A psychotherapist and former attorney of 25 years, Jeff is passionately committed to bringing Decency values every area of life. The author of Radical Decency: A Values-Based Approach to a Better Life and World. A  longtime community activist, Jeff also co-founded the National Constitution Center and chaired Philadelphia’s Public Interest Law Center.
Jon McConaughy
Co-Founder
Jon is the proud owner of Double Brook Farm, a vertically integrated operation focused on the humane treatment of animals and the core principles of regenerative agriculture. Devoted to sustainability and truly local farming, the pioneering closed loop food system he develop also included a restaurant and market. Â Jon previously worked, for 20 years, in the financial sector. Â
Kim Follett
Board Member
Kim is a dedicated non-profit management professional with over 20 years of experience in community-based human service delivery. She has been involved at all levels of organizational development and service provision including direct client services, funding procurement, program development and evaluation, staff training and development, quality assurance, strategic planning, and program and operational management.
Newell Thompson
Board Member
An entrepreneur and consultant, Newell has deep experience in media, publishing, product development, start-ups, branding, and marketing. Newell has worked with iconic brands such as TIME, National Geographic, and Fortune. Having grown up on a dairy farm, Newell is particularly passionate about transforming local farming.
Mike Brady
Board Member
Mike is a total personal financial resource to individuals, offering advice on every aspect of money management – budgeting, asset protection and growth, and retirement planning. While tending to the important goal of economic security, Mike offers an expanded vision of his services, working in close collaboration with others to create financial plans that are fully integrated into, and congruent with, clients’ larger life goals.
Marc Jacobs
Board Member
Charles Fax
Board Member
Ralph Jaffe
Board Member
Joel Schneier
An experienced administrator who worked in the financial/accounting sector for over 20 years, Joel has special expertise in tax and data base administration. He brings to his work with the Foundation a life-time of wisdom gleaned from his deep commitment to Judaism including its vibrant traditions of justice and repair of the world.