
Our Team

Sarah Hopper
Founding Partner & CEO
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Sarah brings over 25 years of philanthropic advisory experience, having guided the distribution of more than $250 million in giving. She specializes in deepening connections among multi-generational families, spouses, and philanthropic partners while navigating complex giving strategies. Prior to founding Sound Philanthropy, Sarah served as Vice President of Philanthropic Services at Seattle Foundation, where she led high-touch donor services and quality implementation. In 2022, she founded the Racial Equity Action Community (REAC), a learning community reimagining how cross-racial groups can uplift racial justice through philanthropy. She currently serves on the board of the Lorna Jordan Foundation. When not expanding her heart and mind as a philanthropic advisor, she’s loving on her three kids, husband, and dog, or planning her next travel adventure.

Anne Boucher
Associate for Operations & Administration
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Anne serves as an Associate for Operations & Administration at Sound Philanthropy, where she supports the firm's internal operations, client coordination, scheduling, systems, and administrative workflows. She brings broad experience in executive support, project management, client service, and event coordination across financial services, entertainment, international events, and philanthropy. She has managed relationships with ultra-high-net-worth clients across European markets, coordinated major international automobile auctions, and supported an accelerator program for emerging businesses. Anne is fluent in English and French, and proficient in Italian. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies and Music from Mount Holyoke College, as well as a Fine Art Foundation Degree with distinction from the Art Academy in London. Outside of work, she is a visual artist.

Tony Rosendo
Partner & Chief Strategy Officer
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Tony specializes in strategic planning and governance for high-impact organizations, stewarding over $300 million in philanthropic investments across the Western U.S. He brings CEO-level experience from the John & Margot Lane Foundation and Bloom Foundation, where he launched strategies leveraging philanthropic capital for community change. Tony co-founded Atlas Preparatory School, now serving 1,300+ students, and founded Spur Philanthropy, a collective impact model helping foundations deploy innovative tools to maximize impact. He has served on multiple boards, including as former board chair of Pikes Peak Community Foundation and current board member of the Sachs Foundation. Outside of work, Tony is focused on raising two young sons with his wife, and continues to pursue his lifelong commitment to sports and healthy living.

Paige Nickum
Senior Associate
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Paige serves as Senior Associate at Sound Philanthropy, where she supports client projects, communications, relationship management, and the coordination of high-quality philanthropic experiences. Before joining Sound Philanthropy, she served as Volunteer Programs Coordinator & Philanthropy Support at IslandWood, managing relationships with more than 100 volunteers, leading recruitment and onboarding, and supporting donor engagement and the organization's largest annual fundraising event. Her career has also included coordinating international travel programs, managing client communications and databases, supporting financial advisors and their clients, and teaching language arts. Her varied experience has shaped her ability to organize complex information, build trusting relationships, and help people feel supported throughout a process. Paige holds a Master in Teaching from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and English from Texas A&M University.

Rosa Gimson
Senior Consultant: Grantmaking
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Rosa guides grantmaking strategies that direct resources toward community-led organizations advancing racial justice and equity. She brings over seven years of foundation experience from Inatai Foundation, where she managed community engagement and board governance while supporting community-based organizations across Washington State. Her approach centers abundant, flexible, and sustained support for organizations building transformative change. Rosa’s commitments to justice are rooted in growing up in a mixed-race, multicultural, and multilingual family. She learned early about the power of storytelling to heal, build community, and advance justice. She’s a proud resident of Skyway and enjoys going for walks, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.
Subject Matter Experts

Rashad Morris
Subject Matter Expert
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Rashad’s experience spans politics, policy advocacy, philanthropy, and nonprofit governance. As founder of Reparative Ventures, Rashad supports donors, nonprofits, and government agencies on organizational effectiveness, program design, strategy, and grantmaking. He is an experienced facilitator, thought partner, and grantmaker dedicated to addressing social justice challenges at their intersections. Rashad has served on several nonprofit boards of directors, including: Environmental Grantmakers Association, Earthjustice, The Russell Family Foundation, The Nature Conservancy WA, and Mosaic. Rashad earned his JD from the U.C. Berkeley School of Law and BBA from Loyola Marymount University. In his free time, you’ll find Rashad savoring a meal or analyzing which movies best portray the paradoxes of time travel.

Shaun Fazier
Subject Matter Expert
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Shaun helps foundations, nonprofits, and community leaders build trusted partnerships that connect philanthropic investments with meaningful community impact. As founder of Bridge Forward Consulting, he partners with the Grousemont Foundation to advance equitable grantmaking and strengthen relationships with BIPOC community-rooted organizations. Drawing on leadership experience spanning frontline services, nonprofit executive leadership, and philanthropy, including serving as Senior Director of Community Housing at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, Shaun offers a unique perspective from working on both sides of philanthropic investment and helping bridge the gap between community implementation and philanthropic strategy. Outside of work, Shaun enjoys spending time with his family, gathering friends and community to create spaces for laughter and connection, and embracing all things music.
