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Transforming Philanthropy Through Lasting Change

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9.26.25 Live from Theater at the Sahara in Las Vegas & Nightingale Hall in Reno + Virtual – Breakfast & Networking 7:30-8:30 AM PST, Summit 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Where Purpose Meets Play

Keita Young (Las Vegas)

Keita Young is the Vice-President of Community Impact at FanDuel, where she leads the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive external community impact strategy. Keita is tasked to drive bold, purpose-driven strategies that create measurable change and align corporate values with community advancement.

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Keita Young

Vice-President of Community Impact
FanDuel
Location: Vegas

Keita Young is the Vice-President of Community Impact at FanDuel, where she
leads the development, implementation, and execution of a comprehensive external
community impact strategy. Keita is tasked to drive bold, purpose-driven strategies that
create measurable change and align corporate values with community advancement.
Keita joined FanDuel in 2022 as the company’s first Head of Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion (DEI), where she crafted and delivered a company-wide DEI strategy. In that
role, she launched initiatives to attract, retain, and engage a diverse and talented
workforce, positioning DEI as a business imperative essential to FanDuel’s ongoing
success.
Before FanDuel, Keita spent over eight years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she
held several leadership roles. As Global Head of Outside Counsel Engagement, she
led a global team managing relationships with over 800 law firms supporting a 2,000+
person legal department. She also developed and led the legal department’s diversity
strategy for outside counsel. Earlier at JPMorgan Chase, she served as Program
Manager for the firm’s Advancing Black Leaders strategy, where she helped drive
global efforts to increase representation and retention of Black talent. Keita began her
tenure as Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, advising on legal and
regulatory risks through complex complaint analysis.
Prior to her corporate career, Keita practiced employment law for eight years, worked as
a consultant for an educational nonprofit, and was a successful entrepreneur.
She holds a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a J.D. from the University
of Pennsylvania Law School. Keita lives in Jersey City with her husband and their
three children.

Andrew Pascal (Las Vegas)

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Andrew Pascal

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
Play Studios
Location: Vegas

The Psychology of Giving

Jeff Kreisler (Reno)

Jeff Kreisler is a Managing Director and member of the J.P. Morgan Private Advisory leadership team, a cross-disciplinary group of over 100 global specialists who collaborate to deliver innovative solutions and forward-thinking strategies,  working closely with Private Bank Advisors to help clients make well-informed decisions and achieve their goals.

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Jeff Kreisler

Head Behavioral Science
J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Location: Reno

Jeff Kreisler is a Managing Director and member of the J.P. Morgan Private Advisory
leadership team, a cross-disciplinary group of over 100 global specialists who
collaborate to deliver innovative solutions and forward-thinking strategies, working
closely with Private Bank Advisors to help clients make well-informed decisions and
achieve their goals.
As Head of Behavioral Science, Jeff focuses on delivering insights into how emotions
influence financial decision-making. His work empowers clients to recognize biases and
develop strategies for better financial outcomes. By understanding the psychological
factors that impact financial choices, Jeff and his team help clients navigate the
complexities of financial planning with a more informed and strategic approach.
Jeff is also a two-time bestselling, internationally published author whose work in the
field has been praised by the likes of The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Business Insider
(“Best business book of the year”), Audible, CNN and the Washington Post (“A brilliant
and accessible look at behavioral economics”). He is the Founding Editor of
PeopleScience, a thought leadership program for applied behavioral science.
Jeff is really just another typical Princeton educated lawyer turned award-winning
comedian, best-selling author, TV pundit, keynote speaker and champion for behavioral
economics. He uses research, humor and life to understand, explain and nudge the
world.
The New York Times called Jeff “Delectable,” The Economist said his was “A truly
special event” and his kids still think he’s “cool.”

NEVADA CORPORATE GIVING REPORT

Brian Gordon (Las Vegas)

Brian Gordon is a principal with Applied Analysis, an economic analysis and research firm, and has been with the firm for more than two decades. A native Las Vegan, Brian is also a certified public accountant (CPA) and accredited in business valuations. Brian’s experience is wide ranging…

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Brian Gordon (Las Vegas)

Brian Gordon is a principal with Applied Analysis, an economic analysis and research
firm, and has been with the firm for more than two decades. A native Las Vegan, Brian
is also a certified public accountant (CPA) and accredited in business valuations.
Brian’s experience is wide ranging, including economics, real estate, technology and
hospitality consulting. In addition to leading the team at Applied Analysis, Brian is
responsible for the firm’s online data tracking firm, MyResearcher.com, and affiliated
firms SalesTraq and Discovery Nevada.

Brian is also active in the community. He is on the board of directors and is the
Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association. He is also a member of
NAIOP. He is often retained as an expert witness and has testified on a wide range of
topics in several litigation cases.

Additional information is available at www.AppliedAnalysis.com/Gordon.

Young Voices in Philanthropy

Cooper Sandoval (Reno)

Cooper Sandoval is a 16-year-old artist and competitive wrestler from Reno, Nevada who seamlessly blends creativity with athleticism. Known for his vibrant spirit and commitment to giving back…
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Cooper Sandoval

Cooper Sandoval is a 16-year-old artist and competitive wrestler from Reno, Nevada who seamlessly blends creativity with athleticism. Known for his vibrant spirit and commitment to giving back, Cooper uses his art to raise awareness and funds for causes close to his heart. His positive energy and drive to uplift others earned him the 2025 Positive Athlete of the Year award for the Western Region. To date, Cooper has helped raise over $50,000 in support of pediatric cancer research—proving that strength comes in many forms, both on the mat and in the community.

Juliette Leong (Reno)

Juliette Leong is a 9-year-old self-taught, ambidextrous art prodigy from Reno, Nevada. Known for her vibrant paintings, musical talents, and deep commitment to giving back, Juliette has already …

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Juliette Leong

Juliette Leong is a 9-year-old self-taught, ambidextrous art prodigy from Reno, Nevada. Known for her vibrant paintings, musical talents, and deep commitment to giving back, Juliette has already made an extraordinary impact on the world around her.

In summer 2025, Juliette held her first solo exhibition, Captured in Color, at BlueStream Gallery in San Francisco. There, she painted live, taught art classes, performed violin for gallery guests, and hosted 13 VIP receptions—welcoming tens of thousands of visitors from around the globe. Her artwork raised nearly $60,000 in a single month, all of which she donated to nonprofit organizations supporting education, healthcare, and mental wellness. To date, Juliette has donated over $300,000 to charity and helped raise millions more in support of communities worldwide.

A child of many talents, Juliette is also a TEDx speaker, Math Olympiad gold medalist, and award-winning violinist with over 100 international performances to her name. She has soloed with orchestras five times, won 1st place in more than 20 solo competitions, and is the youngest two-time recipient of the Dr. George Lechner medallion. Videos of her artistic and musical performances have garnered billions of views on social media. This July, Juliette continues to share her gifts through a dozen Artown events across Reno, including a featured solo violin recital at the Steinway Piano Gallery, accompanied by world- class musician Andrea Lenz.

Jacob Sherr (Las Vegas)

Jacob is a driven and compassionate Alexander Dawson student who thrives in leadership, academics, athletics, and community service. Jacob serves on the Student Council and is an active member …
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Jacob Sherr (Las Vegas)

Jacob is a driven and compassionate Alexander Dawson student who thrives in leadership, academics, athletics, and community service. Jacob serves on the Student Council and is an active member of Dawson’s Challenge Success team, where he works with his peers to promote balance and well-being in school life. As a member of the National Junior Honor Society, Jacob values academic achievement, service, and character. In his spare time Jacob enjoys playing sports and he is particularly passionate about supporting his favorite LA teams: the Lakers, Dodgers, and Rams.

Jacob is a passionate Design Technology student who has been a key member of the Dawson Design Company (DDC) for 2 semesters. He will continue as a DDC member in the 25/26 school year and will play a critical leadership role this year.

Boston Breen (Las Vegas)

Boston is a very dedicated and passionate student from the Alexander Dawson School. He takes his academics, athletics, and philanthropy very seriously while maintaining a balanced life in …

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Boston Breen (Las Vegas)

Boston is a very dedicated and passionate student from the Alexander Dawson School. He takes his academics, athletics, and philanthropy very seriously while maintaining a balanced life in which to enjoy and appreciate all that he is involved in. Boston serves as a Student Ambassador for Alexander Dawson, strives to reflect excellent morals and values while interacting with his teachers and peers, and has maintained his Honor Roll standing for the past 2 years. In his spare time he enjoys playing tennis, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Boston is a talented Design Technology student who has been an integral member of the Dawson Design Company (DDC) for 2 semesters. Boston is distinguished by his creativity and collaborative demeanor and will move into a DDC leadership role this year.

Mistress of Ceremonies

Punam Mathur (Las Vegas)

Staci Alonso (Reno)

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