"More than Just Sponsorships: Corporate Philanthropy"
2024 Apra GA Presentation
October 2024
Presentation on corproate philanthropy

"It’s a Big Deal: How to Grow Major Gifts for Your Nonprofit"
2024 NXUnite Nexus Marketing
June 2024
Panel on building a major gift program and cultivating major gift prospects

"All in the Family: Family Offices and Other High Net Worth Wealth Vehicles"
2024 Apra FL Presentation
March 2024
Presentation on family offices, a singificant wealth vehicle

"Not Just the Facts: Telling the Prospect's Career Story"
2023 Apra PA Virtual Conference
October 2023
Presentation on careers ans storytelling for prospect research profiles

"Volatile Opportunity: Cryptocurrency and Philanthropy"
APRA International 2023
August 2023
Presentation on cryptocurrency and philanthropy

"Advancement Services Strategies: A Reference Guide for Advancement Professionals – LIVE!"
Midwest Meeting of the Minds
July 2023
Presentation on 4th Edition of CASE's Advancement Services Strategies

"Volatile Opportunities: Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Due Diligence"
APRA Pennsylvania
October 2022
Presentation on cryptocurrency and philanthropy

"Get Informed: Taking a Research-Based Donor Approach"
NXUnite
October 2022
Panel discussion on research and fundraising

"Cryptocurrency 101"
APRA MidSouth
September 2022
Presentation on cryptocurrency and philanthropy

"Disruptive Philanthropy: A Discussion of Donor Advised Funds"
APRA Georgia
May 2022
Presentation on donor advised funds and launch of Disruptive Philanthropy: A Guide to Donor Advised Funds

"Cryptocurrency 101"
APRA Greater Houston
May 2022
Presentation on cryptocurrency and fundraising

"Demystifying Cryptocurrency"
APRA Metro DC
March 2022
Presentation on cryptocurrency and fundraising

"Lunch and Learn: Cryptocurrency"
APRA Minnesota
July 2021
Presentation on cryptocurrency and fundraising

"Due Diligence and You"
APRA Pennsyvlania
June 2021
Presentation on due diligence and fundraising

"A New Hope?: Cryptocurrencies in Philanthropy"
APRA International
August 2020
Presentation on cryptocurrencies and fundraising

"Rethinking Relationship Management Guidelines in an Age of Data Privacy"
APRA International
August 2020
Co-presentation with Adrian Owen about data privacy and fundraising

"CCF Global Town Hall"
Community-Centered Fundraising
August 2020
Panelist with other blog writers on racism and fundraising

"Cuban Poster Propaganda"
Atlas Obscura - Online Experiences
Jun 2020
Talk on the history and art of Cuban Poster Propaganda

"Corporate Fundraising, Research & COVID-19"
DonorSearch’s Unbound Conference
Apr 2020
Panelist on Corporate Fundraising Panel

"Life of Giovanni Belzoni"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2019
This talk was held for the Loyola University Chicago Law School British law program.

"Cuban Poster Propaganda: Art and History"
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
Nov 2019
This talk was held for the West Shore Community College as part of my exhibition “Cuban Posters from Politics & Films” Exhibition.

"Cuban Poster Propaganda: Solidarity Posters and Workshop"
West Shore Community College, Scottville, MI
Nov 2019
This talk was held for high school students at the West Shore Community College as part of my exhibition “Cuban Posters from Politics & Films” Exhibition. I lectured on solidarity posters and then the students made their own posters for an exhibition in 2020.

"Life and History of Sir John Soane"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2018
Talk on the life of John Soane, eccentric collector and architect. This talk was held for the Loyola University Chicago Law School British law program.

"General Data Protection Regulations and the Future of Prospect Research"
APRA International
Aug 2018
Talk on GDPR and data privacy in the EU

"Crowdsourcing, Donor Advised Funds, and Apps, Oh My!"
APRA International
Aug 2018
Talk about Donor Advised Funds, cryptocurrencies, new fundraising applications

"History of Sir Hans Sloane"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2017
Talk on the life of Sir Hans Sloane,eccentric collector, whose collection was the foundation for the British Museum. This talk was held for the Loyola University Chicago Law School British law program.

"Dear Analyst"
APRA International
Jul 2017
APRA International Panel discussion

"A History of the London Underground"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2016
Researched and lectured on the history of London Underground for Loyola Law UK program.

"Everything You Wanted to Know about Foundations But Were Too Afraid to Ask"
2016 APRA Regional Conference (ARC)
Jun 2016
Session on Foundation fundraising

"Coffeehouse, Tea and Twining: A History"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2015
Researched and lectured on the history of coffeehouses, tea, and Twining for Loyola University School of Law London, UK Program

"Jane Addams Day Celebration"
American Association of University Women - IL
Dec 2015
Wrote, curated performance about Jane Addams and Pullman Strike. Gave a speech as Jane Addams

"Data Visualization and Tableau"
Harold Washington Business Class
Nov 2015
Gave a talk on importance and use of Data Visualization to Harold Washington College Business class. Led a demonstration of Tableau.

"Moderator for Prospect Management Panel"
APRA IL Fall Conference
Oct 2015
Moderator for Prospect Management Panel

"Corporate and Foundation Research for New Researchers"
CASE Conference for Corporate and Foundation Gift Officers
Jun 2015
Talk on corporate and foundation research

"Corporate and Foundation Research"
APRA International
August 2015
Talk on corporate and foundation research

"Poster Session on Cuban Poster Propaganda"
40th Annual Macromarketing Conference
Jun 2015
Talk on Cuban poster propaganda

"Savoy Hotel: A History"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2014
Gave a talk on the Savoy hotel to the Loyola University Chicago School of Law London Program at the Middle Temple, London, UK

"Jane Addams Day Celebration"
American Association of University Women - IL
Dec 2014
Wrote, curated performance about Jane Addams and Pullman Strike. Gave a speech as Jane Addams

"Planned Giving Workshop"
APRA International
Jul 2014
Presented in a workshop on Planned Giving at APRA International in Las Vegas

"British Museum: A History"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2013
Gave a talk on the history of the British Museum to Loyola University Chicago's School of Law London Program at the Middle Temple, London, UK

"Rosetta Stone: History and Ethics"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2012
Provided a talk on the Rosetta Stone to the Loyola University Chicago School of Law London Program at the Middle Temple, London, UK

"Parthenon Marbles: History and Ethics"
Loyola University Chicago’s Comparative Law Program - London
Dec 2011
Gave a talk on the Parthenon Marbles to the Loyola University Chicago School of Law London Program at the Middle Temple, London, UK

"Cuban Poster Propaganda"
American Association of University Women – Chicago IL
Mar 2010
A talk on research on Cuban poster propaganda to Chicago Chapter of AAUW for Women's History Month