But most importantly, I am the mother of four kids who teach me the importance of patience, empathy and compassion every day. Having served as a policy analyst for a safety-net health care system right out of college, started a business to assist first-generation college students understand the accessibility of higher education, and provided consulting services to the nonprofit sector through my own practice, I have spent my entire career working to advance the agendas of mission-driven organizations.

It was in seeing the struggles of these organizations fulfill their inspiring missions with limited resources and the almost limitless potential of the next generation to usher in a new era of philanthropy and volunteerism, that I set out to start PGK. I believe in two fundamental truths: the goodness that lies within all people and the ability to change the world when we teach our young people to tap into and stay connected to that.

But most importantly, I am the mother of four kids who teach me the importance of patience, empathy and compassion every day. Having served as a policy analyst for a safety-net health care system right out of college, started a business to assist first-generation college students understand the accessibility of higher education, and provided consulting services to the nonprofit sector through my own practice, I have spent my entire career working to advance the agendas of mission-driven organizations.

It was in seeing the struggles of these organizations fulfill their inspiring missions with limited resources and the almost limitless potential of the next generation to usher in a new era of philanthropy and volunteerism, that I set out to start PGK. I believe in two fundamental truths: the goodness that lies within all people and the ability to change the world when we teach our young people to tap into and stay connected to that.

I started my corporate career at AT&T where I rose to the level of Regional VP and after nearly a decade became a serial entrepreneur founding a number of ventures (many failures and 3 that were successfully acquired). I have written books helping young professionals build the foundation for a successful career, I speak to executives about how to engage and empower their young employees and I teach at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, where I also graduated from.

My passion for working with kids started when I was a day-camp counselor in high school and continued on with my involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior Achievement. Teaching kids to give back has become even more important to me since I became a Dad in 2016. I think PGK’s mission is incredibly important and I am honored and excited to be part of the efforts to help achieve it.

where I rose to the level of Regional VP and after nearly a decade became a serial entrepreneur founding a number of ventures (many failures and 3 that were successfully acquired). I have written books helping young professionals build the foundation for a successful career, I speak to executives about how to engage and empower their young employees and I teach at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, where I also graduated from.

My passion for working with kids started when I was a day-camp counselor in high school and continued on with my involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior Achievement. Teaching kids to give back has become even more important to me since I became a Dad in 2016. I think PGK’s mission is incredibly important and I am honored and excited to be part of the efforts to help achieve it.

Facebook/Instagram, Google, Nokia, and Yahoo, and have spoken at conferences in the US, Asia, and Europe. I have a master’s degree from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree in communications with a systems and technology focus and information sciences minor from Cornell University in New York, where I graduated with honors. Originally having grown up in upstate NY, I have lived in California since 2003 and have 2 daughters. I'm passionate about cultivating empathy for children and am excited to be on the board of PGK.

I am passionate about meeting consumer needs with innovative products and digital experiences, and currently work at LegalZoom as VP of engagement and retention marketing. I am also passionate about furthering children's causes and have taken active leadership roles at various non-profits including LA Junior Chamber of Commerce, Taproot Foundation and Street Project NY. I received my MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and BA from UCLA. I enjoy theater and international travel, and feel fortunate that I can now share these passions with my daughter!

I am passionate about meeting consumer needs with innovative products and digital experiences, and currently work at LegalZoom as VP of engagement and retention marketing. I am also passionate about furthering children's causes and have taken active leadership roles at various non-profits including LA Junior Chamber of Commerce, Taproot Foundation and Street Project NY. I received my MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and BA from UCLA. I enjoy theater and international travel, and feel fortunate that I can now share these passions with my daughter!

I am passionate about meeting consumer needs with innovative products and digital experiences, and currently work at LegalZoom as VP of engagement and retention marketing. I am also passionate about furthering children's causes and have taken active leadership roles at various non-profits including LA Junior Chamber of Commerce, Taproot Foundation and Street Project NY. I received my MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management and BA from UCLA. I enjoy theater and international travel, and feel fortunate that I can now share these passions with my daughter!

Twin sister to an amazing judge, married with 3 kids moved from Italy to NYC in 2017 and was looking for a way to continue volunteering with teens, one of her big passions when she was in Rome.

PGK was the answer: coupling community service and volunteering with kids and teens represents what she believes can have the biggest impact in the community.

Based in Scarsdale, NYC, Emilia is looking forward to supporting PGK in the greater NYC region.

where I rose to the level of Regional VP and after nearly a decade became a serial entrepreneur founding a number of ventures (many failures and 3 that were successfully acquired). I have written books helping young professionals build the foundation for a successful career, I speak to executives about how to engage and empower their young employees and I teach at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, where I also graduated from.

My passion for working with kids started when I was a day-camp counselor in high school and continued on with my involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters and Junior Achievement. Teaching kids to give back has become even more important to me since I became a Dad in 2016. I think PGK’s mission is incredibly important and I am honored and excited to be part of the efforts to help achieve it.