Our Team
About Due East Partners
Due East Partners has over three decades of experience driving nonprofits, businesses and foundations to achieve excellence and equity in their markets and missions. Our team of seasoned professionals provide effective and affordable consulting support by working arm in arm with organizational staff and leaders to boldly envision, thoughtfully plan, and successfully execute growth strategies.
Lauren Maddox and Bess Langbein founded Due East Partners in 2015 to bring innovative approaches, business skills, and practical, easy-to-use tools to organizations and collaboratives working to improve our world. Lauren and Bess are joined by a phenomenal team of professionals committed to adding real and measurable value to our clients.
Bess Langbein
Partner
Lauren Maddox
Partner
Trayshelle Cherry
Advisor
As an Advisor at Due East, I assist the Due East Team in achieving goals, serving clients and the community.
Courtenay Good
Advisor
Grant strategist for Due East Partners, focused on case statements, prospect research, grant writing to public and private funders, and grant administration.
Angie Halamandaris
Senior Advisor
Offers executive coaching, leadership training and provides support for select organizations in developing and reaching their strategic and fundraising goals.
Carolyn Hill
Advisor
Helps nonprofits and social impact organizations make the social, environmental and economic difference they seek.
Lisa Hillman
Senior Advisor
Supports Due East partners in board development, major gifts, campaigns and resolving challenging issues. Offers one-on-one coaching for new development directors.
Barb Kappel
Senior Advisor
Helps regional non-profits prepare for, and successfully execute, fundraising campaigns. Using our 5 drivers approach, works with clients through every step of the process and ensures all goals align with the organizational vision.
Sarah Ramsey
Advisor
In her role at Due East, Sarah plays a critical role in supporting our clients, Partners and Senior Advisors in managing and advancing projects, creating high-quality deliverables and assisting in managing internal operations.
Ragan D. Robinson Royal
Senior Advisor
As a Senior Advisor at Due East, I actively listen to the goals of clients and intentionally collaborate with Due East team members to offer strategic direction and coaching that is purposeful.
Elizabeth Somerset
Advisor
Partners with small and large non-profits to build strong and sustainable fundraising programs.
Adrianna Weissburg
Advisor
Designs and implements strategic Corporate Community Engagement programs for businesses seeking to enhance their brand, build stronger community partnerships, and boost employee engagement.
Morgan Wright
Administrative Assistant
Assists the advisors and team members with any administrative needs and building internal processes of Due East Partners.