Imposter Syndrome is defined as the condition of feeling anxious and not experiencing success internally, despite being high-performing by external, objective measures. This phenomenon often results in people feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting their abilities. In the profession of gift planning, it is easy to feel like an imposter given the depth and complexities of our work, especially if you are new to the field, or not so new! 

Join the CGP Emerging Professionals for an encore of this popular session, now in an interactive workshop format. Participants will discover insights into Imposter Syndrome, hear about real-life examples and gain practical resources to help understand, manage and support themselves or others experiencing this phenomenon.

Meet the Presenters:

Laura Brock

Laura is the Director of Development for the University of Louisville Office of Estate and Gift Planning. She has held several roles within UofL’s Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Office since 2012 and has proudly served in her current position since 2021. She is a member of the CGP Emerging Professional Committee and of CGP Kentuckiana. A Louisville native, Laura  holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and a masters degree from the University of Louisville. 

Christina Miller

Christina Miller is an Associate Director of Gift Planning at Virginia Tech. She joined the team in 2022. Christina previously held the position of Director of Alumni Relations at the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech and also held several positions within the advancement division during her 10 years at Juniata College. She earned her degree in history and English at Juniata College, as well as a masters in non-profit management. She now volunteers as a Class Engagement Officer for Juniata College, serves as the secretary for the Western Virginia Association of Charitable Gift Planners, and is co-chair of the National Association of Gift Planners Emerging Professionals Committee. 

Simon Williams

Simon is Regional Gift Strategist / Associate Director of Gift Planning with The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Through smart and strategic gift and estate planning, Simon works with donors (and their advisors) to help them explore and make outright, blended and deferred gifts in support of their personal values, financial goals and the charitable causes they care about. Simon is in his eighteenth year working at TNC. Previously, Simon directed a TNC-wide program that engaged hundreds of volunteer leaders in gift planning during an $8 Billion campaign. Prior to that, Simon has had roles in fundraising and marketing. Simon is Treasurer and Emerging Professionals Co-chair on CGP's National Board, and he is previously President and Board member of the Planned Giving Round Table in Reno, Nevada.

Carli Yoho

Carli Yoho is a passionate people person! She serves as Assistant Director of Planned Giving at West Virginia University Foundation, helping generous donors support their favorite parts of WVU with gifts and assets that make the most sense for them and their loved ones.  Carli serves on the Board of Directors for West Virginia Charitable Gift Planners and is a member of the CGP Emerging Professional Committee.