Advisor
Michele C. Bisceglie is a seasoned executive leader whose career bridges the nonprofit and for-profit worlds with rare fluency. As Principal of Butterfly Communications LLC and through a series of high-impact staff roles, she has built a reputation for converting ideas into measurable results — whether raising critical funds for mission-focused enterprises, driving growth and revenue for worldwide membership networks, or revitalizing brand strategies for global companies. Her nonprofit credentials run deep. As Chief Development Officer at Historic Charleston Foundation, she reversed a midyear budget deficit, exceeded two consecutive annual fundraising goals, and led the effort to secure a $490K National Park Service Civil Rights Grant to rehabilitate a historic Gullah Geechee hotel. Her work with multiple Boy Scouts of America councils has raised significant operating, capital, and endowment funds, while her consulting engagements have included feasibility studies ($26M) and capital campaigns ($6.5M) for organizations focused on economic development, education, [...]
Eliza Amon is a seasoned journalist and editor with a deep passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail. As the former editor of World Footprints, Eliza was instrumental in guiding the magazine's editorial direction, curating impactful stories that resonated with a global audience. Her leadership helped World Footprints become a beacon for insightful, culturally rich travel journalism, celebrating diversity and the power of travel to connect and transform us. Eliza has published in The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine and Bloomberg News among others. She currently lives in Seattle where she is thrilled to have the opportunity to discover new adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Kerwin McKenzie is a seasoned travel expert, content creator, author, and speaker with a unique background in the airline industry. Having spent 14.5 years working for four U.S.-based airlines, Kerwin has transformed his insider knowledge into a platform that inspires others to explore the world. To date, he’s flown on 181 airlines and traveled to 137 countries and territories (including 105 recognized by the UN). Originally hailing from Jamaica, his first international trip took him to Martinique, sparking a lifelong passion for travel. Through his various platforms, Kerwin delivers up-to-date guides on airports, destinations, and ground transportation, along with comprehensive airline and hotel reviews. His main site, Passrider.com, is specifically tailored to airline employees, motivating them to make the most of their travel benefits. Kerwin also caters to a broader audience with Cruisinaltitude.com, which offers detailed information about airline travel, and Unfamiliardestinations.com, where he highlights 365 lesser-known destinations. For those [...]
Sangeeta Waldron has a rich cultural background – born and raised in London, then going on to complete her University life in India. She is also widely travelled. Today, Sangeeta is a recognized, respected, award winning Public Relations and media professional with over two decades’ worth of publicity, branding, communications, crisis management, media and social media experience. She is a frequent speaker and spoke alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan in December 2017 about being both a London and a woman in business. Sangeeta started out her career writing speeches for previous UK Prime Ministers and Ministers and has also worked at the top level with big, powerful global brands such as the Economist Group; The Times; Cass Business School; including charities such as Breast Cancer Campaign. She now runs her own successful London based PR agency, Serendipity PR and Media, working internationally across business, arts, culture and books [...]
