Common Impact Team

Cross-Sector Expertise, Thought Leadership

All members of the Common Impact team have experience in both the nonprofit and corporate arenas. Our balanced perspective gives us unique insight into our nonprofit clients' challenges and needs, as well as our corporate partners' concerns and requirements.

As pioneers in the fields of employee engagement and nonprofit capacity building, we are frequently asked to speak at conferences, universities, and corporate meetings. We have also published articles about our areas of expertise.


Theresa M. Ellis, Chief Executive Officer

Phone: 617-868-1188


Lesley Edwards, Vice President of Partnerships

Phone: 617-868-1014


Meghan Searles Gardner, Public Relations Specialist
Phone: 857-222-2864


Zachary E. Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer

Phone: 617-868-1832


Jodi Grundig, Director of Finance


Danielle Holly, Manager of Employee Engagement

Phone: 617-868-2034


Karen Horwitz, Vice President of Service Development

Phone: 617-868-0709


Katie McPadden, Strategic Communications Intern


Sameen Saeed, Director of External Relations

Phone: 617-868-0150