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Jessica Nieto Sullivan | Founder & President
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Jessica brings over 20 years of financial services experience, including a decade as director of a single-family office. A Michigan State University graduate with a BA in Finance and an MBA in Strategic Management, she’s also a four-time recipient of Traverse City's 40 Under 40 award. Jessica lives in Traverse City, Michigan, with her hus
Jessica brings over 20 years of financial services experience, including a decade as director of a single-family office. A Michigan State University graduate with a BA in Finance and an MBA in Strategic Management, she’s also a four-time recipient of Traverse City's 40 Under 40 award. Jessica lives in Traverse City, Michigan, with her husband Ryan and their four children. In her free time, she enjoys running, family time, and NCAA football.
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Emily has worked in family and corporate philanthropy and impact strategy since 2018. A graduate of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Emily holds degrees in classics and archaeology from the University of Michigan, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Pensylvania. A FulbrightGrand and Kolb Fellowship made her doctoral researc
Emily has worked in family and corporate philanthropy and impact strategy since 2018. A graduate of Interlochen Center for the Arts, Emily holds degrees in classics and archaeology from the University of Michigan, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Pensylvania. A FulbrightGrand and Kolb Fellowship made her doctoral research possible and laid the groundwork for her interest in the change-making power of philanthropy.
Emily is a board member of the Traverse Area Historical Society and the International Affairs Forum and serves on the Interlochen Public Radio Community Advisory Council. She is grateful to collaborate with organizations and people who work to create thoughtful dialogue and value the Grand Traverse Region and its communities, past, present, and future.
As often as possible, Emily and her family ski in the woods or swim in Lake Michigan. They live in Traverse City, Michigan.
Adrienne Russell | Client Service Associate
Emily Modrall, PhD | Family Philanthropic Director
Adrienne Russell | Client Service Associate
Adrienne is a confidential account professional with a strong passion for client service and problem solving. Her Communication, attention to detail, and analytical thinking makes her an expert in silent support and financial processes. Adrienne, along with her husband Matt, and children Madison, Garrett and Evelyn, live in Traverse City,
Adrienne is a confidential account professional with a strong passion for client service and problem solving. Her Communication, attention to detail, and analytical thinking makes her an expert in silent support and financial processes. Adrienne, along with her husband Matt, and children Madison, Garrett and Evelyn, live in Traverse City, Michigan. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband exploring Mackinac Island, downhill skiing with family, volunteering at her children's school and cheering them on at a variety of extracurricular activities.