our team

Meet Pathway Group

About Us

The Pathway Group is a women-owned consulting firm founded in 2000 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. We envision a world where nonprofits, governments, and philanthropists are driving transformational change with their communities. We work with clients across the United States to build their capacity for long-term viability, efficiency, and effectiveness.

What makes our firm successful is a unique combination of experience, commitment, and innovative ideas. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, equity-centered approach that yields high-quality results.

Sector Experts

Our Team

Pathway’s team of experienced experts is committed to strengthening organizations and creating sustainable solutions. We are dedicated professionals who use our years of sector experience to empower organizations to reach their greatest potential and create positive change in our communities.

Partners 2025

Amberlie Phillips

Partner

Amberlie brings over twenty years of nonprofit experience to the Pathway team and is an expert in fundraising strategy, campaigns of all types and sizes, and development program implementation. She believes that authentic connection and creativity are the keys to fundraising abundance.

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amberlie@pathwaygroup.co

Holly Yocom

Partner

Holly has more than two decades of executive experience leading government, private, and nonprofit organizations. Her expertise lies in managing and developing public private partnerships, public policy, operations management, decision-making, government affairs, budget and financial communications, employee relations, public affairs, and master planning.

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holly@pathwaygroup.co

Joelle Kanshepolsky

Partner

Joelle is a highly successful consultant, change-maker, fundraiser, and executive leader with 25 years of professional nonprofit experience. She is skilled in interim leadership and executive search, fundraising, strategy development; governance, and board relations.

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joelle@pathwaygroup.co

Amanda McDonald

Grant Writer

Amanda holds an MPA from the University of Utah and has worked connecting nonprofit organizations with government aid programs. She has a passion for corporate philanthropy and has experience in the distribution of funding to the nonprofit sector.

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amanda@pathwaygroup.co

Amy L. Hansen

Senior Advisor

Amy leverages more than 35 years of experience in not-for-profit, government, philanthropy, and membership organizations to provide mission-driven services. With a wide range of cross-sector expertise, she consults clients in fundraising excellence, executive transitions, governance, strategy, and philanthropy. She loves partnering with her clients to find new and innovative ways to meet their extraordinary goals.

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amy@pathwaygroup.co

Brooke Clayton

Advisor

Brooke Clayton provides grant writing expertise fueled by a widespread passion for philanthropy. She is located in Stateline, NV, on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, with a background advocating for outdoor access and sustainable recreation.

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brooke@pathwaygroup.co

Holly Jefferies

Business Manager

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hjefferies@pathwaygroup.co

Judith Oki

Advisor

judith@pathwaygroup.co

Julie DeLong

Principal Advisor

Julie DeLong is a highly skilled executive bringing 25 years of excellence in leadership, strategic planning, fundraising, and campaign services to the community sector. She is grounded in ethical, efficient, and collaborative leadership and uses her years of management, program, and fundraising experience to achieve intended goals and objectives.

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julie@pathwaygroup.co

Kai Wilson

Senior Advisor

Kai Wilson has over 30 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector with roles in administration, strategic and operational planning, fundraising, finance, and supporting complex collaborative efforts. His passion is in bringing together this broad functional expertise to coach, mentor, and build the capacity of nonprofit leaders and the organizations they serve.

kai@pathwaygroup.co

Kitty Northrop Friedman

Senior Advisor

Kitty is a seasoned philanthropy advisor, specializing in guiding families, foundations, organizations, and individuals to merge philanthropic aspirations with meaningful results. With a wide-reaching presence across the nonprofit landscape, she adeptly facilitates the synergy between generosity and impactful outcomes.

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kitty@pathwaygroup.co

Kristien McDonald

Senior Grant Writer

Kristien began her grant writing career 20 years ago managing large and complex portfolios of private, corporate, and government grants. Her extensive experience in grant research, program evaluation, and data collection and reporting systems has helped her secure millions of dollars in grant funding across every donor sector for her clients and their valuable missions.

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kristien@pathwaygroup.co

LeAnn Saldivar

Senior Advisor

LeAnn is a seasoned Executive Director with expertise in nonprofit leadership driving fundraising success. She is passionate about helping organizations embrace their potential and fearlessly strive for excellence.

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leann@pathwaygroup.co

Lia Summers

Project Manager

Lia Summers offers a consistent track record of excellence in strategic planning and project management. These skills are backed by an MBA and a graduate certificate in business analytics, along with two prestigious project management certifications.

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lia@pathwaygroup.co

Lisa Arnette

Senior Grant Writer

lisa@pathwaygroup.co

Liza Springmeyer

Senior Advisor

Liza excels in leading organizations through transformational projects. Since joining the Pathway Group in 2017, she has managed campaigns for a diverse group of nonprofits including Volunteers of America Utah, Safe Harbor Crisis Center, the Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, Bears Ears Partnership, and the Utah Shakespeare Festival.

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liza@pathwaygroup.co

Lorie Dudley

Senior Advisor

Lorie brings over 20 years of nonprofit accounting experience in both public accounting and the non-profit sector. She has managed federal awards and currently assists organizations with financial policies and procedures, and provides staff training, along with audit preparation and outsourced Controller and CFO services.

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lorie@pathwaygroup.co

Maddy Fisk

Advisor & Grant Writer

Located in Moab, Utah, Maddy understands the unique needs of rural communities and is committed to ensuring that geographically isolated organizations have access to meaningful development opportunities. Maddy expands fundraising potential through prospective donor research, program and reporting system evaluation, executive director support, capital campaign management, and grant writing.

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maddy@pathwaygroup.co

Missy Dawson

Advisor

Missy has more than 20 years of fundraising and leadership experience with a wide range of nonprofit organizations in both staff and volunteer roles. She is committed to helping clients from diverse sectors enhance and optimize their fundraising strategies.

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missy@pathwaygroup.co

Sahara Hayes

Grant Writer

sahara@pathwaygroup.co

Sarah Farr

Advisor

Sarah is a proven leader with over 20 years of experience driving impact and innovation.  She has served as Executive Director in the nonprofit sector,  leading strategic initiatives, fostering growth, and advancing organizational missions. She has also maintained her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language Association for over 20 years.

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sarah@pathwaygroup.co

Dave Jones

Founder & Strategic Advisor

Phyllis Hockett

Founder & strategic advisor