About Ivonne Simms (she/her)

Ivonne has over 20 years of comprehensive experience developing strong programs and relationships to expand educational access to historically underserved communities. In addition, she has a talent for teaching that has translated successfully from middle school math, to adult GED classes, to freshman seminar at a community college.

After relocating to Atlanta, Ivonne took a role with a non-profit that really allowed her to grow and flourish. As regional manager she was the face and voice in the Southeast, setting the tone for their work with over 30 independent schools, numerous partner organizations, and over 500 families annually. She relished in supporting students and their families through their educational journey, and the organization enjoyed tremendous growth under her leadership. Ivonne is excited to use her natural gift for connecting with people to train nonprofit leaders with Candid. She is particularly interested in creating equitable practices that will help under resourced organizations doing impactful work. Making the world better has always been a motivation in her work.

Ivonne holds degrees from Boston University and Baruch College. When she isn't exploring new restaurants, singing, or hanging out with her family, you are sure to find her on the tennis court competing, or just enjoying the game with friends.

About Krista Berry (she/her)

Krista Berry is part of Candid's Network Engagement team. She delivers in-person and online trainings, including free and fee-based workshops and customized trainings in the western region of the US, a territory of 13 states. She also contributes to the curriculum design process of our programs, contributes to the team’s impact evaluation efforts, and serves as a subject matter expert for her region.

Before joining Candid, Krista was the Director of the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy (SIP) at National University System where she led the expansion of the donor-funded professional development program. Additionally, she oversaw SIP’s curriculum development and training initiatives including bringing the 2nd edition of Cause Selling the Sanford Way: A Guide to Relationship-Driven Fundraising textbook to market and launching a mobile training team and train the trainer program.
She is recognized as an innovative leader and has over 17 years of diverse nonprofit experience from organizations in San Diego and New York City. Her specific areas of expertise are nonprofit management, philanthropy and community development with professional achievements in scaling organizational impact, developing successful teams, directing fundraising operations and business development, designing successful programs and special events, and leading culture change and transitions. Krista earned an MS in Urban Affairs with a concentration in nonprofit management and public policy from Hunter College in 2006, and a BA in Theatre with a minor in education from Marymount Manhattan College in 2001.