Dashboards that Deliver: Apra Dashboard Showcase

Kelly Douglas loves to advance fundraising efforts through data. Currently the associate director of prospect analytics, she has worked for more than a decade at the California Institute of Technology. She earned her master’s degree in data science from the University of Wisconsin. 

Douglas has served on the Apra Data Science, Content Development and Awards Committees and on the Board of Directors of Apra’s California chapter. She was named Apra’s 2023 Margaret Fuhry Award recipient for industry leadership, mentorship and volunteerism. Her work has been recognized with multiple CASE awards and she is a winner of several dashboarding contests. Douglas also enjoys volunteering with the cats and dogs of Pasadena Humane.

Jen is a project management professional with six years of stewardship experience in higher education. A detailed and analytical thought partner, she works towards finding sustainable solutions in her endeavors. She has a Master of Public Administration degree from the California State University, Northridge. And in her spare time, she enjoys taking long walks with her dog, outdoor sports, and growing vegetables.

Paula Baingana currently serves as the Associate Director of Analytics at the University of St. Thomas. She brings a wealth of experience in data science and analytics, supported by advanced degrees including a Master of Science in Data Science from the University of St. Thomas, an MBA from the East and Southern African Management Institute, and a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from the University of Pretoria. Paula's professional journey is marked by her passion for creative data solutions. She specializes in developing data engineering pipelines and reporting frameworks that support the prospect development team and front-end fundraisers. Additionally, she is dedicated to automating data entry for efficiency, improving data quality, and optimizing data reporting processes for end-users.

Joe Hennen is a Prospect Research Analyst at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where he leads pipeline development, prospect identification, and prospect development analytics. Previously, he was a prospect researcher with Carleton College, where he supported all prospect development functions and led analytics initiatives during a comprehensive campaign. Prior to that, he served as a development specialist with a national K-12 educational social venture. Joe has also worked as a grantwriting and prospect development consultant, social program evaluator, and AmeriCorps VISTA. He earned his B.A. in philosophy from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and is pursuing an M.S. in Business Analytics from the University of St. Thomas. Joe served as Programming Co-Chair of Apra Minnesota in 2022 and as Vice President in 2023. He was selected as a winner/featured speaker for the 2022 Apra Data Science Now symposium.

Priya Balachandran serves as the Prospect Research & Management Specialist at Northern Illinois Food Bank, where she manages all aspects of Prospect Development for the organization. In this role, she has helped establish structured approaches to prospect research and is currently implementing a new Prospect Management process to support her team. Beyond her primary responsibilities, Priya is a committed contributor to organization-wide initiatives. She has served on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, where she helped launch the Data and Ethics Subcommittee, and participated in the Strategic Plan UNITE - Pathway Advisory Committee. She is currently an active member of the Changemakers Taskforce.

Priya actively volunteers and has presented for Apra International and its local chapters. She is serving a second term on Apra International’s Fundamentals Committee, has volunteered on the Awards Committee, and currently serves on the Apra Illinois board.

In the broader nonprofit community, Priya co-leads programs with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Chicago's Continuous Learning Council and has contributed to launching and co-leading Feeding America’s Philanthropy Operations and Analytics Community of Practice. She also teaches at HTGC, a local nonprofit organization, where she developed an online teaching curriculum. Additionally, she has contributed to planning nonprofit sector conferences, including the 5th International Thirukkural Conference and the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate Conference.