Lisa Maska

Lisa is co-owner and partner of Lautman Maska Neill & Company, an award-winning full-service direct response fundraising firm specializing in nonprofits.

The company she has built with co-owner Tiffany Neill reflects their commitment to innovation and excellence in direct response fundraising, their belief in the power of non-profit organizations to improve the world we live in and their personal goals of leaving the world a better place.

Lisa began her direct marketing career managing new donor acquisition campaigns for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization that fights global poverty. She also ran the annual fund for the Visiting Nurse Service of New York before joining Lautman & Company in 1992. Over the years, she has developed a strong donor-centric view that helps shape the critically intimate connection between nonprofit organizations and the donors who support them. She balances insight into the fundraising needs of established organizations and start-ups alike. She leads the firm’s work for senior nutrition programs around the country through the Meals-on-Wheels Fundraising Co-op.

Lisa believes that sharing her expertise continues the Lautman tradition of giving back to the industry. She frequently speaks at industry conferences and seminars, including the AFP International Conference, the Bridge Conference in Washington DC, AFP Fund Raising Day in New York, DMA Nonprofit Days and DMFA and served on the boards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Washington, DC Chapter and the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (DMFA).

Lisa graduated cum laude from Rice University in Houston, Texas, with a degree in English literature. She is a retired runner, having completed three marathons including the Marine Corps Marathon and the New York City Marathon and now attends yoga classes as often as possible.

Tiffany Neill

Tiffany Neill, CFRE, is co-owner and partner of Lautman Maska Neill & Company, an award-winning full-service direct response fundraising firm specializing in nonprofits.

The company she has built with co-owner Lisa Maska reflects their commitment to innovation and excellence in direct response fundraising, their belief in the power of non-profit organizations to improve the world we live in and their personal goals of leaving the world a better place.

Tiffany draws on over twenty years of fundraising experience going back to early days opening membership responses at B’nai B’rith. Over the years, she has consulted with large and small non-profit organizations and helped successfully launch the direct response fundraising efforts at many. Her personal expertise was recognized by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington who named her Industry All Star in 2015.

Tiffany collaborates with the organizations served by the firm to share what she has learned to propel fundraising forward. She is a frequent speaker at industry meetings and seminars, and has often addressed audiences at the AFP’s International Fundraising Conference, at the Bridge Conference sponsored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the DMAW as well as at the DMA’s Nonprofit Conference in New York and Washington D.C.

She has served numerous non-profits as a Board member, and currently serves on the Board of the DC Chapter of the AFP as well as on the Board of Directors of the Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel (ADRFCo). In 2016 she was Co-Chair of the Bridge to Integrated Marketing Conference. Tiffany holds memberships in the DMA, the DMAW and AFP.

A graduate of Stanford University, she earned an MBA from Johns Hopkins University.

Amy Sukol

Amy Sukol takes pride in safeguarding and stewarding the personal connection between nonprofit organizations and their donors. In her role as Principal at Lautman Maska Neill & Company, Amy accomplishes this by utilizing her two decades of experience in all areas of the direct response fundraising process.

Ms. Sukol is a certified fundraising executive who currently oversees the direct mail programs for a number of organizations, including Chesapeake Bay Foundation, TelecomPioneers, DOROT, PAWS Chicago, Museum of Jewish Heritage and JBI International.

Ms. Sukol has worked with a wide variety of organizations over the course of her career including Accion, Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Zero to Three, the Free Library of Philadelphia, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Gay Men’s Health Crisis, AVSC, National Museum of the American Indian, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and National Museum of Women in the Arts.

Ms. Sukol is also an active participant in the non-profit community as a volunteer. She has worked for a number of local organizations using her fundraising and writing expertise. She is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and is a member of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington.

She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Penn State University, where she earned a degree in History.

Erin Cooper

Erin is a finance and treasury executive who has achieved notable recognition over 25 years building and leading top-performing, efficient and cost-effective operations for organizations large and small. As Senior Finance Director at Lautman, Erin is responsible for overseeing the finance department to ensure timely and accurate billing and payment, as well as developing internal tracking and management systems to ensure the company is well positioned for continued growth and continues to meet the needs of our clients.

Prior to joining Lautman, Erin worked in the corporate world as Director of Corporate Treasury at Blackboard and as Treasurer at Digital Intelligence Systems. In the nonprofit space, she held several senior finance and financial systems roles at the Institute of International Education in Washington DC.

Erin graduated cum laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and holds a Masters in Spanish Linguistics from The Pennsylvania State University. She prides herself on being a multifaceted professional with a background in foreign languages as well as finance operations — a blend that allows her to bring needed dialogue regarding diversity and inclusion to historically one-dimensional professions. It is her drive to push the envelope and think outside the box that has always been at the core of her mission to encourage others to be courageous and limitless. Erin leads organizations in change management strategies that focus on creativity, sensitivity and mentoring to illustrate there is always more than one path to a goal. “Create a vision, embark on the mission and achieve an endless array of success” is the inspirational message Erin infuses into organizational cultures.

In her spare time, Erin serves as Strategic Financial Advisor to Julie Kantor, Founder and CEO of Twomentor, LLC and as Corporate Business Advisor to Rehoboth Global Solutions, LLC. She also designs jewelry and is an accomplished singer who has performed several times at the Kennedy Center and Strathmore. 

Jacqui Davis

As Vice President, Jacqui directs Lautman Maska Neill & Company’s production staff and is responsible for managing the production of direct marketing campaigns for a wide range of efforts that include acquisitions, special appeals, membership renewals, monthly donor and premium programs.

Over the course of more than 20 years with the company, Jacqui’s hands-on experience has ranged from small, start-up programs to large, multi-faceted campaigns for local and national accounts such as the ASPCA, Mercy Corps, FCNL, House of Ruth, Red Cloud Indian School, ACCION International and GMHC.

In addition, Jacqui oversees the production for the firm’s Meals on Wheels National Co-op, a consortium of more than 30 regional meal providers across the United States.

Jacqui came to Lautman Maska Neill & Company with an outstanding background in direct mail and production. Her attention to detail and her expertise in all areas of printing and production allow her to produce direct mail campaigns for the best prices withoAs Vice President, Jacqui directs Lautman Maska Neill & Company’s production staff and is responsible for managing the production of direct marketing campaigns for a wide range of efforts that include acquisitions, special appeals, membership renewals, monthly donor and premium programs.

Over the course of more than 20 years with the company, Jacqui’s hands-on experience has ranged from small, start-up programs to large, multi-faceted campaigns for local and national accounts such as the ASPCA, Mercy Corps, FCNL, House of Ruth, Save the Chimps, Reading Is Fundamental and GMHC.

In addition, Jacqui oversees the production for the firm’s Meals on Wheels National Co-op, a consortium of more than 40 regional meal providers across the United States.

Jacqui came to Lautman Maska Neill & Company with an outstanding background in direct mail and production. Her attention to detail and her expertise in all areas of printing and production allow her to produce direct mail campaigns for the best prices without sacrificing quality.

Jacqui graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the Direct Mail Fundraising Association.

Mike DeFlavia

Mike has held various production and strategy positions in both the nonprofit and commercial sectors since 1998, he joined the team at Lautman Maska Neill & Company in 2008 and is currently a Vice President.

In this role, Mike acts as production lead on multiple accounts including The Actors Fund, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, JBI International and the Human Rights Campaign. He also helps train and guide an eight-person Production Department and oversees the IT needs of the firm.

It’s Mike’s dedication, keen eye for details, and creative approach to production, strategy, and the nonprofit community that enables him to help ensure his client’s programs are a success.

Mike graduated from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA having earned a B.A. in Communication with a Public Relations concentration. He is a member of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and the Washington Metropolitan Postal Customer Council, as well as a volunteer for the DMAW and several local nonprofits.

Mike served on the Board of Directors of the DMAW in various roles, including President in 2013. He currently serves on the MTA Committee of the USPS as a representative of ADRFCo and is Co-chair for DMA Nonprofit Federation Conference.

Bryan Evangelista

Bryan’s proven track record of successful fundraising and stellar client service for both large and small non profits is a tremendous asset, as is his extensive knowledge in statistical reporting which helped launch Lautman’s proprietary analytic software system – Insight.

As Senior Vice President, Bryan currently oversees the fundraising campaigns for Doctors Without Borders, United Spinal Association, and The Actor’s Fund. He also works with analysts and data processors as head of the Analytics Department.

Prior to joining Lautman, Bryan worked with RTC Relationship Marketing where he focused on e-marketing development and strategy for AARP Membership and Services. Before that, he spent four years with Adams Hussey & Associates managing the direct marketing campaigns of various non-profit organizations – a broad range of fundraising experience that includes charitable, political and environmental work with groups like United Cerebral Palsy, AARP, and Defenders of Wildlife.

Bryan received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University, with a double major in Marketing and Management. He is an active member and volunteer with DMAW and DMFA, and also serves as Board President of the Alumni Association for the Georgetown Swim Team. A first generation American by way of Argentina, Bryan was born and raised in New York, but now considers himself a proud DC local and lives in Brookland with his wife Leah and their son Colin.
 

Lesley Hostetter

Lesley is always focused on the donor's experience, which is why she takes multi-channel fundraising and communications so seriously. As Sr. Vice President, Lesley concentrates on providing clients with the strategic, cross-channel solutions they need to connect with donors and raise critical funds. She is proud to work directly with the Human Rights Campaign, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Save the Chimps and The Actors Fund.

Before joining Lautman Maska Neill & Company, Lesley worked for Landmine Survivors Network (LSN) as the Manager of Donor Relations, where she oversaw the direct mail and major donor programs. Prior to LSN, Lesley spent 4 years at Adams Hussey & Associates, where she worked with a wide variety of nonprofit and advocacy organizations to grow donor bases and instill the art of effective fundraising.

Her extensive experience in raising money through mail, telephone and online campaigns, and managing complex programs for both small and large organizations makes Lesley a valuable asset to any fundraising cause. Lesley is proud to bring her expertise to the Lautman Maska Neill & Company team.

She graduated from Saint Michael’s College in Burlington, VT with a degree in Business Administration and International Marketing.

Robin Perry

Robin is an award-winning graphic designer and marketing professional who serves as part of Lautman Maska Neill & Company’s Leadership Team. She spearheads the marketing efforts of the company and creates innovative solutions to client fundraising challenges.

Robin has worked in design, production and management for over 30 years for organizations such as PeTA, O2Collaborative, and National Geographic — both in the U.S. and abroad. As head of Lautman’s in-house Art department, Robin leads designers in working with Account Teams to develop the visual identity of integrated fundraising campaigns for national, regional, and local accounts. Robin believes that — along with copywriting and list selection — design is an integral part of the success of any marketing program. She takes pride in designing campaigns that are appropriate for each organization, and that will make a positive impact on potential donors/clients.

Robin is actively involved in the industry — speaking, judging and volunteering. She is an active member of the DMA, DMAW and AIGA and belongs to the ADC (Art Directors Club) and SND (Society for News Designers). She serves on the Board of Directors of the DMAW/EF and Alexandria Third Century Scholarship Fund. Robin graduated with a degree in Design and Stage Management from the University of Virginia.

Vicki Viera

As Vice President, Vicki manages the direct marketing campaigns for Heifer International, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington and Point Foundation. Vicki is always looking for ways to improve the donor experience and increase results by developing creative, multi-channel strategies.

Before joining Lautman Maska Neill & Company in 2008, Vicki worked as a Development Associate and Database Administrator at The Calhoun School in Manhattan. There, she worked closely with board members and parent and alumni volunteers on a variety of fundraising endeavors including the Annual Fund, Capital Campaign and the Annual Auction Benefit. She also oversaw gift accounting, reconciling and reporting.

In addition to her professional work in fundraising, Vicki serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Direct Response Fundraising Counsel (ADRFCo) as well as the Board of Governors for Westover School in Middlebury, CT. She is also active with the New Orleans chapter of AFP – chairing the Attendance & Marketing Committee for the annual AFP New Orleans Conference.

Vicki graduated from Tulane University with a dual degree in Marketing and Spanish Literature. In her free time, she enjoys slowly mastering ceramics making, and fulfilling her goal of visiting all of the U.S. Presidential Libraries.

 

Michelle Adams

Michelle began her career in direct response in 1999 as deputy director at Envision EMI where she managed print and production for a tuition-based education company marketing career and leadership programs. These programs included National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF), NYLF Medicine, NYLF Law and Congressional Youth Leadership Conference. She continued her career at Adams, Hussey & Associates where she was able to work on accounts such as NARAL, AARP and Habitat for Humanity.

In 2004 , she transitioned to account work at Stephen Winchell & Associates. There, she was able to advance membership goals for Inova Health Foundation, Flight 93 as well as various political campaigns. Along the way, she also had the chance to fundraise for Central Park Conservancy, the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Union for Concerned Scientists and the ACLU.

Michelle brings over 15 years of direct response marketing experience to Lautman. In her role as Senior Account Executive, she works on our fully-integrated fundraising campaigns for The Actors Fund, as well as mail campaigns for Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati, Save The Chimps and Reading Is Fundamental.

In her spare time, Michelle can be found listening to music, enjoying her time as a team mom for her daughter’s competitive cheer teams; losing her voice being her son’s biggest fan at his football games; and being inspired by her oldest daughter who is an aspiring chef. She loves family time with her husband, children and Tank (their very spoiled American Bulldog).

Tania Blagrove

Tania came to Lautman Maska Neill & Company with over nine years of professional experience in fundraising for non-profits. Her extensive involvement in organizational development includes three years as Executive Director of a statewide non-profit in Virginia.

As Senior Co-op and Contract Administrator, Tania assists in the implementation of fundraising campaigns for non-profit Meals on Wheels organizations participating in Lautman’s Fundraising Cooperative and serves as a resource for the entire Meals on Wheels Co-op team.

Tania graduated from the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture with a degree in Urban and Environmental Planning. When not at work, she enjoys her francophone potluck dinner club, hiking, being active in local politics and community groups, and admiring her two daughters.

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Devon Bruzzone

As an Account Executive, Devon uses her passion for impactful work by providing fundraising support to a variety of clients including Human Rights Campaign, Meals on Wheels Cooperative, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation.  

Before joining the Lautman team, Devon worked with several nonprofits both stateside, and in Uganda and Zimbabwe. It was in Uganda, when working for the organization, Bicycles Against Poverty, that Devon was first introduced to the world of nonprofit fundraising and direct mailing campaigns. She is excited to continually expand her knowledge in direct mail fundraising and help clients to engage new and existing donors in their work.

Devon is a graduate of Bucknell University where she earned a degree in Environmental Studies and double minored in International Relations and Studio Art. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Devon is an avid traveler, and loves to paint, draw and do just about any outdoor activity. 

Megan Buchheit

As a Senior Digital Account Executive, Megan combines her passions for nonprofits, new media, and storytelling to develop digital fundraising campaigns for many of our nonprofit clients including PAWS Chicago, Pioneers, Heifer International, and The Actors Fund.

Prior to Lautman, Megan was a Communications Associate at Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and the Volunteer Coordinator at YMCA Community Literacy, a program of the Gateway Region YMCA. She also served as a Jesuit Volunteer in Boston, where she coordinated an After School Program and taught English as a Second or Other Language classes.

Megan earned an M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University and a B.A. in History from St. Louis University. A proud Missouri native, Megan enjoys traveling, baking, and reading.

Michael Burke

Mike brings 27 years of experience in the print industry to work for Lautman’s in-house production department. In his new role as Production Coordinator, he will help the department ensure that each and every one of our client’s campaigns are of the highest quality and that they mail on time and within (or under) budget.

Prior to joining Lautman, Mike was at HBP Inc. as a Production Coordinator responsible for managing print jobs from start-to-finish. While there, he worked with non-profit organizations on direct mail projects.

Christa Chappel

 
Christa has a wealth of integrated direct response fundraising knowledge from working with myriad national and regional nonprofits ranging from human services to environmental and international outreach. At her prior agency, she helped spearhead the digital division and truly stands behind the multi-channel, integrated marketing approach. Her experience ranges from production management, list brokerage, digital implementation, strategic and analytical collaboration and, most importantly, client service.

She brings her passion and enthusiasm to our Meals on Wheels Co-op team where she will help drive Lautman’s donor-centric fundraising strategies and provide the customer-centric support that our clients need to achieve fundraising success.

Christa’s home base is Ft Lauderdale, Florida where she serves as President of her Delta Gamma alumnae group whose focus is to empower women in their local community and support Service for Sight. She is an active member of the Florida chapter of AFP and the DMAW. She shares her life with her yorkie, Phin, and her yoga mat.

Francie Cleary

Francie Cleary, a data specialist for Lautman & Company, has prepared statistical results on dozens of fundraising mailings including acquisitions, special appeals, and renewals for clients. In addition, she has created and updated management reports to summarize mailing results, compare actual results against projections, and present income and expense figures. She is proficient with Excel as well as other software packages.

Prior to joining Lautman & Company, she served as Membership Manager at the National Building Museum for almost five years. Her responsibilities included renewals, acquisitions, database management, and member services.

Before her tenure at the Museum, she volunteered in a variety of roles with several non-profit organizations beginning in 1986.

Pat Dobson

Pat brings more than 30 years of production experience to the Lautman team, including more than 15 years in the printing industry.

Before joining Lautman, Pat was responsible for meeting tight deadlines on political fundraising mailings, executing highly personalized projects and coordinating large prospecting campaigns. Over the years, she has managed production jobs both large and small, for agencies as well as commercial and non-profit clients.

As Senior Production Manager, Pat manages the production of integrated direct marketing campaigns — including estimating, scheduling, printing and delivery — for several Ronald McDonal Houses, Hadassah, the New Israel Fund, the Center for Jewish History and the AJHS, as well as for clients in our Meals on Wheels Fundraising Co-op.

Pat is a member of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington.
 

Paula Katrina Drago

As an Account Executive, Paula Katrina (PK) brings nearly a decade of experience supporting nonprofit organizations to her work implementing direct marketing campaigns for Point Foundation, United Spinal Association, the Visiting Nurse Service of New York, and the Meals on Wheels Co-op.

Before joining Lautman, Maska, Neill & Company, PK was the Senior Development Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C., where she led digital fundraising, direct mail, and online communications and oversaw gift processing and database management. She also spent three years serving as an AmeriCorps member to support nonprofits across the U.S. in volunteer management, disaster recovery, trail building, and recreational therapy and—along the way—mastered the art of parallel parking a 15-passenger van, acquired a chainsaw certification, and learned how to build a house.

PK graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in International Affairs. She volunteers with Planned Parenthood, the Red Cross, and RISSE—an organization based in her Upstate New York hometown that provides support services to refugees and immigrants. In her free time, you can find her practicing yoga, hiking, or eating her way through DC on the hunt for the best cheese board in the District.

Ilana Falick

As Junior Account Executive, Ilana provides fundraising support to a variety of nonprofits including Heifer International, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and the Meals on Wheels Co-op.

Before joining the Lautman team, Ilana worked at a local women’s nonprofit, Suited for Change. It was here that she gained first-hand experience in nonprofit fundraising. She is excited to continue to learn more about how direct response fundraising supports the missions of the nonprofits Lautman serves.

Ilana is a graduate of the University of Maryland where she earned a degree in Women’s Studies. Originally from Miami, she spends her free time exploring DC, reading and spending time with her family in Baltimore.

Michael Ferragamo

Michael is a seasoned fundraising analyst whose breadth of experience ranges from database development to developing large-scale marketing analysis tools for large and small nonprofit organizations alike. And, thanks to his experience in the fundraising, information technology, and legal sectors, he enjoys making complex data and analytics issues easy for everyone to understand.

As Lautman’s Analytics Director, Michael is responsible for ensuring that account teams can leverage information from our proprietary statistical system, Insight, to maximize the potential of fundraising efforts for our clients. He also performs more nuanced studies, including retention and long-term value analyses, that help to inform client business decisions.

Early in his career, Michael worked with Adams Hussey & Associates as a Statistics Analyst, drilling down into datasets and performing quantitative reviews of direct marketing campaigns for various non-profit organizations.

Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Rhode Island College, and holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law. He enjoys long road trips and exploring the District on foot with his wife and their dog, the recently rescued Rhody.

Lynsey Gallagher

Lynsey manages fully integrated direct response campaigns for our Meals on Wheels Co-op, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Telecom Pioneers, Save the Chimps and the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Prior to joining Lautman Maska Neill & Company in 2007, Lynsey worked as a Communications Associate with the nonprofit organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids in Washington DC. While there, Lynsey augmented her knowledge of media relations and internal communications with experience in website design, media event planning and coordination and news media booking.

Lynsey is a public relations graduate of the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at West Virginia University. When she is not helping non-profit organizations reach their fundraising goals, she enjoys volunteering at her local animal shelter as well as SOME (So Others Might Eat).

Tracey Goetchius

Tracey joined Lautman Maska Neill & Company in 2019 bringing with her over 21 years of solid direct response fundraising experience. As Senior Account Executive, she executes integrated campaigns for Charles E. Smith Life Communities, Human Rights Campaign, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington and Population Connection.

Tracey has worked with many high-profile organizations such as Amnesty International USA, Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, Environmental Defense Fund, Partnership With Native Americans, Southern Poverty Law Center and The Victory Fund, as well as individual political campaigns and Democratic Party committees.

Her knack for assessing programs and implementing techniques and strategies to build a donor file, retain existing constituents and increase overall results is integral to her overall fundraising success.

One of Tracey’s drivers is the need to protect civil and human rights and fight social injustices through advocacy-related endeavors and public education. In addition, Tracey is very passionate about giving a voice to the voiceless, which can be seen and felt in her personal life, as she’s a volunteer for the American Belgian Malinois Rescue, a national breed-specific dog rescue group.

Tracey’s motto is to “live life to the fullest and make a difference along the way”. In fact, those very same words can be found on a wall decal strategically placed in her home.

A native Virginian, Tracey currently lives in Midland (Fauquier County), and enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening and playing “fetch” with her rescued Belgian Malinois.

Janise Harris

Janise joined Lautman in 2018 bringing with her five years of industry experience in designing for print. Over the course of her career, she has created and produced printed marketing collateral, engineered production-ready files and mentored other artists.

Her attention to detail and focus on accuracy and efficiency, along with her top-notch design and editing skills, are put to good use every day at Lautman as she works diligently on fully-integrated direct response campaigns for local and national nonprofits alike.

Janise has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing & Design from Old Dominion University and a Graduate Marketing Certificate from the University of Phoenix. When she is not out exploring the city, she enjoys visiting with her family in Richmond, Virginia.

Eileen Judd

Eileen brings more than ten years of experience in direct response marketing to Lautman. In her role as Production Assistant, she supports senior production staff and serves as a resource for the entire production team. She assists with the implementation of fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations by managing the steps necessary to execute cost-effective, high quality, on-time direct response fundraising efforts. This includes creating production schedules, writing requests for quotes (RFQs), preparing production grids, awarding jobs and issuing POs, trafficking artwork/proofs, reconciling invoices and creating/maintaining cost sheets.

Eileen began her career in direct response as an Account Coordinator working with the Arthritis Foundation team at Merkle. Wanting to learn more about the industry, she moved over to the Production and learned the daily ins and outs of direct mail production. Within a few months she was promoted to Production Billing Manager where she managed the production billing for three offices and worked closely with accounting. From there, she moved on to other agencies and worked on clients such as Paralyzed Veterans of America, Pioneers, MS and ACS.

Eileen’s passion for nonprofits has driven her to participate in the Arthritis Walk and Relay for Life and serve as a Wish Granter with Make A Wish. She is also an avid sports fan.
 

Araby Kaba

As a Junior Account Executive, Araby provides fundraising support to a variety of nonprofits including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Human Rights Campaign, and Population Connection.
She started at Lautman as an Account Intern and brings that first-hand experience as well as her passion for serving the public to assist nonprofits in achieving their fundraising goal.
Araby graduated magna cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where she studied Political Science with a concentration in International Politics and French. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, listening to music, and discovering new shows on Netflix.
 

Marie Kosanovich

Marie has worked in the Direct Marketing industry for over 20 years – 12 of which have been dedicated specifically to fundraising for nonprofit organizations.  As an Account Director, Marie manages the direct response campaigns for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Parkinson’s Foundation, Marine Corps Association Foundation, United Spinal Association, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Prior to joining Lautman Maska Neill and Company, Marie managed multi-channel membership campaigns for arts and cultural institutions at The Lukens Company.  However, her roots in production started at Quad/Graphics, where she trained in the pressroom and later managed accounts for multi-million-dollar magazines and catalogs.  This in turn lead her to Production Solutions, where she honed her skills in direct mail marketing.  She is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Direct Marketing Association of Washington as Programs Committee Chair. 

Outside the office, Marie indulges her passion for philanthropy by volunteering with the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, where she has logged over 700 volunteer hours since 2011.  She is also a volunteer for the Honor Flight Network, where she gives tours to WWII and Korean War Veterans from all over the country.  Although she has moved around the country several times over the last two decades — from Milwaukee, WI to southern GA—Marie finally settled down in Arlington Virginia but is proud to call Pittsburgh, PA her “home.”

Marie received her Bachelor of Science degree from Clarion University with a concentration in marketing and received her Master’s degree in Business Administration from Frostburg State University.

Rachel Kottler

As Digital Account Director, Rachel brings her passion for fundraising and new media to life managing the digital campaigns for many of our non-profit clients including the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and the Human Rights Campaign.

Prior to coming to Lautman, Rachel worked at Leadership for Educational Equity where she played a key role in launching new digital fundraising strategies. She also served as a data liaison, created dashboards in Salesforce, wrote surveys and conducted data analysis. A proud alumna of Teach for America, Rachel once taught first grade and started a dance program.

Rachel is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of George Washington University where she earned a degree in Political Communications and double minored in Spanish and Journalism. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys cooking, going to museums, trying new restaurants, and exercising.

Selam Kubrom

Selam joined Lautman after receiving a Bachelors’ degree in Global Studies with a concentration in Development, Health and the Environment from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is eager to combine her passion for alleviating poverty and serving those in need with the knowledge and experience she gained as an Account Intern, to help nonprofits reach their fundraising goals and fulfill their missions.

As a Junior Account Executive, Selam will be assisting Heifer International, Pioneers, and the Meals on Wheels Co-op with their fundraising campaigns throughout the year.

Dana Kunkel

Dana Kunkel is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator with more than eight years of experience in designing for fundraising for both print and digital. She works with Lautman Account Executives to design successful integrated fundraising campaigns for our nonprofit partners.

When not designing direct response fundraising materials, she enjoys painting, reading, and lying about how much exercise she gets. A native Buffalonian, Dana graduated with a degree in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte.

Michelle Le

Michelle is an experienced fundraising and marketing professional who has been working with nonprofits and consumer brands for over 13 years. She is committed to creating seamless and memorable experiences for customers and donors alike, strengthening their relationships with organizations. As Account Manager for Lautman, she manages the fundraising programs for Doctors Without Borders, The Actors Fund and Northern Westchester Hospital.

Michelle started her career in fundraising, first working with political organizations and then transitioning to nonprofits – working work with animal, health and international relief groups. Prior to joining the Company, Michelle worked at ThirtyThree – an international employee marketing and communications agency. There she partnered with Barclays US, Vanguard, KPMG and Dell to develop go-to-market employer branding and internal communications strategies.

She graduated cum laude from The George Washington University and received a degree in Business Administration. She currently serves as a coach for the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Program (MAIP) in New York – mentoring young talent in the advertising and marketing industry. She’s also run a handful of half and full marathons.

Taking a small break from running, Michelle has recently taken up sketch comedy writing at the PIT.

Lisa Lumley

Lisa brings 20+ years of experience in graphic, print and direct mail production to the Lautman Maska Neill & Company team. As a production manager, Lisa provides full-service production management for direct response fundraising campaigns and assists in developing various campaign strategies. Like any seasoned production expert, Lisa brings her experience with analytics and her trouble-shooting skills to our teams.

Originally from Oregon, Lisa started her print career in Tennessee as a commercial estimator and project manager. She followed opportunities to Annapolis, Maryland, to work as a customer service representative for a well-established printing company. Soon, her passion for non-profits led her to Merkle and The Production Management Group where she expanded her skills into all facets of the non-profit fundraising industry, working with groups such as Feeding America and the National Audubon Society.

Lisa enjoys her time off by hiking to as many waterfalls as she and her husband can find and treasure hunting on the coast with Kenna the wonder Corgi. She leaves the two kitties at home to protect the house.

James McClung

James has a diverse background in print production, project management, writing, and editing. He has applied his distinct organizational approach and meticulous attention to detail to a variety of projects ranging from political direct mail marketing, to nonprofit scientific publications, before joining Lautman in May 2019.

In his role of Production Assistant at Lautman, James provides logistical support to the production team to ensure quality control, efficiency, and timeliness throughout the execution of fundraising campaigns.

James is a long-time Washington D.C. resident. He is a Temple University graduate with a degree in film/media arts. In his spare time, he enjoys watching films, screenwriting, live music, cooking, and running.

April Moore

April Moore joined Lautman Maska Neill & Company in 2013 with over 10 years of experience. 

As Senior Production Manager, her primary responsibilities are to manage schedules, maintain budgets, and coordinate the production of several integrated direct marketing campaigns.  She currently works on campaigns for Marine Corps Historical Foundation, Meals on Wheels, Museum for Jewish Heritage, Northern Westchester Hospital Foundation, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington DC and others.

April entered the industry in 2002 as a Project Manager at Production Solutions where she gained fundamental production knowledge while working with such clients as USA for UNHCR, National Wildlife Federation, Smile Train, and Heifer International.  In 2005, she made the transition to agency work as an Account Assistant at Stephen Winchell & Associates before her promotion to Account Coordinator in 2009.  There, she continued to use her production background to produce successful fundraising campaigns for her clients.  Clients ranged from museums, memorials, and animal advocacy to a political think tank and various political campaigns.  She also gained deeper insight into the direct mail fundraising strategies and techniques. 

April was raised in New England and graduated from York College of Pennsylvania with both her B.A. in English and M.B.A. in Management.  She resides in Arlington, VA with her husband and two children.

Warsan Omar

Warsan Omar joined Lautman Maska Neill & Company in January 2018 as our Executive Office Administrator. Prior to Lautman, she spent several years in the hospitality industry, most recently as a Front Desk Manager at several Kimpton Hotels located throughout the Washington, DC area.

At Lautman, Warsan is the public face of the Company and an integral member of our corporate team. She is responsible for delivering top-notch operational service and support to the Company, as well as superior client service to our non-profit and vendor partners. Her friendly, professional, calm demeanor belies the fact that she is actually juggling multiple tasks. Warsan is the emissary to all internal and external staff — offering support, fielding requests and disseminating office-related information as needed. She also assists Corporate Vice Presidents with Marketing and Tech support.

Warsan was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, and is fluent in three languages. When not working, she enjoys travelling overseas with her husband, watching movies and of course, eating!

Nava Pickman

As Senior Account Executive, Nava brings passion, enthusiasm and commitment to her work advancing direct marketing campaigns for clients such as the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, House of Ruth, JBI International, New Israel Fund and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Prior to joining Lautman, Nava worked for Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life advancing the operating systems for all fundraising initiatives. In her role as Database Operations Manager, Nava led a strategic planning and data migration/consolidation process to streamline the organization’s fundraising systems. An experienced non-profit professional, Nava has worked and volunteered in a variety of capacities at organizations such as the Conference on Jewish Material Claims against Germany, YCT Rabbinical School and Jews United for Justice.

Originally from New York, Nava earned an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, CA, and a BA in English Communications and Advertising from Yeshiva University. Nava is an active member of the DMAW. In her spare time loves to read, bake and organize anything she gets her hands on.

Jean Qiao

Jean is passionate about using technology to create positive social change. In her role as Senior Digital Account Executive, she leads the strategy and creative development for digital fundraising campaigns for Heifer International and Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine helping to build and grow a strong and committed donor file.

Prior to joining Lautman, she was an Account Manager at Beaconfire RED, where she led online fundraising strategies for a variety of clients.

Jean graduated from the George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs and Women's studies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, going to fitness classes,and watching re-runs of Parks and Recreation. She also prides herself on her ability to find the perfect animal GIF for any occasion.

Kevin Riordan

Prior to joining Lautman in 2018, Kevin worked in the mortgage industry helping military veterans purchase new homes. He also spent time as an Economic Development intern for his hometown of Bowie, Maryland.

In his role as Analytics Coordinator at Lautman, Kevin unites his passion for data analysis and helping serve others by assisting with data import and analysis on a variety of projects. Kevin is excited to continue gaining experience in direct response fundraising and supporting the missions of these nonprofits.

Kevin graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. When not at work, he can most likely be found supporting his local D.C. sports teams and spending time with his friends and family.

Margaret Romig

As Account Manager, Margaret manages the direct marketing campaigns for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Heifer International, and Meals on Wheels Co-op.

Margaret brings 11 years of multichannel fundraising consulting experience to Lautman from Avalon Consulting Group and Bachurski Associates where she worked on all aspects of acquisition, active, lapsed and upgrade fundraising. She also brings list brokerage and management expertise from three years at Key Acquisition Partners. Her clients have comprised veteran, advocacy, health, arts and environmental organizations.

In addition, Margaret’s volunteer experience at All Souls Memorial Episcopal Church includes helping raise major gifts for their Capital Campaign and expanding the annual Stewardship giving season into a year-round multichannel campaign.

Margaret graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in English Language and Literature. When not helping her clients make a positive impact in the world, she is knitting and letting her nephews and niece ride her like a horse (not at the same time).

Amanda Sargent

Amanda brings more than 18 years’ experience in direct mail fundraising to the Lautman Maska Neill & Company team. She got her start at SCA Direct as a production manager where she worked with a plethora of clients ranging from healthcare to law enforcement to international relief causes. She also spent many years managing the production department and supplier relationships.
As a production manager at Lautman, Amanda provides full-service production management for direct response fundraising campaigns for Doctors Without Borders and DOROT.
In her spare time, she is raising five children with her amazing husband. She also has a true passion for photography and takes advantage of any opportunity to capture memories.
 

Cynthia Stock

Cynthia has worked as a publication and production designer for nearly thirty years. She started her career in the publications department of the World Bank. Since 1995, she has worked as a freelancer for a variety of publishers in the DC area where she blends meticulous attention to detail with creativity to produce compelling yet harmonious publications.

She now brings her experience, dedication, responsiveness, and flexibility to Lautman’s in-house art department where she works on direct response campaigns for the Meals on Wheels Co-op as well as a host of other national and local nonprofits.

Cynthia graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.S. in mathematics. She plays the violin and volunteers with two community orchestras, loves to garden, and has conquered the Turkish Get-Up.

Jordanna Sussman

Jordanna brings her creativity, ambition and passion for making a difference to help manage all aspects of the direct response fundraising campaigns for the Meals on Wheels National Co-op, GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis), PCRM (Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine) and HRC (Human Rights Campaign).

Prior to joining Lautman, Jordanna was the Public Engagement and Communications Officer at Global Rights, an international human rights organization. There, she oversaw Global Rights’ individual donor program and managed their online communications, including building the organization’s social media networks from the ground up.

Jordanna graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs. She is an active member of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington and serves on the Board of Directors of BECA(Bilingual Education for Central America). Her favorite ways to unplug include testing new recipes, spinning, and spending time with a good book.

Jamie Tissel

Jamie brings 15 years’ experience in commercial printing and lettershop to the Lautman Maska Neill & Company team. She began her career at a mid-size commercial printer/lettershop in the D.C. area. Working as a project manager, she was committed to delivering outstanding service and continually looking for ways to improve client relations. After years working on the “inside,” she decided it was time to make the move to the agency side. She got her start at CDR Fundraising Group as a production manager where she worked with clients ranging animal advocacy to scholarship funds.

As a production manager at Lautman, Jamie provides full-service production management for direct response fundraising campaigns for the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Planned Parenthood DC and Maryland and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending as much time outside with her dog, Indiana (Indy). To unwind at the end of the day she enjoys working out and entering mud obstacle races.

Lindsey Twombly

Lindsey has an innate passion for “figuring it out” when it comes to executing digital campaigns and pushing the limits of technology. As a Digital Production Specialist, Lindsey brings passion, commitment, and humor to all her work – whether it's producing clients’ digital fundraising and advocacy campaigns or advising on innovative tactics or technology.

For over 15 years, Lindsey has been developing and executing digital campaigns in the nonprofit sector, including 10 years as the Deputy Director of Online Strategy for the Human Rights Campaign. She’s led multiple eCRM migrations, led massive redesign projects, tested and analyzed campaign results, and more.

Lindsey is a graduate of Central Washington University with a degree in Sociology. In her spare time, she can be found fielding grounders on her softball team, searching for geocaches with her family, or napping in a hammock.

Chris Yator

As Client Data Specialist, Chris works with account executives and production managing data for our Meals on Wheels Co-op to ensure that it is properly stewarded from campaign planning through to results. Chris comes to Lautman with five years of non-profit experience, with a focus on database management.

Prior to joining Lautman, Chris served as Database Coordinator for SOS Children’s Villages-USA. For more than four years Chris helped coordinate everything from list planning, segmentation, and data pulls, to managing the in-house acknowledgements and database management program.

Chris studied Information Systems at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and is proficient in a number of software platforms including Raiser’s Edge and Excel.

In his downtime, Chris can be found frequenting D.C. area restaurants, music venues, as well as parks and trails.