Hugh's leadership philosophy grew out of his own experience with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Albert Schweitzer, who said "I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve." This profound statement had a tremendous impact on my life. From that experience to the summer of 2017, I poured thousands of hours of volunteer time into spreading that message to other young people and building nonprofit systems to continue that program's success.

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I didn't know in the summer of 2006 what I wanted to do with my life; I only knew that I wanted to make a difference. That desire led me through my career from private sector management to education, nonprofit, and community organizing. From volunteer engagement to fundraising and development to executive leadership, I have served at all levels in a variety of nonprofit settings. In addition to these professional experiences, I have also served on foundation boards and grant-making committees, giving me valuable insight into program assessment and what it takes to attract the notice of major donors. Now, I endeavor to empower other nonprofit leaders and organizations to advance their own missions in communities across the country.