Debba Curtis, almost completely blind from Retinitis Pigmentosa, preparing for a deep strike

Founding Members allow us to clearly articulate the width and depth of our program and the interest in it. We will be continuously asking Founding Members to contribute on their experience of Leadership and Innovation. Members will be periodically asked to contribute their opinions and experiences, and contributions will be placed into our Training Program and/or taken into consideration for strategic direction.

Membership: The Curtis Leadership Foundation is currently accepting Founding Members for the remainder of 2017. There is no cost to be a Founding Member. Founding Members will receive a monthly newsletter by E-mail and may participate in a Quarterly Phone Conference regarding the Foundation’s initiatives. Founding Members may also choose to list their name in the Team section of our website.  E-mail membership@curtisleadershipfoundation.org for more information on Founding Membership and Advisory.

Founding Members

  1. Nada Tawil – Head | Communication Department I Byblos Bank, Beirut, Lebanon
  2. Dyanna Sidiropulo – Philanthropist and Entrepreneur | Abu Dhabi, UAE
  3. Peder Cox | Business Development Executive | Doylestown, Pennsylvania, USA
  4. Kemal Alam | Conflict and Security Expert| London, UK
  5. Senior Executive Leader and Innovation Specialist, Global Technology Firm and Fortune 30 | London, UK
  6. Marc Sirois | Journalist and Media Consultant | Beirut, Lebanon
  7. Zeke Williams | Operational Strategy Consultant | Browne Trading Company | Portland, Maine, USA
  8. Zeshan Meer | Retired US Air Force Sergeant | McCreary County, Kentucky, USA
  9. Chris Arnold | Retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant | Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  10. Meggie Baker | In-House Legal Counsel and Director of Compliance, Risk, and Grants Administration | Hope Health | Florence, South Carolina, USA
  11. Liria Cristina Heidenreich | Entrepreneur | Stamford, Connecticut, USA
  12. Ipek Wilkinson | Director of Procurement | Olive Group | Dubai, UAE
  13. Rami Samain | Policy Adviser | USAID Jordan LENS | Amman, Jordan
  14. Sam Lacasse | Entrepreneur | Wrap ‘n Snaps | Jackson, Wyoming, USA
  15. Chance Romines | Technical Sergeant | United States Air Force | Luke AFB, Arizona, USA
  16. Michael Oghia | Internet Governance Consultant | Belgrade, Serbia
  17. Deniz Yilmaz Zsobrak | Logistics Expert | Mavitec B.V. | Bursa, Turkey
  18. John Dalsheim | Business Adviser | New York City, NY, USA
  19. Ben Havlin | Business Consultant | Dubai, UAE
  20. Daniela Askin | Business Consultant | Frankfurt, DE
  21. Wais Jalali | Entrepreneur | Washington, DC, USA
  22. Linda Kopp | Contractor | United States Navy | Washington, DC, USA
  23. George Parra | Entrepreneur | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
  24. Jaleh Taheri | Entrepreneur | Women for Sustainable Growth |  Lund, Sweden
  25. Ioannis Koskinas | Entrepreneur | The Hoplite Group Kabul, Afghanistan
  26. Candice Karu | Publisher and Trustee | Maine College of Art | Portland, Maine, USA
  27. Gina Blevins | Business Process Consultant | Termac Corporation | Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
  28. Amy Gumaer | College Administration Executive and Author | Montgomery College | Washington, DC, USA
  29. Karma Hamady | Graphic Designer | Beirut, Lebanon
  30. Florence Harel Thireau | Journalist | Paris, France
  31. Rev. Molly James | Dean | Episcopal Church | Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  32. Stephanie Branch | Recruitment Consultant | Council on International Educational Exchange | Portland, Maine, USA
  33. Cheryl Silverbrook | OB/GYN Resident | The George Washington University Hospital | Washington, DC, USA
  34. Laurence Indigo Der Hovespian | Entrepreneur | Beirut, Lebanon
  35. Lynn Hallett | Broker/Owner, Town & Shore Associates | Portland, Maine, USA
  36. Ibolya Balog | University Administrator | Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
  37. Seth Rigoletti | Leadership & Communication Coach | Portland, Maine, USA
  38. Jason Elhomsi | Entrepreneur | 3BDreams | New York City, New York, USA
  39. Michelle Tanney | Attorney | New York City, New York, USA
  40. Shauna Alexander | MOOGfest | Washington DC, USA
  41. Taffy Field | Educator | Portland, Maine, USA
  42. Sally Ijams | Knowledge and Learning Services | Darien Library | New York City, NY, USA
  43. Jack Ijams | Executive | 3M | New York City, NY, USA
  44. Christopher Uhl | Musician | Mobile, Alabama, USA
  45. Gloria Danna | CEO | General Telecom Systems | Detroit, Michigan, USA
  46. Jeremy Moore | Entrepreneur | Global Counterpoint | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, USA
  47. Wendy Barreda | Logistics Planner | Northrop Grumman | Los Angeles, California, USA
  48. Trent Landreth | Executive and Former Law Enforcement Officer | Whitefish, Montana, USA
  49. Salah Brahimi | Consultant | Grey Matter International | Washington, DC, USA
  50. Doaa Taha | Consultant | Grey Matter International | Washington, DC, USA
  51. Bob Wicks | Supply Chain Management | Retired Air Force | Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
  52. James White | Student | The George Washington University | Washington, DC, USA
  53. Todd Lamoureaux | Connected City Executive | Phillips Lighting | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  54. Nadine Fares Kahil | Publisher and Entrepreneur | Beirut, Lebanon
  55. Maha Khatib | Former Minister of Tourism of Jordan | Amman, Jordan
  56. Louay Khatib | Entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Knowledge Venture | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  57. Sana Al-Hajj | Information Technology Manager – Service Quality Management | World Bank | Washington DC, USA
  58. Naser Alizadeh | Information Technology Director – Global Telecommunications and Client Services | World Bank | Washington, DC USA
  59. Maha Hasen | Math Teacher |  Fordham High School for the Arts (Bronx, NY) | New York City, New York, USA
  60. Michael Odokara-Okigbo | Artist | ESM Entertainment | Los Angeles, California, USA
  61. Alhusain Ghazzawi | Student | George Mason University | Washington DC, USA
  62. Alia Bayatti | Analytics Associate | Forum One | Alexandria, Virginia, USA
  63. Deega Omar | Masters Graduate | Global Public Health | University of Virginia | Washington DC, USA
  64. Negin Hooshmandnia | Marketplace Specialist | Fedbid Incorporated | Washington DC, USA
  65. Maha Hassan | Masters Graduate | Global Public Health | University of Virginia | Washington DC, USA
  66. Mark Segar | Interim Head of School | Springside Chesnut Hill Academy | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  67. Dan Getman | Founder of New Leaders Council and Assistant Manager at Mazars Global Infrastructure Finance | New York City, New York, USA
  68. Elena Vandervoort | Philanthropist | Bath, Maine, USA
  69. Melis Jones | Marketing Executive | ONE Network Enterprises | Dallas, Texas, USA
  70. Leading Entrepreneur | Denver, Colorado, USA
  71. Hillary Smith | Educator and former CLF Intern | Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, USA
  72. Kris Hart | Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Public Service Candidate | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  73. Walid Al-Hajj | Director, Technology Strategy – Trading Floor Risk Management | Scotiabank | Toronto, Canada
  74. Sabine Ghali | Director, Buttonwood Property Management Inc |Toronto, Canada
  75. Elizabeth (Motley) Tillinghast | Senior Brand Manager, Asia Pacific | Starbucks Coffee Company | Seattle, Washington, USA
  76. Kristen Barnes | Youth Leadership Coordinator | Children’s Defense Fund | New York City, New York, USA
  77. Keith Andrade | Sales Development | Just Works | New York City, New York
  78. Kirk Haldeman | US Head of Equities | JP Morgan Chase | New York City, New York

Founding Executives

  • Will Donovan, Founder and CEO
  • Ned Donovan, Founder
  • Justin Insalaco, Founder
  • Carma Khatib, Founder and President
  • Lisa Teti,  Adviser
  • Vanessa Veals, Adviser

About

The Curtis Leadership Foundation (CLF) is a Non-Profit Organization that leads INNOVATION 4.0 with the National Police Athletic League (PAL) and 3BDreams. Founded in 2017 in memory of Deborah Eaton Curtis, CLF develops curriculum and strategy that prepare future leaders and innovators to embody their values, build trust, harness their inspirations and frustrations, create, collaborate and communicate, and tackle the world’s greatest challenges, as they launch future-proof careers.

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