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Announcing the PowerUP! Texas Opportunity Advocate Cohort

Philanos is excited to introduce our Opportunity Advocate Cohort for PowerUP! Texas, our 2026 National Conference in Austin, February 8–10, 2026.

This program elevates emerging and established voices across our network—champions who bring lived experience, community proximity, and a passion for collaborative philanthropy.

About the Opportunity Advocate Program

Created for leaders with a wide range of perspectives, the Opportunity Advocate program encourages participation in philanthropy at the national level—and ensures those voices are heard. This cohort will connect with peers across the Philanos Network, share insights, and return home with practical tools to strengthen their giving circles and communities.

Why It Matters

Collective giving is most powerful when it is inclusive, proximate, and collaborative. By investing in these leaders' access to PowerUP! Texas, we help accelerate learning, build relationships, and expand the reach of effective, community-rooted philanthropy.

Congratulations to Our 2026 Opportunity Advocates

    • Alissa Mahadeo, 100 Women Strong at Central Florida Foundation
    • Amanda Klein, The Philanthropy Connection
    • Ami Kane, Impact Austin
    • Andi Saylor, Impact 100 Cincinnati
    • Camisha Lashbrook, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado
    • Carola Sanchez, Los Angeles Latino Giving Circle
    • Elizabeth (Beth) Owens, Women Inspiring Philanthropy
    • Jerrica Deloney Witte, Impact Austin
    • Leticia de la Vara, Arizona Community Foundation
    • Maia Jujnovsky, Philanthropy Together
    • Mary Zhu, Develop for Good
    • Stephanie Zadora, Native Ways Federation
    • Tiarra Owens, Impact 100 Cincinnati
    • Van Pham, ninety-nine girlfriends

Selection Considerations

    • Advocates were selected with attention to:
    • Active engagement in a Philanos Affiliate or Partner Network
    • Demonstrated interest in learning from—and sharing—the full conference experience
    • Readiness to lead now or in the future
    • Awareness of challenges facing nonprofits and communities
    • Ability to deepen relationships with communities served by collective giving

Join Us in Austin

Meet the Opportunity Advocate Cohort and hundreds of women changemakers at PowerUP! Texas, February 8–10, 2026.

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