Meet The Team

Life brought Martin to Austin, Texas in 2013, where he entered the world of face-to-face (F2F) canvassing for the first time. Immediately he found his niche and honed his skills recruiting recurring donors for Plan International and Save the Children. After starting as an entry level fundraiser, he continued to move up the hierarchy until he was given the role of COO. His focus on direct management, integrity, respect, and innovation helped him become the successful leader he is today.

Having played a crucial role in the expansion of one of the fastest growing fundraising companies in the country, Martin went on to co-found New Canvassing Experience in an effort to design a forward-thinking fundraising team that will set a new standard for excellence and quality in the industry.

Martin is a keen runner, archer, hang-glider pilot, and gardener, and is married to Rachel. Martin is NCE’s Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer.

In 2009 he was approached to manage the London in-house canvassing team and then the national operations for the RSPB. Here, by adopting more progressive forms of management, he developed a high quality team of canvassers in a highly competitive market, with industry leading quality.

In 2011 John took a contract with SOS Children’s Villages as their International F2F Specialist and, based from Vienna, provided support across the Federation, including countries as varied as Colombia, Sri Lanka, Norway, Russia and Croatia.

Between 2013 and 2016, John has been the International F2F Manager for Save the Children International and has been supporting canvassing across the membership as well as personally establishing in-house operations in South Africa where he has been based. Whilst there, he also found the time to set up Fundraising That Works (FTW), the country’s leading canvassing agency.

John is married to Elena, is a regular on TV quiz shows in the UK and is a fan of the New York Yankees, Welsh Rugby, good movies, bad food and giant rabbits. John is a terrible runner but tries to run a marathon each year, mostly to deal with the bad food…John is NCE’s Co-Founder and heads up all Client Services functions and international development.

Lisa started work with NCE in December 2016 within the HR Department. She quickly was aligned with the mission and purpose of NCE and vision and mission of the organization. As a Mom of three daughters, Lisa has always possessed the skills for being a fixer and problem solver. Little did she know these would all be skills that were preparing her for her future as a leader in HR, a role that she is very passionate about.

Outside work, Lisa enjoys being on the nearby lakes or by the beach. Lisa is a sucker for all animals and currently has two dogs, one cat and a bearded dragon.

Lisa is our HR Director and heads up the HR team for NCE and its partners around the world. She strives to create a safe and motivating environment for all to thrive and be successful in.

Post college, Sally entered the world of retail sales based around Interior Design. She quickly became a part of regional management and gained a passion for training others and helping them to accomplish their goals. As she grew within the company she found herself establishing new markets and landed in Austin, Texas.

After spending a number of years in sales, Sally wanted more. She knew she could take her experience and apply it to the non-profit world. In 2016, Sally found NCE and entered into professional fundraising as an entry-level Canvasser. Now working on the operational side of the company, Sally devotes each day to supporting her colleagues and ‘for purpose’ partners, ensuring their integrity and success.

When Sally is enjoying (enforced) time off, she loves being outdoors, camping, hiking, craft beers, and The Grateful Dead. You can catch her dancing at most bluegrass and jam band shows in Austin.

Sally is NCE’s National Manager of Operations and is responsible for all operational support tasks that underpin everything that NCE achieves.

However, since coming to NCE, Alex’s proudest accomplishment by far is beating both Martin and John at a game of pool. Long term, he would love to help optimize the face-to-face fundraising industry using big data while seeing NCE grow to be the biggest canvassing company that’s ever existed.

Outside of work, Alex enjoys music, being outdoors, psychology and philosophy, and watching sports while drinking beer. He lives with his partner of 10 years, Rae, and their adventure Chihuahua, Luna. One of his favorite things about his job is “the sense of freedom and opportunity while at the end of the day, knowing it is making the world better.”

In 2016, she moved to Mankato, Minnesota to be closer to family and find a career she loves. Account Management quickly became the obvious path as she could use her interpersonal skills to help build relationships with clients while helping them to succeed in their field.

2020 brought a lot of changes to a lot of people and, for Kelsey, it meant finding a career where she could help in a more meaningful way. In August 2021, Kelsey was brought on to the Client Services team at NCE as our Account Executive

Kelsey is a film buff with a love of horror and superheroes. She loves being outside, when it is not 20 below zero in Minnesota, as well as kayaking, video games, and attending drag shows. She also loves spending time with her fur baby, Roxie.

A proud achievement of his is making the bold move from New York to Los Angeles, where he built a new life and career. This journey not only shaped his professional path but also deepened his love for travel, nature, and exploration. When he’s not driving success in the workplace, you can find Jayden hiking in the beautiful outdoors or enjoying quality time with his family.

In addition to his professional skills, Jayden has an unexpected talent for acting, excelling in roles that range from comedic to dramatic. His ability to step into various characters showcases his versatility and creativity.

A passionate traveler, Jayden’s favorite destination is Panama, where his family hails from. One of his most memorable experiences was visiting the Panama Canal and witnessing the impressive passage of ships, a moment that captured his deep connection to his heritage.

With a natural ability to connect with people and a strong commitment to growth, Jayden continues to lead with purpose and inspiration, both personally and professionally.

In his current role as Regional Director, Chaasar is energized by the unpredictable nature of each workday. He thrives on the challenge of not knowing exactly how the day will unfold, but always with the conviction that his hard work and dedication can make a lasting impact. His commitment to excellence inspires not only his own professional growth but also the success of the teams he leads.

Outside of his career, Chaasar is most proud of his role as a father. Watching his children grow into their own individuals with unique personalities, talents, and interests is his greatest accomplishment. He deeply values the opportunity to guide them through life’s journey.

A hidden passion of Chaasar’s is his love for chess, which he enjoys as a strategic mental escape during his downtime. As for travel, New York City holds a special place in his heart. With family in Harlem, he considers the city a second home. He fondly recalls attending the West Indian Day Parade during his high school years, an unforgettable experience filled with music, celebration, and the energy of over a million people.

Chaasar’s diverse background, dedication to personal and professional growth, and strong values of leadership and family make him a driving force in everything he does.

Ben was born in Easton, Pennsylvania and as a young teen began working as a professional Crayonologist for the Crayola company, making crayons and running classes for local kids around the country. His background in theatre and ensemble building led him to getting a job with NCE and the rest is history.

Outside of inspiring people to go out and make change, you can find Ben hosting game nights, painting rocks, making puppets, or even performing as Flair DeBonair at local drag shows. Keep an eye out for his upcoming one man show.

Devin has lived in Austin for 10 years, enjoys riding his bike and rocking with his band “The Manly Hanleys” on the weekend.

Devin is NCE’s Recruitment Manager and works for recruitment department in Austin, a dedicated team that ensure our offices in the US and our partner offices in the US and Canada are staffed with fantastic, talented fundraisers.

Drake begins most days by drinking too much coffee and reading too much news. He enjoys the scenic Texas Hill Country, the music of John Prine and Todd Snider, playing computer games with friends online and cooking for his wife and child.

In January 2014, after two glorious Chicago winters, he migrated south to Austin, Texas where he was able to continue working in the field he loves by joining NCE. In his seven years in F2F, Ron has been a Canvasser, Team Leader, Senior Team Leader, Director-in-Training, Weekend Manager, co-owner of an LLC and, in his most recent role, Senior Recruitment Specialist.

When not hard at work recruiting new canvassers, Ron can be found spending time with his wife, either binge watching the latest Netflix show, playing Settlers of Catan, or exploring all the fun activities and events that Texas has to offer.

He never misses the Austin Rodeo or a Willie Nelson concert, and will never say no to an invite to a BBQ

David currently resides in North Carolina, where he works remotely for NCE as a Virtual F2F Director, developing fundraisers so they can achieve their full potential and make the world a better place one conversation at a time.

An avid food lover, David enjoys cooking food from all over the world with his fiancé. His specialty is arepas, a comfort food, favorite from South America. David enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and reading graphic novels.

Following high school, she spent the next 13 years working and studying abroad in the Middle East, Central America and Europe. She also spent time exploring the underwater world as a SCUBA instructor before returning to university.

She received her degree from the University of Amsterdam where she studied Political Science with a focus on Political Theory and a minor in Gender and Sexuality. She came into the canvassing industry right after university and fell in love with a job where she was able to put her passion for creating a more just and equitable world into practice.

She lives in Portland with her prefect cat son, Henry. In her spare time, you can find her reading science fiction, fantasy and absolutely anything everything by adrienne maree brown. True to Portland, Alex also has a love for astrology, tarot and has an ever growing crystal collection.

Tiara found out about NCE through an Indeed ad for ACLU in Atlanta. Getting paid to help different communities is amazing and nothing else seemed better for her at that moment. Tiara then moved to New Orleans to become the youngest director in NCE history, at 19 years old.

Outside of work you can find Tiara kicking it with the homies, skateboarding around the city, drinking some tea, or watching anime show with her cat Cosmo.