January 10, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET | Virtual Event
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Speaker Bios
Brad Tucker, Director of Compliance | Compassion & Choices
Brad Tucker is a compliance professional with extensive experience in nonprofit management, political advocacy, and regulatory oversight. After earning a BA in Political Science from the University of Tennessee and a law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law, Brad began his career as a federal lobbyist specializing in transportation and municipal issues. He later served at the American Bus Association, overseeing its Political Action Committee, councils, foundation, and board relations. Currently, Brad is the Director of Compliance at Compassion & Choices, where he ensures adherence to state and federal regulations and supports the nonprofit organization’s mission-driven work.
Ashraf Farassati, Founder & CEO | Travel Through Trauma
Ashraf began her career as a Biomedical Engineer, working in large Fortune 500 Medical Device and Pharmaceutical companies, and has led large teams of engineers in developing life-saving medical devices. However, since the age of 16, she has been traveling solo and in order to help her overcome severe childhood abuse that resulted in complex-PTSD and a crippled sense of self-worth.
Through almost 20 years of solo backpacking around the globe, she discovered the healing powers of traveling alone by facing her fears, conquering her self-limiting beliefs, and witnessing the diversity of the human experience. She unearthed her strength in facing life’s many unknowns and deeply connecting with people from all walks of life. Her ventures have led her to meet countless individuals around the world, including many fellow backpackers who shared a similar testimony about the healing powers of traveling.
However, she noticed that most people around the world do not have the necessary opportunities, privileges, or support to embark on such an empowering adventure. She hopes to be able to enable other young adults uncover their fullest potential by providing them with the necessary mental health resources, life skills, and travel experiences to further their self-discovery through this nonprofit.
Since her journey has started, she has been to over 70 countries, involved herself in her community as an activist for social justice and equality, has managed a Political Campaign for a City Council candidate, and has spoken on several podcasts about her life experiences. In that time, she spent many years committed to her therapy to equip her with the necessary tools to improve her mental health and self-image, and has developed healthy long-term relationships with incredible people around the globe.
Through creating this nonprofit organization, she hopes to be able to enable other young adults to uncover their fullest potential by providing them with the necessary mental health resources, life skills, and travel experiences to further their self-discovery and overcome their traumas.
Andre Temoney, Sr. Director, Production | Humane Society
Andre Temoney is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience in direct mail and print production. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Production at The Humane Society of the United States, Andre has developed and implemented strategies, procedures, and processes that ensure the highest quality standards while aligning with the organization’s vision. Managing a program that mails in excess of 18 million pieces annually, with a production budget of $13 million, Andre’s expertise includes managing procurement and implementation of direct mail client projects, overseeing vendor-produced design materials, and collaborating with branding and marketing teams to meet production demands.
In addition to his professional achievements, Andre is committed to fostering a culture of inclusiveness all while prioritizing efficiency and cost management in overseeing donor contributions to advance the organization’s mission.
Angela Kung, Senior Director, Digital Advertising & Marketing | World Food Program
Angela Kung is the Senior Director of Digital Advertising & Marketing for World Food Program USA, the US affiliate of the United Nations World Food Programme. She leads WFP USA’s in-house Advertising team which focuses on new donor acquisition, existing donor cultivation, advocacy supporter recruitment, as well as brand awareness generation.
She started her career in advertising agencies, such as Mediacom, Ogilvy, and Kenshoo, where she helped a wide range of corporate clients reach their business goals through paid media. In 2018, she ventured into the nonprofit industry during her first in-house role at World Animal Protection US where she spearheaded Corporate Partnerships, Events Marketing as well as Digital Fundraising. In her role prior to WFP USA at Blue State, she was the Account lead for nonprofit and advocacy clients, including Mercy Corps, NRDC, Vera Institute of Justice, Michael J. Fox Foundation, JDRF and others.
Angela holds a B.S. in Advertising from Boston University and a M.S. in Strategic Marketing from the London School of Business and Finance. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, 2 children and 2 meow cows.
