Our Team
Roger Grein
Founder & President
Roger is a successful businessman, internationally recognized softball coach, long-time philanthropist, and founder of Magnified Giving. An entrepreneur since age seven, Roger made his first, significant philanthropic contribution as a young teenager and has been freely giving of his time, talent and treasure for the past sixty years. As the founder and coach of Jake Sweeney girls softball team, his teams won regional, state, national and world championships. In 2022, Roger was honored with the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. He also received Redwood’s 2022 Shining Bright Award, recognizing how he has overcome the barriers of Cerebral Palsy to be a role model to those in the community with distinct abilities. Roger's life story inspired a documentary called "Roger Grein: An Empowering Philanthropist," which can be viewed for free here.
Alison Kaufman
Chief Executive Officer
During her time as the Program Manager for a local nonprofit, Alison developed strong relationships within multiple school districts to expand the volunteer and donor base for the organization. During this time, she was exposed to Magnified Giving as a recipient of multiple grants. The connection of working with the students in the Magnified Giving program was inspirational, and it motivated her to join the Magnified Giving team and use her experience to build and manage relationships with schools, teachers, and nonprofits. Alison spent 9 years with Magnified Giving as Director of Programs and then Vice President of Programs, before becoming our CEO in August 2026.
As a parent to 4 young adults, Alison sees the importance of educating this generation to be the voice of change for our communities. Alison is a member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, a proud graduate of BOLD and the Leadership Circle through the Leadership Council For Nonprofits of Cincinnati. She is currently seeking her National Youth Leadership Certificate of Service-Learning Excellent Practice to ensure Magnified Giving is providing the best support to our community.
Mark Soeder
Director of Programs
Mark spent 28 years at Perry High School, where he co-founded the Perry Service Learning Program and built a culture of student-led community engagement. As a service-learning educator, he led more than 100 immersion trips to cities including Chicago, Cincinnati, and Washington, D.C., and oversaw initiatives such as the Giving Garden, Recycling Program, and Student Advisory Board. He also launched the Northeast Ohio Youth Summit, bringing together over 200 students, educators, and nonprofit leaders to share best practices in service-learning. Mark implemented the Magnified Giving program in his classroom for 14 years, during which time his students granted more than $28,000 to Northeast Ohio nonprofits. His work helped Perry Local Schools earn national recognition from Youth Service America as a 2025 Gold Ribbon School District. In 2023, he was honored by Disney as one of 100 educators recognized for creativity and innovation in the classroom. Mark and his wife, Rita, are the proud parents of three children and reside in Mentor, Ohio.
Noelle Schwartz
Director of Advancement
When Noelle learned about Magnified Giving's mission, she immediately recognized something special: generosity can be taught, and when students experience the joy of giving, it creates a ripple effect that lasts a lifetime. In her role as Director of Advancement, Noelle brings more than 15 years of nonprofit leadership and advancement experience, building meaningful donor relationships, leading successful fundraising initiatives, and helping mission-driven organizations such as Mount St. Joseph University and Seton High School, grow their impact. She believes philanthropy is about more than raising dollars; it's about inspiring generosity and creating lasting change. A proud Cincinnati West Sider and mother of three teenage boys, Noelle also enjoys spending time in her garden.
Lindsey Barta
Director of Communications
As a communication professional, Lindsey uses her skills to empower youth by telling their stories and elevating programs that support their development. Lindsey holds her Master’s Degree in Communication and Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati. She began at Magnified Giving as a college volunteer in 2015 and then served as an intern for several summers before coming on staff full-time in 2020. She is a graduate of BOLD (Board Orientation + Leadership Development) Class 7, a program presented by the Leadership Council for Nonprofits. Lindsey and her husband, Kyle, and son, Beau, live in Buffalo, NY, where they are actively involved in mentoring college students through H2O Church at the University at Buffalo.
Becca Freyhof
Program Manager
Becca is passionate about providing opportunities for youth to engage in their community, a passion she carried out in a variety of roles during her 9 years on staff at Brighton Center in Northern Kentucky. During her time at Brighton Center, she partnered with Magnified Giving, helping to facilitate both Camp Give and Youth Philanthropy Programs with youth involved in Brighton Center programming. She was compelled by the mission of Magnified Giving and our shared passion to empower youth, and in her role at Magnified Giving, she supports both Programs and Advancement and uses her years of experience working with youth to head Camp Give. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Counseling and Human Services from Northern Kentucky University, and she is a Trauma Informed Care professional. Outside of work, Becca enjoys spending time with her husband Chris, son Leo, and their cat Lily.
Tyler René Rocquemore
Advancement Manager
Tyler is a Magnified Giving alumna, having participated in the Youth Philanthropy Program at DePaul Cristo Rey High School during her junior and senior years of high school. During that time, Tyler interned at the Magnified Giving office through the work study program at DePaul Cristo Rey, and she also served as a camp counselor for Camp Give for several years. Tyler returns to Magnified Giving after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from Berea College. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants with friends, spending time with her family, and watching movies.
Jessica Robbins
Administrative Assistant
Jessica brings both experience and a passion for organization to her role as Administrative Assistant at Magnified Giving. With an Associate’s Degree in Applied Business in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati/Raymond Walters College, Jessica has honed her skills in leadership and bookkeeping over many years in various fields. Beyond her professional life, Jessica enjoys a fulfilling personal life on a farm in Loveland, OH, where she cares for cows, goats, chickens, livestock guardian dogs, and barn cats alongside her husband, Steven. She is prepared to bring her expertise to Magnified Giving and contribute to our mission.
Branden Waggoner
Social Media Manager
Branden graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations in spring 2024. As a participant in the Service-Learning Co-op program at the University of Cincinnati, Branden was a Communication Co-op with Magnified Giving for multiple semesters before graduating and transitioning to a freelance role. as Social Media Manager In addition to his work with Magnified Giving, Branden is a Digital Marketing Associate and Social Media Manager for Virtual Sprout. Though a native of Dayton, OH, he now lives in Seattle, WA, and in his free time, he loves attending concerts and exploring Seattle.
Board of Directors
Executive Commitee
Roger Grein, CPA, Magnified Giving Founder (Board Chair)
Kelly Collison, Magnified Giving CEO
Katie Colgan, Fifth Third Bank
Anthony Reed, Procter & Gamble
Kara Shibiya, StriveTogether
Julie Ciocci, UChicago Medicine
Dr. Joyce Kupfer-Mulderig, Dentist Private Practice - Retired
Pam Amlung, Amlung Law Office, LLC
Brent Billingsley, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, CincyArte
Clare Blankemeyer, blankspace
Dan Gerwe, Plante & Moran, PLC
Ty Hogan, Pendleton Properties, University of Cincinnati
David Hummel, Bank of America
Melinda Kelly, Right Path Enterprises, LLC
Ryan Nicley, Simpletech LLC
Tim O’Brien, Zipfel Capital
Phaedrea Preston, Fidelity Investments
Adrienne Roach, KMK Law
Dr. Anya Sanchez, Community Leader