2025 DSP of the Year Awards

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A dedicated staff of professionals supporting you to strengthen communities.

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ANCOR Staff

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Elise Aguilar
Director of Federal Relations
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Noah Block
Advocacy Manager
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Lydia Dawson
Vice President, Government Relations
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Tricia DePalatis
Membership Assistant
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André Floyd
Communications Manager
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Sean Luechtefeld
Vice President, Membership & Communications
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Donna Martin
Vice President, State Partnerships & Innovation
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Barbara Merrill
Chief Executive Officer
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Lauren Middleberg
Membership Manager
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Mariana Nork
Chief Corporate Engagement Officer
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Cindy Ramos
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Rice
Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs
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Gabrielle Sedor
Chief Operations Officer & Foundation Director
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Sasha Sencer
Director of Education & Intersectional Collaboration
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Alli Strong-Martin
Communications Coordinator
Robyn Wolfe
Robyn Wolfe
Executive Leadership Assistant & Events Coordinator