Meet our People
Co-founder & CTO
Ibraheem Saleh
Ibraheem brings deep technical expertise from roles at Google, Tesla, Apple, Deloitte, and Vista Equity. With a background in product engineering and technology consulting, he leads MatchNice’s product roadmap, ensuring a seamless and scalable solution for donation matching. In his free time Ibraheem enjoys playing soccer and prioritizing quality time with family.
Co-founder & CEO
Pooya Pourak
Pooya is an industrial and systems engineer, human-centered designer, host of The Nonprofit Lab podcast, and the visionary behind MatchNice. He is dedicated to driving positive social impact and actively supports advocacy efforts and promotes social impact at large. In his free time he enjoys being a great husband, hiking, running with his dog, and competing in IRONMAN triathlons.
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Head of Growth
Dickson Nuesse
Dickson brings a relationship-first approach to sales and growth, with experience across partnerships and customer success, including growth work at Headspace. With a deep heart for nonprofits and impact-driven work, he helps organizations raise more through trust and human connection. In his free time, Dickson is a mental health advocate, outdoor enthusiast, and freestyle rapper.
Advisory Board Member
Lisa Greer
Lisa is a bestselling author, philanthropist, and leading voice on modern fundraising from the donor’s perspective. She advises nonprofits on building authentic, trust-based relationships that move beyond outdated, transactional giving models and is currently pursuing her doctorate at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. In her free time, Lisa writes, teaches, and advocates for a more honest and sustainable culture of philanthropy.
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Advisory Board Member
Salvatore Salpietro
Salvatore is a nonprofit technology leader and growth strategist with deep experience spanning Fundraise Up, Dataro, and the broader nonprofit tech ecosystem. He brings a sharp focus on donor experience, partnerships, and sustainable growth, helping organizations modernize fundraising through smarter, more human-centered technology. In his free time, Salvatore enjoys exploring new cultures, practicing languages, and riding his Vespa.
Advisory Board Member
Erik Tomalis
Erik is a fundraising and nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning frontline fundraising, nonprofit leadership, agencies, and technology. He has built relationships with thousands of donors and helped raise millions of dollars throughout his career. Erik believes deeply in keeping human connection at the center of fundraising and using technology to strengthen, not replace, those relationships.
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Advisory Board Member
Shawn Olds
Shawn is a seasoned executive, board advisor, and AI strategist who works with leadership teams to turn emerging technology into practical, mission-aligned results. With experience helping nonprofits and enterprises leverage AI for fundraising and operational impact, he brings clarity, discipline, and human-centered execution to complex challenges. In his free time, Shawn enjoys mentoring leaders and exploring the intersection of technology and strategy.
Advisory Board Member
Alison Teres
Alison is a senior marketing and fundraising executive with over 20 years of experience driving growth for global brands and mission-driven organizations. As Chief Marketing & Fundraising Officer at Good360, she leads audience-first strategies that connect storytelling, data, and impact at scale. In her free time, Alison mentors emerging leaders and champions innovation across the social impact sector.
Advisory Board Member
Matt Combs
Matt is a serial entrepreneur and social impact leader with deep experience building and scaling purpose-driven technology companies. As the founder of YourCause and current CEO of momoGood, he brings a values-led approach to leadership, product innovation, and philanthropy at scale. In his free time, Matt enjoys mentoring founders and pursuing meaningful ways to leave the world better than he found it.
Advisory Board Member
Rashida Petersen
Rashida is the CEO and founder of 1847 Philanthropic, with deep expertise in global fundraising, institutional partnerships, and international development. She has led multimillion-dollar funding initiatives across Africa and the U.S., helping organizations build resilient, diversified revenue strategies. In her free time, Rashida supports mission-driven leaders advancing equity and global impact.
Advisory Board Member
David Rode
David is a serial CEO and technology executive who has led mission-driven organizations through growth, transformation, and acquisition. With deep experience in nonprofit technology and enterprise leadership, he challenges teams to think bigger and execute with discipline to unlock greater impact. In his free time, David enjoys advising founders and staying close to emerging ideas in social impact.
Advisory Board Member
Stephanie Bryant
Stephanie brings more than three decades of experience across financial services, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Her career spans mortgage lending, real estate, banking, and building her own business, giving her a unique perspective on how people build trust and make financial decisions. As a philanthropist, she brings that experience to MatchNice to help us unlock greater generosity and impact for nonprofits.
Advisory Board Member
Sammy Popat
Sammy is an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem builder with deep experience in fundraising, community engagement, and social impact. He works across higher education, startups, and public-private partnerships to help ideas scale into durable, mission-driven ventures. In his free time, Sammy champions inclusive innovation and emerging founders.
Advisory Board Member
Dr. Laura Otten
Laura is a respected nonprofit consultant, educator, and governance expert with decades of experience strengthening nonprofit leadership and organizational effectiveness. She specializes in board development, executive coaching, and strategic facilitation to help nonprofits deliver on their missions sustainably. In her free time, Laura teaches, mentors leaders, and supports community-based organizations.