Our People

Philanthrophy

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  Sarah Baker Morgan

  • Vice President of Philanthropy
  • USO

  Sarah is a career fundraiser with over 30 years’ of experience in the Higher Ed and Nonprofit sectors. She currently serves as Vice President of Philanthropy for the USO, leading the Major and Planned Giving team.

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  Jodie Brzezinski

  • Philanthrophy Officer
  • USO

  Jodie joined the USO in 2024 with over 18 years of continuous experience in major gift fundraising, marketing, and sales. Known for her unwavering passion for philanthropy, Jodie is a development specialist who excels in engaging individuals, corporations, and foundations in shared missions of giving back.

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  Monica Bucek

  • Director of Philanthropy
  • USO

  Monica joined the USO’s development team as the Director of Philanthropy for the Midwest Region in November 2022. While based in the Chicago area, she travels to North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio on behalf of the USO.

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  Therese Davis

  • Philanthrophy Officer
  • USO

  Therese joined the USO team in 2024 as a Philanthropy Officer in the North region. Therese brings over 8 years of fundraising experience, with a focus on individual giving and major gifts. She is most looking forward to using her passion and creativity to work alongside the USO team and generous donors to support our service members and their families.

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  Megan Emmert

  • Philanthrophy Officer
  • USO

  Megan joined the USO in 2021 after continuing in her family’s commitment to make a difference in the lives of others. Currently serving as a Philanthropy Officer, Megan brings a wealth of extensive experience and expertise to support and uplift the brave men and women in the armed forces and their families.

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  Lori Enterline

  • Director of Philanthropy
  • USO

  Lori Enterline joined the USO team as Director of Philanthropy for the West Region in 2023. Her passion for supporting service members is due to the amazing people she knows, like her father, who answered the call to serve our nation.

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  Mary-Elizabeth Gervais

  • Senior Director of Philanthropy
  • USO

  Mary-Elizabeth joined the USO’s development team in 2015 after being a volunteer for USO Metropolitan Baltimore-Washington for 6 years. Her desire to support America’s military stems from her passion to serve others and learning from the example of her extended family and many peers who answered the call to serve our nation.

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  Maureen McCrone

  • Philanthrophy Officer
  • USO

  Maureen joined the USO team in 2024 as a Philanthropy Officer for the West Region, covering AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT, and WA. With 15 years of experience in wealth and relationship management, Maureen’s dedication to the USO’s mission is deeply personal, driven by her close ties with family and friends who have served and are currently serving across various military branches.

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  Christine Murphy

  • Director of Philanthropy
  • USO

  Christine Murphy joined the USO as Director of Philanthropy for the Northeast Region in 2023. Her appreciation for military members, veterans and their families stem from the many family members and close friends who have served or are serving.

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  Brianna Taggart

  • Philanthrophy Officer
  • USO

  Brianna Taggart joined the USO in 2024 as a Philanthropy Officer for the Southeast region, covering MD, DC, VA, WV, KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, AL, MS, AR, LA, and FL. With a personal connection to the military as the daughter of a veteran, Brianna is deeply committed to supporting service members and their families.