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Meet the Team

We are a dedicated group of individuals empowering communities to answer the call of giving. As individuals with a collective heart for people, we are excited to help foster generosity in our communities - together.

For us, Auxilia isn’t just a platform or donation management software; it is our mission. Created by our team of like-minded professionals with over 20 years in the nonprofit industry, it is our mission to lend support to the champions in our cities – and around the world. It’s our goal to connect charitable organizations and generous individuals to empower knowledgeable decision-making, while strengthening relationships to encourage donations through our donor portal.

To accomplish these goals in our community through our donation management software, our staff needs to be committed to our mission, too. Each person within our organization remains committed, passionate and eager for new endeavors as we work toward our goals for Auxilia.

We are proud of our teammates and the daily contributions made to further our mission:
Steve Palek - CEO “I have spent my entire professional career growing companies successfully, however, I never felt completely fulfilled until now. Auxilia is more than just a technology company to me; it is providing solutions to organizations that make a real difference in our communities and in the lives of those in need. My purpose has never been clearer. I want to help, support and give back as much as I can each and every day that I have”
Jessica Jacobsen - Client Success “Every day I get to work with a team that truly cares about each other and is driven by the opportunity to provide the best possible solutions for our clients. If Auxilia can eliminate just a few minutes a day of repetitive, manual, or unnecessary work that clients can use towards bettering communities or providing for those in need, we have accomplished something worth doing!”
Ayanna Rutherford - Business Development “I have worked with nonprofit organizations most of my career and understand the importance of having the right tools to help increase support. I am so excited to be part of a company that provides those tools to organizations so that they can continue to make an impact on their communities and ultimately change the world.”
Amanda Farinelli – Employee Engagement “I believe we as individuals have the power to help each other and foster a sense of change to make the world a better place. Throughout my career, I have strived to empower and encourage all those around me to find the best in everyone. Being a part of Auxilia provides me a platform to assist charitable organizations reach their fullest potential and I am humbled to work alongside this dedicated team that share a commonality to give back.”
Aaron Gray - Innovation “Throughout my life, I have dedicated my efforts to serving and being a part of a larger purpose. I am passionate about the opportunity to join Auxilia, which modernizes and creates efficiencies in nonprofits, allowing more of the donations to be focused and used for their intended purpose.”
Jarryd Palek - Marketing & Product “Since I was a child, I always dreamed about being a part of a giving community. Being a part of Auxilia gives me the opportunity to help change lives and make the world a better place.”
Chris Sullivan – Technology Advisor "I am excited to merge two passions of mine, technology and nonprofits. There is a great opportunity to leverage current technologies in order to deliver a solution that maximizes capabilities and streamlines efficiencies in the industry. Nonprofit organizations and their supporters will benefit from Auxilia's technology which increases engagement. Auxilia is important to me because I know our software will enable these amazing organizations to retain and increase their donations which greatly influences the impact they have on our communities."
Quote from our CEO
I feel lucky to have each and every one of our team members as part of the Auxilia family. Their love, dedication, and passion for giving back to community and programs that make a difference in the lives of many is what motivates me to be better every day. We will do our part to make a difference in the lives of many - because doing good is what makes us happy!