With more than 10 years of experience in nonprofit work, Landis Erwin has realized her passion for helping communities thrive. She joined Crossroads in 2019 as the Director of Development, coming from an extensive background of event fundraising, capital campaign design, individual and corporate relationships, program development, and marketing through numerous media platforms. She is now putting that knowledge to use as the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh where she leading the organization through community outreach, strategic planning, and lobbying for safe housing for multi-family living.

Landis earned a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism communications with a leadership minor from Gannon University, as well as a Master’s Degree in organizational leadership and project management from Geneva College.

Landis is a member of several professional organizations, including the AFP Western PA Chapter, AFP Conference Education Advisory Committee, Pittsburgh Young Professionals, and was recently recognized as a Class of 2023 Pittsburgh 40 Under 40 honoree. She also volunteers as a college coach and community mentor to high school seniors. In her free time, she is often found with her fiancé and puppy going hiking, reading, ballroom dancing and traveling.

Cherian Koshy is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), & AFP Master Trainer. He is the founder of the NonprofitOS, a generative AI platform designed to help organizations streamline their operations and maximize their impact. He has raised over $100M for various nonprofits, holds advanced certifications in Behavioral Economics, and was a former successful debating coach. He is a sought-after trainer and speaker, and his thought leadership has been featured in several publications.

April Walker (she/her) is a nonprofit and foundation consultant, equity and social justice champion, speaker, and writer.

April’s career in philanthropy spans grantmaking, fundraising, and consulting roles at the American Heart Association, CCS Fundraising, and VNA Foundation. She previously served as Chief Development Officer for a workforce development nonprofit in Cleveland, OH where she led a $10 million capital campaign raising $3.2 million in 18 months.

In 2021, April founded Philanthropy for the People, an equity-centered consulting firm that equips donors, foundations, and nonprofits to embrace philanthropy that centers racial equity and social justice. Philanthropy for the People has partnered with a growing list of nonprofit and foundation clients throughout the country including the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Immigrant Defense Project, Boys and Girls Club of America, the Columbus Foundation, and the Western Center on Law & Poverty.

Born and raised in Baltimore, April has called the Midwest home for the past 10 years. She serves on the boards of Arts Impact and the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation.

April earned a Master of Arts in Social Service Administration from the University of Chicago, a BA in Sociology from the George Washington University, and a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.

Lisa M. Chmiola, M.S., CFRE, CSPG has more than 21 years in philanthropic development. She has served in major gifts and gift planning roles in education (public and private) and religious institutions, following initial career experience in event-based philanthropy. As Chief Fablanthropist for Fablanthropy (the intersection of fabulous and philanthropy), she works with nonprofit organizations and fundraising professionals providing consulting, training, and coaching services, particularly on legacy giving strategies.

An AFP Master Trainer since 2014, Lisa has presented at four AFP International Conferences, and a variety of AFP and other industry association regional conferences, chapter meetings, and webinars. She serves as an adjunct instructor in Communication at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and in Rice University’s Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership.

Lisa is an active volunteer, serving as chair of the AFP Global U.S. Government Relations committee and member of the AFP PAC board, as National Association of Charitable Gift Planners board member and chair of its Emerging Professionals Committee (and past president of the Houston chapter), as an AFP Baton Rouge Chapter board member, as a Junior League of Lafayette sustainer, a member of Ellevate Louisiana, and is a graduate of Leadership Houston. Additionally, she has co-authored several pieces for AFP’s Advancing Philanthropy magazine.

Ben Mohler is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE), and has completed a master’s degree in philanthropy and development from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. Ben is the chief executive and principal consultant of GivingThree. With over two decades of experience, Ben is a sought-after thought leader with deep experience teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and making regular appearances presenting for AFP on the chapter, state, and international stage.

Ben has volunteered in several roles with AFP, including two terms as a member of the ACFRE Credentialing Board. The AFP Bluegrass Chapter honored him with their Exemplary Service Award in 2015. Ben currently serves on the AHP Journal Advisory Council and the boards of both AFP Global and United Way of Kentucky. Ben makes his home in Kentucky’s bluegrass region with his wife, Christina and their four children.