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Chris leads the Ovrture team in building, maintaining, and enhancing the platform. He also works directly with clients to build systems, drive adoption, and conceive of new use cases. Believing that the application of new thinking is what drives the world forward, Chris takes great pride in bringing a far more efficient and modern approach to the “digital advancement office.”
BA from the United States Naval Academy, MS in information systems from the Naval Postgraduate School
Cory helps clients push boundaries in how they connect with key donors and prospects, reimagining communication to spark deeper relationships. With over 8 years at Ovrture and a background as a fundraiser, she champions donor-centric philanthropy as a catalyst for transformational change in organizations. Cory’s passion for adventure—both in her work and personal life—keeps her exploring new ideas daily. Before joining Ovrture, she led annual giving efforts at the University of Denver, guiding strategies during a major campaign.
BS in marketing from Lake Superior State University, MBA from the University of Denver
Gideon leads client engagement and continually engages with key contacts and teams to drive adoption and make using Ovrture second-nature. He drives the onboarding process to successfully launch new systems and plays a critical role in managing the Ovrture team, tracking the “big picture” to ensure that goals and objectives are achieved. Gideon believes that having a positive attitude and going the extra mile are some of the most important qualities someone can have in their professional and personal life. Before joining the Ovrture team, he worked as a sales executive in Chicago focusing on media and advertising.
BA from the University of Arizona
As part of the client engagement team, Remy continually engages with key contacts to ensure smooth adoption of Ovrture, helping fundraising teams become expert Ovrture users. He guides clients through every step of the onboarding process, helping new users get up-and-running and ensuring that experienced users can make the most of Ovrture’s powerful features. Remy believes that anyone and everyone can be a digital expert with the right support and training, regardless of their previous technology experience. Before joining the Ovrture team, Remy held a number of customer-facing positions across multiple industries, most recently as a treatment coordinator in a technology-focused orthodontics office.
BA from the Haverford College
Andrew creates engaging and on-brand design solutions to help clients connect with their audience. He’s worked on everything from Ovrture’s user experience and interface to dozens of client systems. He believes that design thinking can change the world.
BA in graphic design from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside
Saurabh, a certified scrum master, channels his energy to transform innovative ideas into winning products. He leads the development effort at Ovrture and is always on the look-out for more innovative solutions. Saurabh believes in agile method’s fluidic philosophy of flexibility and continual optimization. He lives life with great gusto and is driven by his strong conviction that technology must be used to make lives happy and happening.
BE in electronics and communications engineering, Scrum Alliance Certified ScrumMaster
Experienced Lead Quality Analyst with 8 years of expertise in software testing and quality assurance, possessing an ISTQB certification. Proficient in both manual and automated testing, adept at enhancing product quality, and streamlining testing procedures. Committed to propelling continuous improvement and delivering dependable, high-quality software solutions.
BE in electronics and communications engineering, ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).
Ritesh works behind the scenes to manage our cloud operations and keep our application and environment safe, reliable, and secure. He creates and maintains the infrastructure that powers our application ensuring it meets current client needs while preparing for the future.
BE in computer science and engineering from Mathuradevi Institute of Technology & Management
Awadhesh is an experienced Solution Architect with experience in multiple tools and technologies for development of manageable, reliable, safe and secure application. He thrives in working to find a technical solution for problems faced during project development.
BE in computer science and Engineering from Shri Shankaracharya Group of Institutions
As a strategic partner, Kyle works directly alongside the Ovrture team to help shape our approach to meeting our client’s data security, system security, and compliance requirements. He has worked in cybersecurity for the past 25 years, and has experience in Fintech, Online Retail, Gaming technologies, Authentication, and Cyber Security consulting including technical solutions design and implementation, compliance support and management, and virtual CISO work.
BS in systems and industrial engineering from the University of Arizona
Chris leads the Ovrture team in building, maintaining, and enhancing the platform. He also works directly with clients to build systems, drive adoption, and conceive of new use cases. Believing that the application of new thinking is what drives the world forward, Chris takes great pride in bringing a far more efficient and modern approach to the “digital advancement office.”
BA from the United States Naval Academy, MS in information systems from the Naval Postgraduate School
Jon works with clients across the country to deploy our technology, while also providing feedback to the development team to ensure that we are responding quickly to our emerging market. He believes that cutting-edge technology and the timeless stories of the impact of philanthropy make a powerful combination.
BS in systems engineering and a BS in mechanical engineering from the US Naval Academy, MBA from the University of Utah
Larry founded Foster Avenue (formerly Snavely Associates) in 1982 and has brought his considerable experience in fundraising communications to bear as we push the bounds of a digital-first future. As Larry looks back at the amazing number of great projects and important causes we’ve had the privilege to serve over the past 35 years, he is both very grateful and very proud. There are worse gigs than finding innovative ways to help people come together for better education, better health care, and a better world.
BS in government from Beloit College
We craft human-to-human philanthropic communications.
Focused on creating campaign brands and communications for leading higher education, cultural, and health care organizations, Foster Avenue regularly partners with our clients to generate donor-facing content and resources.
Chelsea coordinates design + production capacity and manages project schedules. She has 7 years of experience in nonprofit management, specializing in higher education and fine art. Her expertise is navigating complex projects, enacting innovative strategies that keep teams agile to meet evolving stakeholder needs.
BFA in sculpture from the University of Florida, MA in business design and arts leadership from the Savannah College of Art and Design
Doug’s experience as an external relations and campaign planning VP on the staff of more than one large nonprofit institution equips him to serve as Ovrture’s main message strategist and editorial lead on all communications. Doug believes that campaigns succeed only through the words and deeds of confident leaders who can crystallize the enterprise – a fact that makes message fluency essential.
BA from Miami University
Adam works to ensure that our creative solutions, from concept to execution, are unexpected, on brand, and on message. He believes in the power of negative space and that less is more (unless we’re talking about Cool Ranch Doritos). Adam has been the lead designer on countless multi-million dollar and award winning campaigns for hospitals and universities across the United States and Canada.
BS in graphic design from Philadelphia University
Sydney serves as a production designer, often assisting with various projects in order to ensure that the overall message remains consistent, strong, and on brand. Prior to joining Ovrture, Sydney worked in higher education as a graphic designer specializing in philanthropic communications.
BS in graphic design and media, from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
