Creativity in Crisis: Acting on your value to thrive

Todd DePastino is founder and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to sharing veterans’ stories with the public. Over 30,000 different people have participated in the Veterans Breakfast Club’s programs and activities over the past eleven years. Todd is the author of the award winning BILL MAULDIN: A LIFE UP FRONT (W.W. Norton) and six other books. He has a Ph.D. in American History from Yale University and has taught at several places, including Waynesburg University where he won the Lucas-Hathaway Award for Teaching Excellence. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.

Carolyn is a Pittsburgh native who has worked broadly and enthusiastically with non-profits, museums, and foundations. She brings adaptability, diligence, and an academic grounding to her work. Named one of Pittsburgh's 30 Under 30 by the Pittsburgh Business Times and Leadership Pittsburgh, She serves as an adviser for Financial Development and Promotional Committee (FDPC) at the McCandless Northern Allegheny Heritage Center, a Director on the Board for the Pittsburgh Philharmonic, and a member of the Pennsylvania Cultural Resilience Network (PaCRN). Carolyn holds a master's degree from University College London.

A Broadcast/Cable Communications graduate from Penn State University and former President of Klebick & Company, Jodi has served as President of the Board of the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP), of Women In Film & Media Pittsburgh, and as a Co-founder and Advisory Board member of the international Silk Screen Asian Festival. She is a graduate of Leadership Development Initiative and Leadership on Board, winner of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ “Make the Connection” community service award, and a 2009 Nominee for Nonprofit Marketer of the Year from the American Marketing Association. She currently serves as the PR Chair for the American Society of Civil Engineers Pittsburgh Section and a member of the Highland Park Community Council. Jodi is thrilled to be a person of influence for young leaders through Multiplying Good's Students In Action program, and enjoys endless of hours of ‘playing fetch’ with her happy-go-lucky Jackweenie dog Henri and cuddling with her 21 year old tabby cat Juliet.

Evelyn has over 12 years experience planning and managing events in Pittsburgh. She is the owner Sterling Events and is well-known for her attention to detail and ability to use her creative talents to make each event unique. Evelyn is a trustee for Awesome Pittsburgh, board chair for Multiplying Good in the Pittsburgh region, and a board member for the Mon Valley Community Foundation.