2026 Leadership Conference

Abby Daugherty, CPA Principal

Abby is a principal in Maner’s Accounting and Outsourced Solutions department, where she provides tailored outsourced services that solve problems and make her clients’ lives easier.

After beginning her career at Maner in 2013, Abby left the firm to work for a large national insurance company. In this role, she gained four years of experience on the client side, learning first-hand their challenges, concerns and problems. Her time outside of public accounting helped to strengthen her skills and provided her with a unique ability to relate to and support her clients.

Abby returned to Maner because of the flexible, family-oriented culture and the firm’s ongoing commitment to community involvement and outreach (two things that are very important to her personally). A recipient of the MICPA Emerging Leaders award in 2017, Abby’s goal is to share her experience and knowledge with her clients to help them be successful. Passionate about finding realistic, actionable solutions, Abby enjoys partnering with clients to solve challenges. She works primarily with nonprofit organizations and is driven to help mission-based organizations make a meaningful impact in their communities.

A graduate of Michigan State University with a Master of Science in Accounting, Abby and her husband, Kyle, and two young kids, Charlotte and Jameson, reside in Okemos, Michigan. Abby is a dedicated and hands-on mom who is passionate about helping her children grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

Anthony Moggio Finance Director & Treasurer, City of Rochester Captain, Rochester Fire Department Finance Section Chief, Oakland County Incident Management Team

Anthony Moggio is the Finance Director & Treasurer for the City of Rochester, Michigan, where he leads the city’s budgeting, strategic planning, and financial operations with a focus on innovation and transparency. Known for bridging technology and finance, Anthony has become a leading voice in applying artificial intelligence to local government—helping communities use AI tools to enhance efficiency, improve communication, and strengthen public trust.

Beyond his financial leadership, Anthony is an active speaker, trainer and advocate of AI, who presents nationally on the practical uses of AI in local government. His sessions translate current complex technology into accessible, results-driven strategies that empower local governments to work smarter and serve residents more effectively. He also keeps everyone up to date on his YouTube channel (search @anthonyandgreg on youtube).

Anthony also serves as a Captain with the Rochester Fire Department and as the Finance Section Chief for the Oakland County Incident Management Team, combining his financial expertise with emergency management experience to support community resilience and readiness. His leadership has been recognized through statewide awards for excellence and innovation in municipal service.

Outside of work, Anthony enjoys time with his wife, Laura, and their two children, William and Violet, exploring Michigan’s outdoors and finding inspiration for the next great idea to bring to public service.

Lindsay Raymond, Labor and Employment Attorney

Lindsay Raymond is an attorney co-founder of DAR Law in Traverse City, Michigan, practicing management/employer-side labor and employment law. She represents public and private employers and guides them through the complexities of workplace and personnel matters, ranging from wage and hour compliance and equal employment opportunity issues and complaints, to reasonable accommodations, policy development, and contract issues. She regularly conducts workplace investigations, trainings, and assessments.

Lindsay currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City, and is the immediate past President of Impact100 Traverse City, a women’s philanthropic organization that has awarded over $2.8 Million in just 9 years to nonprofits in this region. Before aging out of consideration, Lindsay was named to TCBN’s 40 Under 40 List of the region’s most influential leaders for seven consecutive years. She is a frequent presenter and regularly authors and contributes articles to regional publications.

Holly VanVolkinburg, Smart Home Supervisor, MOKA

Holly VanVolkinburg is the Smart Home Supervisor at MOKA, where she works to empower people with disabilities through high quality, person-centered services. With over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, Holly has developed a deep passion for improving the lives of those with disabilities by increasing their independence and autonomy. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management through Cornerstone University.

Throughout her career, Holly has been dedicated to supporting programs that enhance the independence and well-being of people with disabilities, fostering an environment of inclusion and opportunity. Her work is fueled by passion and the commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of the people served, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive, with a current focus on supporting and expanding the use of enabling technology for people with developmental disabilities.

Jessica Diener, Director of Employee Experience, Peckham Inc.

Jessica Diener currently serves as the Director of Employee Experience and Engagement at Peckham, Inc. where she supports and directs talent acquisition, development, and engagement for all Peckham staff. Additionally, Jessica is an experienced Rehabilitation Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the field, where she has led teams and programs focused on serving individuals referred through community partners such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Community Mental Health. Jessica holds her CRC and LPC and is a graduate of MSU (Go Green). She has interests in leadership development, program design, and organizational culture and design. Jessica is also certified in human-centered design through the LUMA Institute.

Jennifer Grace, President & CEO, Arnold Center

Jennifer Grace is the President and CEO of Arnold Center, a nonprofit organization focused on employment training, community inclusion, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to independence. With more than 30 years of experience in program development and nonprofit leadership, she is recognized for building innovative workforce and community-based initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for the people served. Jennifer holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Northwood University and serves on multiple community and statewide boards and advisory committees focused on workforce development, education, and inclusion.

Jill Bonthuis, CEO, Pioneer Resources

Jill Bonthuis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Pioneer Resources, where she leads efforts to support individuals with disabilities and aging adults in achieving independence and meaningful community engagement. Jill began her career in the mental health field immediately after high school, working in residential group homes and developing a deep passion for service.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University (Go Lakers!) and her Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University (Go Green! Go White!). Jill has dedicated her career to advocacy and expanding services for individuals with disabilities, with professional experience including roles at Heritage Homes in Holland and HealthWest (Community Mental Health of Muskegon County).

Jill and her husband, Allen, are proud parents of six children and grandparents to nine grandchildren, with a tenth on the way this summer. Her commitment to family and community continues to inspire her leadership and advocacy work.

Kyle Caldwell, MCF 

Kyle Caldwell is an unabashed champion of Michigan’s philanthropic sector. He began his tenure as president and CEO of CMF on November 1, 2018, bringing more than 25 years of government and nonprofit and philanthropic sector experience.

Kyle’s leadership experiences have run the full gambit of the Great Lake state’s philanthropic and nonprofit infrastructure organizations. Prior to his appointment with CMF, Kyle, a Michigan native, was executive director of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, one of the country’s leading academic centers for philanthropy. Prior to that, he served as the director for the Pathways to Opportunity Program at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation where he helped evolve the foundation’s approach to addressing poverty to focus on education.

Early in his philanthropy journey, Kyle served as an intern, and then later as executive director of the Michigan Community Service Commission in Governor John Engler and Governor Jennifer Granholm’s administrations. A champion of public-private partnerships, Kyle helped launch and then lead the ConnectMichigan Alliance (CMA) which created a $20 million endowment to support volunteerism that engaged both state government and philanthropy in a one-of-a-kind statewide campaign. CMA merged with the Michigan Nonprofit Association (MNA) and Kyle became its president and CEO. There, he championed the work of nonprofits and foundations to help build a stronger ecosystem for philanthropy.

Throughout his work in government and in foundations, Kyle has helped develop innovative and collaborative strategies and programming that strengthen the work of public and private grantmakers, government and nonprofits in Michigan.

His current board involvement includes serving as Board Chair of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation and on the boards of BoardSource, United Philanthropy Forum, the Michigan Nonprofit Association, Michigan Association of United Ways and Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Previously, Kyle served on Governor Whitmer’s Protect Michigan Commission, as well as national boards, including Points of Lights, Independent Sector and the National Council of Nonprofits.

Philanthropy is Kyle’s second career after a short tenure as a professional photographer working for a small studio as well as large industrial institutions. While still his passion, Kyle notes that photography skills of observer and showing what others don’t see remain a part of the way he leads.

He earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communication from Western Michigan University (go Broncos) and an associate’s in applied science degree in journalism from Lansing Community College. Kyle and his wife of more than three decades live in the greater Grand Rapids area and have two children and a mob of “grand pets.”

Malcolm Kletke, MHSA

Malcolm Kletke joined MHSA in 2020. Malcolm previously held the position of Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for Governor Whitmer, serving as the chief contact between the Michigan Legislature and Governor Whitmer on all legislative issues. He was involved in historic changes to Michigan’s Auto No-Fault system, the Raise the Age package, sports-betting and online gaming legislation, Rebuilding Michigan Plan, and dealing with the COVID-19 response.

Prior to serving Governor Whitmer, Malcolm served as a policy analyst for the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus. In this role he provided research, analysis, and policy advice on matters coming before the Transportation, Commerce, Natural Resources & Environmental Quality, and Agriculture Committees. He was also responsible for overseeing the Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development budgets. Malcolm began his career in the Michigan Senate working as a legislative assistant for then-Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer.

Malcolm holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science – Pre Law from Michigan State University.

Malcolm and his wife Alexandra live in Lansing.

Michael Christy, MBA

Michael Christy, MBA, is passionate about serving organizations through a human-centered design approach. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the DeVos Graduate School at Northwood University. With his extensive leadership experience in behavioral health, he has led high-achieving, interdisciplinary teams and guided large-scale change initiatives. Michael's areas of interest include strategy, organizational development, program design, process improvement, and change management.

Sandy Harvey, CEO & President, Exodus Consulting Group

Sandy Harvey is the founder and President of Exodus Consulting Group, where she utilizes her 25+ years’ experience as a Human Resources, Operations, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist. She has worked in many industries, including financial services, defense, retail, energy, nonprofit, and more. Sandy supports individuals and organizations by aligning business processes, platforms, and people to achieve goals by identifying diverse and innovative measures. As a student of life and embracer of differences, Sandy seeks opportunities to demonstrate that individuals and organizations are better collaborators by highlighting our differences. She is committed to creating engaged and profitable companies that enhance the lives of individuals through professional development and innovation. She provides coaching for professionals, leaders, executives, and pastors desiring to achieve greater self-awareness, and realize personal and professional goal attainment. As a Certified Diversity Professional, she passionately helps organizations improve efficiency by embracing diversity and inclusion strategies.

Employment Law Update 2026 - Lindsay Raymond

Attendees will be updated on new legal developments and hot topics for employers in 2026. 

Michigan Politics - Malcolm Kletke

Join us for an engaging discussion with valuable insights into Michigan politics. With his wealth of knowledge of the legislative landscape, Malcom Kletke will offer a comprehensive overview of recent developments, key issues, and legislative priorities shaping policy decisions in Lansing. Whether you're a nonprofit executive navigating advocacy efforts, a community leader seeking to understand the political landscape, or simply interested in the dynamics of Michigan politics, this presentation promises to provide valuable perspectives and actionable insights.