Meet Our National Philanthropy Day Speakers!

Chris Schauble

Emcee and Panel Moderator

Co-anchor, KTLA 5 Morning News

An Emmy and Golden Mic award-winning journalist, Chris brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep commitment to community.

His longtime support of youth and community initiatives reflects the spirit of generosity we’ll celebrate together.

Cristian Hamilton

Featured Panelist | VP of Advancement, The Autry Museum of the American West

With more than 30 years of experience, Cristian brings a wealth of insight into building philanthropic relationships and advancing nonprofit missions. A nonprofit executive, professional speaker, and consultant, his expertise spans major giving, donor cultivation and stewardship, nonprofit technology, capital campaigns, and organizational development.

Heather Hope-Allison

Panelist | Co-Founder and Executive Producer, TIL Event and Street Food Cinema

Heather Hope-Allison is an executive producer and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in entertainment, marketing, and live events. As Co-Founder and Executive Producer of TIL Events and Street Food Cinema, she creates innovative experiences connecting entertainment, brands, and audiences. Since launching Street Food Cinema in 2012, she has helped establish it as a celebrated Los Angeles cultural institution recognized by Forbes. Her recent collaborations include Netflix, Paramount+/CBS, Laufey, and Dove. Heather also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Autry Museum of the American West.

Naomi Leight-Giveon

Panelist | VP, Client and Community Relations Assistant Director, The PNC Financial Services Group

Naomi is a social impact professional with more than 15 years of experience advancing philanthropic, small business, government, and academic initiatives. Serving as Client and Community Relations Assistant Director at PNC Bank in Greater Los Angeles, she helps to advance the bank's philanthropic priorities in the region.

Her diverse professional experiences create a distinctive blend of innovation, advocacy, and public service in her approach to work. She holds degrees from USC and American University and certificates from Harvard and Cornell online learning platforms.