KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Satonya Fair, JD


PEAK Grantmaking | President and CEO
Visionary. Strategist. Philanthropy Enthusiast.

Satonya (she|her|hers) brings more than 25 years of experience working in philanthropy and nonprofit management. Her extensive knowledge on the funder landscape, nonprofit structures, compliance, change management, philanthropy technology, outcome measurement, and knowledge management have allowed her to navigate and support strategic efforts across many fronts.  She is dedicated to helping create equity and parity between funders and nonprofits, particularly those whose work supports communities of colors, children, and families. Satonya thrives when managing large-scale initiatives, helping reframe procedural norms, and aligning organizations around innovative best practices. Satonya is focused on the people who do the work and believes that prioritizing people over projects not only produces a better culture for optimum performance, but it creates better continuity and sustainability in the process. There has been a thread of work focused on race, equity, and inclusion and Satonya has led and contributed to a myriad of initiatives in this area. Satonya has a JD from the University of Cincinnati and her bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science from Miami University (Ohio). She is an avid volunteer and makes her home in Catonsville, Maryland.

2025 Summit Speakers

  • Satonya Fair
    Satonya Fair
    President and CEO PEAK Grantmaking
    Keynote
  • Steve Zimmerman
    Steve Zimmerman
    Principal Spectrum Nonprofit Services
    Closing
  • Emily Adams, Ph.D.
    Emily Adams, Ph.D.
    Co-Founder Inclusion Analytics, LLC
    Breakout
  • Erin Cihal
    Erin Cihal
    Director of Human Resources Omaha Performing Arts Society
    Breakout
  • Paul Durban
    Paul Durban
    AVP, Nonprofit Solutions Filament Essential Services (402)479-6663
    Breakout
  • Ralph Kellogg
    Ralph Kellogg
    AVP, Human Resources Lutheran Family Services
    Breakout
  • Stephanie Kidd
    Stephanie Kidd
    Communications Strategist Theatre Arts Guild / Unetech Institute
    Breakout
  • Ingrid Kirst
    Ingrid Kirst
    Nonprofit Leadership Transition Consultant Ingrid Kirst Consulting
    Breakout
  • Ana Lopez Shalla
    Ana Lopez Shalla
    Co-Founder & Principal Working Ventures
    Breakout
  • Stan Odenthal
    Stan Odenthal
    Co-Founder & Principal Working Ventures
    Breakout
  • Tainesha Owens
    Tainesha Owens
    Bold Joy Movement
    Breakout
  • Tori Pedersen
    Tori Pedersen
    Gallup Certified Strengths Coach Training & Engagement Coordinator TeamMates Mentoring Program (402)996-0444
    Breakout
  • Zedeka Poindexter
    Zedeka Poindexter
    Co-Executive Director Nebraska Writers Collective (531)800-3296
    Breakout
  • Mary Sand
    Mary Sand
    President/Owner Sand Consulting (605)212-9374
    Breakout
  • Tammy Sassaman
    Tammy Sassaman
    Executive Director Nebraska Juvenile Justice Association (402)450-2306
    Breakout
  • Lina Stover
    Lina Stover
    Executive Director Heartland Workers Center (402)657-8747
    Breakout
  • Cammy Watkins
    Cammy Watkins
    Deputy Director Inclusive Communities
    Breakout