Our Team

A seasoned nonprofit executive and systems thinker, Adam has served as a founding CEO and recognized leader across multiple sectors, from public education to United Way organizations. His leadership is consistently defined by advancing equity, building cross-sector partnerships, and scaling sustainable community solutions—values that align seamlessly with Basic Needs Giving Partnership’s mission.

Raised in poverty in North Minneapolis, Adam’s lived experience fuels his passion for mission-driven work and grounds his understanding of the challenges facing underserved communities. He has led organizations to record-breaking growth, from securing $6 million in new rural funding to launching a $120 million opportunity hub initiative. O’Doherty has cultivated inclusive teams, mentored rising leaders, and developed funding models that deliver measurable returns—such as increasing refugee literacy rates by over 30% and supporting ALICE families in achieving homeownership.

Adam most recently served as the President & CEO at United Way Northwest Indiana. Prior to that he served as CEO at United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties (Arizona) and CEO at Partner for Student Success. Relocating to Northeastern Wisconsin region to be closer to family, Adam sees the Basic Needs Giving Partnership as a natural next step in his lifelong commitment to building thriving communities. His unique combination of strategic vision, personal resilience, and community-centered leadership will strengthen the organization’s role as a catalytic force in addressing the root causes of poverty across the region. 

Stephanie is driven by a deep commitment to strengthening the community through trust, collaboration, and action.

Her approach is relational and her experience is rooted in centering the people most impacted to have voice and power in the decisions that affect their lives. Stephanie is a strong advocate for nonprofits and community-led groups across our region.

Throughout Stephanie’s career, she has worked to build alliances, shift systems, and take action toward equitable outcomes with a focus on health equity and racial justice. She brings 15 years of local and state policy experience focused on addressing social and structural determinants that drive inequities. Prior to this role, Stephanie served as a public health strategist at Winnebago County Health Department. Stephanie’s career also includes eight years of nonprofit experience as both an executive director and grassroots community organizer serving the Oshkosh, Fox Valley, and Green Bay region.

Stephanie has called Oshkosh her home for over 25 years and enjoys walking her golden retriever through local parks, joining in the Slow Roll community bike rides with friends, and supporting the Oshkosh Food Co-op that she worked with many amazing community leaders to build. Stephanie has a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Human Services Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Betty comes to this role with a passion for community-driven change and a love for all things administrative.

Throughout her time in nonprofit, startup, and small business contexts, she’s focused on supporting her teams by building behind-the-scenes infrastructure to make their work as effective as possible. From compliance to project management to software and systems, her goal is always to make the process seamless so that community, relationship, and connection can remain front and center in the work.

Prior to joining the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, Betty spent time in nonprofit project management and managing operations and human resources for a rapidly growing business. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Justice.

As a new Wisconsinite, Betty is enjoying getting to know the area and experiencing winter with her two samoyed pups.