Our Team
Experts in Organizational Development, Fundraising & Communications
Our team has more than 100 years of combined experience in strategic planning, fundraising, corporate communications, media relations and web design.
![Jim Vella Jim Vella](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Jim-Vella-head-shot.jpg)
Jim Vella, CEO & Founder
Jim has 40+ years of philanthropy leadership expertise, public relations and broadcast journalism experience. He served as president of the Ford Motor Company Fund and Ford vice president of Global Public Affairs. Jim spent 14 years in broadcast journalism in California, Ohio and Michigan. He currently sits on multiple governing boards for international NGOs and community nonprofits. Jim is a consummate advocate for social justice, and a dedicated father and grandfather. He holds a B.A. in communications from University of Detroit Mercy.
![Jennifer Cain Jennifer Cain](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/jhcain-head-shot-7-22.jpg)
Jennifer Cain, Partner, Digital Storytelling & Design
![Brittany Guerriero Brittany Guerriero](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Brittany-Guerriero-head-shot.jpg)
Brittany Guerriero, Associate Partner, Fund Development
![Pamela Moore pamela moore](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/pmoore-head-shot-12-22-e1673464671131.jpg)
Pamela Moore, Partner, Organizational Development
![Todd Nissen todd nissen](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tnissen-head-shot-7-22.jpg)
Todd Nissen, Partner, Communications
![Brian Vella Brian Vella](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/bvella-head-shot-7-22.jpg)
Brian Vella, Chief Financial Officer
![phoebe howard head shot square Phoebe Wall Howard](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/phoebe-howard-head-shot-square.jpg)
Phoebe Wall Howard, Partner, Communications & Development Strategy
![Andrea Zuehlk andrea zuehlk](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/azuehlk-head-shot-7-22.jpg)
Andrea Zuehlk , Partner, Marketing & Strategy
![P Ocana head shot Peyson Ocana](https://vellaspg.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/P-Ocana-head-shot.jpg)