About Our Team

Sara Ansell, social impact manager, supports clients through philanthropic analytics, research, benchmarking, instrument development, and project management. Sara brings expertise in nonprofit program management, technical assistance, reporting, and evaluation through her former work with the UW Madison Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies, the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, and Mathematica Policy Research. Sara graduated with a Master of Social Work and a Master of Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Haverford College.

Gabe is responsible for telling the True Impact story and connecting our solutions with new audiences. He is passionate about thoughtful distribution of philanthropic resources and helping donors maximize their charitable contributions. He spent the last eight years growing the GuideStar and Candid brands, connecting millions of new users with information to make better giving decisions. Prior to that, Gabe helped better people's lives in a very different way: as a residential architect. Gabe lives with his family (two real babies, one fur baby) in Washington, D.C. 

Kevin is True Impact's UX/UI developer (and occasional copy writer). He is an experienced product designer with a background in complex enterprise software design and consumer-facing apps. Prior to joining the True Impact team, Kevin worked as a designer at The Charity Network and as a designer/assistant news editor at The Dallas Morning News. Kevin graduated from Texas Tech with a degree in news-editorial journalism. 

Danielle DeLisle, social impact manager, supports clients with in-depth research, philanthropic analysis, and project management. Danielle brings expertise in research, evaluation, and technical assistance from her former work at Mathematica Policy Research and the University of Maryland School of Social Work. She also has experience working with private sector charitable giving programs to help businesses develop social impact strategies and connect with nonprofits working in their sectors of interest. Danielle graduated with a Master of Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.

Shubham is True Impact's QA Lead. He is an experienced quality engineering specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is a strong engineering professional skilled in functional testing, Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), test management tools (XRay, Zephyr), functional testing, and mobile app testing.

Revé Fisher, communications manager, brings ample experience as a multifaceted content professional. Her work in content strategy and management, writing, editing, proofreading, digital marketing, and translation spans various industries, from B2B and emerging technologies to education and solutions journalism. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and is getting a Master's in Innovation and Digital Transformation from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

Charlie Fontana, software engineer, is responsible for the support and evolution of the True Impact platform. Charlie has held senior development roles at SportsHi, Kindaba, and Trio Rewards, as well as other startup initiatives. Charlie studied systems engineering and computer software at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional.

Robin Hesse, measurement solutions manager, introduces True Impact measurement solutions to our growing array of prospective clients. Robin brings 20+ years of consultative sales experience in the financial services sector, a majority of that with FactSet Research Systems, as well as other startup initiatives. Robin has a business degree from Saint Michael's College.

Eric Hilberg, product manager, is responsible for data analysis and the design, development, and deployment of True Impact's measurement tools. Eric's prior experience includes development and implementation of enterprise-class information systems at Bank of America; and servicing clients including Burger King Corporation, Jackson Health Systems, and Alienware, as a principle at Hank Industries, an IT management consulting firm. Eric also founded Dynasonix LLC, a digital music distribution company, and the Boston College Venture Competition. Eric earned a BS/BA from Boston College.

Emily Hollerbach is passionate about the social responsibility sector and enjoys growing social impact-related companies through valuable sales lead generation and business development services.  She recently graduated with her MBA from the University of Washington and brings with her strong experience in sales and outreach for startups.  In her free time, she enjoys improv acting and serving on the board of a startup NGO.

Rondi Johnson, sales development, supports the sales team through outreach and client development. Rondi brings expertise in sales, marketing and advertising through her work with many sales organizations. She has over 20 years of professional experience and a Master's Degree in Advertising/Marketing from Marquette University plus a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Farron Levy, founder and CEO of True Impact, is an expert in social impact measurement, having helped hundreds of corporations, foundations, and nonprofits – including Allstate, Deloitte, FedEx, GE, Harvard University, Home Depot, Junior Achievement, Newman’s Own Foundation, United Way Worldwide, Verizon, and Wells Fargo, among others – use practical performance metrics to prove and improve the value of their community investments. Prior to founding True Impact, Farron was executive director of a CitySkills, a nonprofit dedicated to inner-city workforce development; a partner and director of cost-benefit-analysis services at SmithOBrien, a social auditing firm; and an analyst with Industrial Economics, Inc., an environmental and economic consulting firm.

Farron has also managed urban economic development projects for the Massachusetts Office of Refugees and Immigrants and the Social Venture Network; served as an advisor to City Year, New Profit, and CitySoft; and was a member of the Reimagining Service Council. Farron earned an MPP in Business and Government Policy from Harvard University, and a BS with university honors from Carnegie Mellon University.

Scott Menzel, Product Director, in accomplished senior product leader with extensive SaaS product experience. He brings a diverse background in product development, analytics/data analysis, product marketing, user experience design & testing and market research and more than a decade working in the philanthropic sector. He is highly competent in Agile, SAFe, Human Centered Design, Lean and Lean UX principles and brings a growth driven mindset.  Scott lives in Hampton, Virginia with his family where he enjoys making music and being outside.

Sadie Miller, director of social impact, provides clients with in-depth research, analysis, and project management services. Sadie implements True Impact’s grants, volunteer, board service, and pro bono measurement and benchmarking initiatives and specializes in social impact evaluation. She brings expertise in civic engagement, community partnership development, and policy analysis, having worked at Williams College, Campus Compact, The Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Brandeis Center for Youth and Communities. Sadie earned an MPP in Social Policy from Brandeis University and a BA in sociology from Smith College.

Emerson Sarmiento is director of sales and business development for True Impact, having spent 14 years as a sales executive and consulting manager with FactSet Research Systems, a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications to the global investment community. Emerson continues to serve as president of Parktivity, a 501(c)3 he co-founded in 2011 to build parks and facilitate afterschool activities for kids in needy communities (including the Philippines and India) to inspire creativity, problem solving, and team work.

Bert Sarmiento, manager of sales and business development, introduces True Impact enterprise measurement solutions to our prospective clients. Bert brings 20+ years of consultative sales experience from a range of different sectors including finance, e-commerce, and nonprofit. Bert studied Computer Engineering at Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Mike Scarpa, Social Impact Manager, supports our clients in implementing and optimizing True Impact's measurement solutions. Mike has over a decade of experience in professional learning evaluation, people/process/change management, and SaaS customer success for Fortune 100 and Federal clients. Prior to joining True Impact, Mike earned a PhD in Community Well-Being from the University of Miami, where he produced a series of publications on factors related to wellness, fairness, and mattering in communities and organizations. He also holds a BA in philosophy from the University of Maryland.

Chelsea Takamine, social impact manager, supports both corporate and nonprofit clients in implementing True Impact's measurement solutions. Chelsea's expertise in public health, program management, operations, and partnership development comes from her former roles at University of Vermont's Center on Rural Addiction, OpenIDEO, and the Public Health Institute, among others. Chelsea graduated with a Master of Public Health and a BS in Biology from The George Washington University.