https://www.upoinspire.org/welcome daily 1.0 2020-04-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/59fcd629f9619a9532ac8b07/1509742295867/Scott+Jacobs.jpg Welcome Scott Jacobs Scott Jacobs the President of New Century US. New Century US (NCUS) is a global leader in building host nation law enforcement, military capacity and institutional reform. NCUS delivers programs that train vetted and approved civilian organizations on a range of policing tactics and security sector reform to enhance their ability to detect and dismantle criminal networks. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/59fcda68085229bbf4ae6701/1513132818038/ytknick-Computer-2400px.png Welcome Jacqueline Kinlow Jacqueline is the current chair of UPO. An accomplished author, she was ghostwriter and amanuensis for “Lorenzo and His Parents,” and “L’Olio di Lorenzo,” respectively. She also authored “Dear America,” which is scheduled to be published later this year. Ms. Kinlow is a graduate of Georgetown University, where she studied government and international relations. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5e8f702231d812272ffd4694/1586532097635/monique.jpg Welcome Monique L. Poydras, J.D. Monique Poydras, J.D. is expert at building relationships and seizing opportunities. A dedicated senior-level professional, she has 20+ years experience in business operations, program management, and government relations. She is VP and GM of Cornerstone Concilium, Inc. and is a graduate of Howard University School of Law (where she met her future husband, Jeffrey G. Poydras, Esquire). https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5988e68703596ee75ada4c5a/1513124737026/Farber+Picture.jpg Welcome David Farber David is a partner at King & Spalding specializing in litigation, regulatory matters, and public policy, with a focus on healthcare, Medicare and Medicaid issues. In 2016, David was awarded the Hyman Bookbinder award, recognizing his work with the Jewish community. Beyond his law career, David loves to bike, play guitar, watch his daughters dance with Texas Ballet Theater, jump horses, and root for the Hoosiers. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5988ec20be65944f2a341230/1502220423508/elayne_beach+bike.jpg Welcome Elayne Chow Elayne is a global sh*t disturber. Literally. As co-founder of Sankoya Technologies, Elayne is focused on reinventing the toilet to improve lives of 2.5 Billion people who currently lack access to appropriate facilities.. A dedicated do-gooder on this side of the ocean as well, she volunteers for UPO, Compass and Girls on the Run. A Canadian transplant, Elayne now calls DC home. She is a graduate of University of Waterloo and Cornell. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5988eba403596e41d8bf5ba3/1513132477248/Clifford+Barnes.jpg Welcome Clifford Barnes Cliff is a member of Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences practice in the and serves as Co-Chair of the firm's Health Plan Compliance Group. Mr. Barnes is the Co-Founder of Medicaid Health Plans of America, Inc., and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Accountable Care Organization Task Force of the American Health Lawyers Association. In 2016, Mr. Barnes was selected to the Washington DC Super Lawyers list in the area of Health Care. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5c5c7e739140b749eb807e0d/1549565564926/ah.jpg Welcome Allison Hasser Allison Hasser joined the UPO Inspire Board in 2018. She has worked on NPR’s Development team since 2012, building relationships with member stations and major donors to increase philanthropic investment in public radio. Her current portfolio includes the DMV, Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky, among other regions. Allison lives in Northwest DC with her husband and daughter. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/5e8f70c37a6e443e86baacc0/1586532121206/headshot.jpg Welcome Dominic C. McNear Dominic McNear is Assistant VP at BB&T (now Truist), where he is a business service officer and commercial lender. Previously, he was a financial analyst for major corporations, international political organizations, and cybersecurity firms. He taught English and business development in the U.S. Peace Corps and was NAACP chapter president at his alma mater, the University of South Carolina.. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/59fcd341652deab49242ae57/1603225007831/IMG_2136.JPG Welcome John Oberdorfer John is a big enthusiast of UPO and UPO Inspire . He is president and chair of the board of UPO Inspire, and previously served for 8 years on the UPO board, including 3 as Chair. A life-long resident of Washington, John had an interesting and satisfying law practice at Patton Boggs and then Squire Patton Boggs, before retiring in June 2015. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the Yale Law School. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/59cbd27f268b96f65d4a4b53/1513132886215/Michael+Harreld+%28low+res%29.JPG Welcome Mike Harreld Mike is a leader in the financial services industry, holding executive positions at Citizen Fidelity and PNC where he was Washington DC’s Regional President until his retirement in 2016. A dedicated champion to poverty alleviation, he has received numerous awards Greater Louisville Inc.'s Gold Cup Award; and the Metropolitan Housing Coalition's Different Hero Award for his persistent commitment to affordable housing programs and related issues. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/599dd825f43b5529146076c8/1503516781266/Gladys-Blue+Dress.jpg Welcome Gladys Mack Gladys is a retired executive who has worked in Federal and District Governments Agencies, and the United Planning Organization (UPO). She held cabinet level appointments by District of Columbia Mayors Marion Barry and Anthony Williams. At UPO, Ms. Mack served as Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer and is currently a member and officer of the UPO Inspire Foundation. Ms. Mack was inducted into the District of Columbia Hall of Fame in 2003. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/58f50a7c1b631b45ba806f19/t/59fcd7d28165f5c5830da54d/1509742551358/John+Jameson.jpg Welcome John Jameson John Jameson is President of Winning Connections, a Washington political consulting firm whose clients range from Everytown for Gun Safety and Planned Parenthood to the Sierra Club and American Cancer Society. John earned a BA from Millsaps College, a JD from Duke and an MBA from Harvard. He has served on boards of Christ Episcopal Church, International Bridges to Justice, and the Ballot Initiatives Strategy Center. 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