Allison Down hails from northern Virginia where she graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Social Work. Allison started her career in the DC area with Keppler Speakers as an Event Services Manager. In this position, she had the opportunity to support Judy Shepard’s corporate and university public speaking events developing a keen…
Warren Greene is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Director of Operations. He oversees the Foundation’s budgeting, financial data, and documentation of all operations, to ensure consistent and efficient procedures are in place. Warren is originally from Athens, Georgia and holds a BS, Insurance and Economic Securities from the University of South Carolina. Warren has worked in…
Denay Patterson is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Development Officer for Donor Relations and Grant Management. She graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BA in Sociology and Psychology before earning an MA in Philanthropic Studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. This educational background sparked a passion for social justice work and…
Katherine Pope is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Development Officer of Special Events and Projects. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Katherine completed her B.A. at the University of Southern California in Health Promotion and Cultural Competence in Medicine. It was there that her passion for health, wellness and community building blossomed. She possesses over a…
Katie Hanna is the Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Director of Programs. She oversees support resources for the Legacy Works programming, as well as coordinating speaking engagements for the Shepards. Katie is originally from Bowling Green, OH and holds a BS in Psychology from Wake Forest University and a JD from University of Denver – Sturm College…
In October 1998, Judy and Dennis Shepard lost their 21-year-old son, Matthew, to a murder motivated by anti-gay hate. Matthew’s death moved many thousands of people around the world to attend vigils and rallies in his memory. Determined to prevent others from suffering their son’s fate, Judy and Dennis decided to turn their grief into…
Greg Miraglia is a dean emeritus at Napa Valley College and is a professor of LGBT Studies and Criminal Justice at Napa Valley College, Santa Rosa Junior College and City College of San Francisco. He is a host and producer of an LGBT news radio program on station KRCB and an HIV test counselor at…
In his professional position as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Carlson, Inc., John provides primary support to the company’s Board of Directors. Prior to his current role, John held numerous legal positions, including that of General Counsel, at Imation, Silicon Graphics, and Cray Research, Inc. John is also active in local community…
Charlotte N. Sweeney is a Colorado native, proud mother of two daughters, attorney, and civil rights activist. She has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of workers from all backgrounds and industries. Charlotte is a leader in Colorado law and an outspoken advocate for those in vulnerable positions. She assisted in drafting the 2019…
Sandra Anadiotis is Vice President of Finance and Contract Administration at ConverDyn, an energy company owned by Honeywell International Inc. and General Atomics. She has held numerous positions within the organization over 20+ years and currently is responsible for the financial performance of the $200 M revenue company. Sandra believes that working professionals outside the…