplishment: Onboarding five clients within the first six months of launching my consultancy. Latest contribution to others: Board Member, Groove With Me; Board Member, Putnam County SPCA. What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Buying an apartment in NYC and embarking on a gut renovation. Hobbies: Dance; salvaging and restoring antiques found in Dutchess County, NY. Recent unique acquisition: Antique desk rescued from the local transfer station.
Personality profile: Dependable, warm, friendly. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Witty. Moral compass: Can you sleep at night with the decisions you’ve made? How do you define a perfect friendship? Trust and lots of laughter. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual respect and a goal shared in common. What is your greatest joy? Knowing I’ve put good into the world. What natural talent have you neglected? Dance. I’m a classically trained ballerina, but haven’t taken a class in years.
What three emojis best describe you? 🐶🐱🧡.
What book have you repeatedly read? Uncharitable, by Dan Pallotta. What’s featured prominently on your home or office wall? Dave Eggers' “Ass Kicking Is on My Mind”. What is the best advice you received growing up? Actions speak louder than words. What is the best advice you received in your career? Give back to your employees. What is your go-to source of news and information? New York Times. What is your go-to source of creative inspiration? My barn. I set up a workshop to salvage furniture and it’s a great mind-clearing activity.
What is your big idea? I'm working on it. Too soon to share, but stay tuned! What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? That nonprofits should operate on a shoestring budget. It's neither realistic, nor efficient, nor healthy for employees. Investing in your people and infrastructure ultimately makes donor dollars more efficient.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? She Did What? As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A ballerina. What object would you first save from your burning home? My cat, Isadora Luna. What advice would you give your younger self? Don’t light yourself on fire to keep others warm. What day in your life would you like to re-live? My wedding day. It went by so quickly. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? None of it!
Personal mission: Make the world better. Personal motto: What effect will the actions you take today have on the world in 100 minutes, weeks, months, years? Favorite quote: "Don’t mistake kindness for weakness."
