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Traci Donnelly

Founder & President

Traci Donnelly is the Founder and President of the Impact Collaborative, where she leads strategic initiatives to expand social impact and drive innovation. Traci joined The Child Center of NY in 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and quickly advanced to CEO and Executive Director in 2014, guiding the organization through significant growth and transformation.

Before her work at The Child Center, Traci was the Senior Vice President and New York State Regional Director of Phoenix House, overseeing $60 million in bonding projects and leading both residential and outpatient treatment programs across the state. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable experience as a director of mental health services and as a special education teacher.

Traci holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminal justice and a master’s in education from Dowling College. She is also a certified special education teacher in New York State.

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Barbara Mulvee

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Barbara Mulvee is the Interim CEO of the Impact Collaborative, where she manages operations and leads growth initiatives. She also serves as the Vice Chair of the Impact Collaborative Board and is a member of the Child Center of NY Board, where she chairs the Strategic Planning Committee.

Barbara brings two decades of executive leadership in strategy, transformation, and scaling businesses. She previously led Business Development at Citation Capital and was a Managing Director at Credit Suisse where she held multiple roles over her 12-year tenure, including Global COO of Securities Research and Head of Strategy for the Global Markets division. She started her career at Deloitte Consulting.

Barbara was appointed a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2020 and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Academy of St. Elizabeth. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and Marketing, graduating magna cum laude from the University of Maryland.

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Stephen Donowitz

Co-Founder and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Stephen Donowitz is the Co-Founder and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer of the Impact Collaborative, where he leverages his extensive experience in finance, operations, and strategic oversight to support the organization’s mission. Steve also continues to serve The Child Center of NY, where he joined in 2014, bringing with him a strong background in nonprofit, education, and government finance.

Before his current roles, Steve was Vice President Finance at Phoenix House, where he led strategic initiatives and managed an annual budget of $100 million. He also oversaw adolescent residential and outpatient programs across New York. His career reflects decades of commitment to fiscal stewardship and infrastructure development.

Steve holds an MBA in Accounting and Management from New York University. His work is dedicated to securing resources, fostering innovation, and driving systemic change to better serve under-resourced communities nationwide.

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Alina Mason

General Counsel

Alina Mason serves as General Counsel for the Impact Collaborative and The Child Center of NY, joining the organization in 2024 and 2023 respectively. She brings 15 years of legal expertise across nonprofit, corporate, and legal services sectors, with a focus on managing legal, risk, and compliance issues for social services organizations.

Before joining the Impact Collaborative, Alina spent eight years as General Counsel at a nonprofit serving children and families. Her career also includes work as a corporate attorney, specializing in healthcare and private equity transactions, and advocating for victims of domestic violence and clients with disabilities in legal services.

Alina is committed to using her diverse legal background to support the mission of the Impact Collaborative and drive systemic change for under-resourced communities.

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Jacquelyn Blake 

SVP of Holistic Philanthropy, The Child Center of NY

Jacquelyn Blake is the Senior Vice President of Holistic Philanthropy at The Child Center of NY and supports the Impact Collaborative, where she applies her innovative approach to philanthropy to drive systemic change. A Certified Fund Raising Professional (CFRE), Jacquelyn is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships and addressing the interconnected challenges facing communities.

Jacquelyn’s expertise lies in transforming complex social issues into compelling opportunities for diverse giving, from monthly donors to corporate sponsors and legacy gifts. Her approach to holistic philanthropy goes beyond immediate needs, focusing on long-term solutions that help break cycles of poverty and foster a more equitable society. She is passionate about engaging donors at every level, ensuring their contributions create lasting impact for children and families.

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Caitlin Harper

Program & Change Management Lead

Caitlin Harper is the Program & Change Management Lead at the Impact Collaborative, where she applies her expertise in program and project management, organizational change, and stakeholder communication. She is also the founder of Commcoterie, a consultancy that helps purpose-driven companies and nonprofits ideate, navigate, and communicate organizational change. 

Her approach connects everyday details to long-term outcomes, integrates program management and change management, and creates and champions people-centered solutions. Prior to founding Commcoterie, Caitlin led organizational change, operations, and internal communication across a number of industries including digital media, government, and education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida and an master’s in fine arts in Creative Writing from The New School.

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Lisa Harris

Director of CBO Hub Membership

Lisa Harris serves as the Director of CBO Hub Membership, bringing 24 years of entrepreneurial expertise to the role. Her extensive background spans both building her own successful ventures and providing strategic consulting to other entrepreneurs, giving her a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.

Prior to her current position, Lisa held the role of Vice President of Product Development for a national healthy snack company. She then went on to create and oversee several small businesses, further strengthening her firsthand knowledge of entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities.

Lisa is a strong advocate for collaborative business practices, firmly believing that companies thrive when working collectively and sharing resources. She is passionate about leveling the playing field for small businesses, working to ensure they can access the same opportunities as larger corporations. In her role at CBO Hub Membership, she puts these principles into action by fostering connections and facilitating resource sharing among members.

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Viana Tran

Executive Assistant & Office Manager

Viana Tran is an experienced executive administrative professional with over eight years of dedicated support in dynamic environments. She is the Executive Assistant, Office Manager, and Program Manager for the Impact Collaborative. Viana has experience managing board relations, logistics, philanthropy, assets, and estates. She has worked in various fields including family offices, private equity, venture capital, asset management, technology startups, law, real estate, and government.

Viana attended Hunter College with a major in History and a minor in Public Policy. She is an avid community volunteer with a passion in coalition building and supporting neighborhood parks and greenspaces. Viana hails from Puerto Rico and grew up in New York.

Recognized for her dedication to public service, Viana received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2016.

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Kyle Wrage

Financial Planning and Revenue Cycle Manager

Kyle serves as Financial Planning and Revenue Cycle Manager, and as a Consultant at The Child Center of NY. Kyle brings over a decade of experience in business development, financial analysis, and management. He is also a Real Estate Investor at Liberty Properties, where he oversees a growing multi-family real estate portfolio in Long Island, NY, with a focus on acquisitions and property management. 

 

Previously, Kyle served as the Head of Finance for Prohibition Restaurant Group, where he successfully grew and sold five businesses, including restaurants and retail ventures. His entrepreneurial spirit is also evident in his role as Co-Founder of Morning Sunshine Kitchen, a protein cookie company acquired by LesserEvil in 2016. Prior to that, Kyle was a Senior Equity Financial Analyst at Bloomberg LP, and an Account Executive at Yelp. 

 

Kyle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Loyola University Maryland, where he received the prestigious Presidential Scholarship. His expertise spans financial modeling, equity research, business development, and consumer product marketing.

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