Tony J. Fundaro is a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader in the philanthropic sector with more than 20+ years of executive leadership experience creating lasting impacts in local, regional, and global communities. In his various leadership roles with foundations, nonprofits, and businesses, he has planned and executed the visions of many organizations.

Most recently, Tony served as vice president of development of PSW Member Social Venture Partners Dallas (SVP), a community of philanthropists committed to strengthening the city through collective impact and venture philanthropy. Prior to his time at SVP, he was an executive at Meeting Professional International (MPI), a global community of meeting professionals in 19 countries, leading the MPI Foundation.

Other past roles include: founder and executive director of Life in Deep Ellum, a cultural center built for the artistic, social, and economic benefit of a historical art and music community; founder of Life Communities, a public charity focused on community development in underserved urban communities around the globe; co-founder of the emerging leaders conference “Engage Dallas,” the DART Bus Stop Art Project, and Friends of Garrett Park in Old East Dallas. Tony is an active volunteer leader of Munger Place Church, a partner at Social Venture Partners, and also serves on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Mayor's Star Council.

He lives in North Texas with his wife Martina and is the proud father of four children.

Amanda Arizola, MBA MHSM joins Philanthropy Southwest in December 2019 as vice president of finance & operations.

Most recently, Amanda served as the co-founder and chief analyst for Urban Theory, LLC, which focused on human centered design to promote innovation within nonprofit organizations and business entities.

Previously, she served as the assistant director for the Dallas Community Tax Centers (DCTC), a program of Foundation Communities, where she managed 10 tax centers and oversaw the completion of 79,000+ tax returns of more than $124 million dollars to Dallas residents. Amanda has also held positions as the program manager for financial stability at Catholic Charities of Fort Worth and was the state program director for the CHIMES (Consumer Health Insurance Marketplace and Enrollment Services) Consortium at United Way of Tarrant County. Amanda graduated from UT Austin with a double B.A. in Government and Mexican American Studies, during which time she served as a legislative aide to Senator Rodney Ellis. She also earned a double Master in Business Administration and Master in Health Systems Management from Texas Woman’s University.

Amanda is an alumnus of Leadership Women – Texas and The Op-Ed Project. She is the first Latina appointed to the Tarrant County Hospital District Board of Managers by Commissioner Devan Allen. She currently serves as vice chair of the Community Advisory Board for KERA/KXT, development chair for the Mayor’s Star Council, program lead for ReflectUS, a national collaborative organization of the leading women’s civic engagement training programs, and is a Dallas Advisory Board member for the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Obi Asiama joined Philanthropy Southwest in March 2021 as the member benefits coordinator. He serves as both administrator and coordinator for continuing education and member benefits programs. He is responsible for managing all integrated data systems, creating efficiencies, and ensuring operations are productive and exemplary.  

Over the past eight years Obi has built a unique blend of expertise in SaaS management, inventory logistics, financial reporting, community outreach, customer service, communication management, sales, operations, marketing, and relationship building.

Most recently, Obi was the business development executive for a global software firm, empowering hoteliers and hospitality professionals around the world to make smarter revenue and distribution decisions. In 2019, Obi leveraged his multidisciplinary skills at VisitDallas, collaborating with 100+ DFW hotels, community leaders, meeting planners, and local businesses to showcase Dallas’ diverse culture to prospective visitors. Previously, he managed all Salesforce and CRM systems for the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center and Omni Dallas Hotel, overseeing integrations, financial reporting, and day-to-day operations for the 1,000+ room property. His professional career began at JLL, working as a Production Coordinator in the commercial and industrial real estate markets. 

Obi graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and is a Jesuit Dallas alumnus. He spends his free time as a professional dancer, teacher, and lover of all things music.

His personal mission statement: To be a genuine leader and relational expert, in order to empower people in the pursuit of their needs.

Hillary Evans joined Philanthropy Southwest in 2019 as the vice president of professional learning and public policy. She has dedicated her career to seeking just outcomes for underserved communities. After spending nearly two decades in Washington, DC working on public policy at the national and local levels, Hillary returned to her Texas roots to focus on educational equity and poverty reduction in Dallas. She most recently served as executive director of After8toEducate, a collective impact organization supporting homeless high school students with shelter and other social services supports. She has an extensive background in working across public and private sectors to solve complex issues with diverse people and communities.

Hillary received her law degree from Howard University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the College of William and Mary. She also holds a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from the Georgetown University Public Policy Institute. She is a Leadership ISD Dallas County alumni and is a 2017 Dallas Public Voices Fellow. Hillary resides in Dallas with her husband and two young children.

Lauren Haskins joined Philanthropy Southwest in 2017 where her responsibilities include spearheading membership services and strategic partnerships. She has more than a decade of experience in communications, partnerships, and community relations – for both nonprofits and for-profit organizations. Most recently she was the communications and development director for a large anti-human trafficking organization in Dallas. Prior to that, she was the vice president of account services at an integrated marketing and communications firm, which served both local and national nonprofits and foundations. Lauren began her career at the agency of record for American Express, developing and implementing their customer loyalty program for Centurion Card members. She attended social work graduate school at Columbia University and worked for three years at the largest homeless services provider in New York City, both in direct client services and in their communication and donor relations departments. She graduated summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University where she was a recipient of the Dean's Award for Outstanding Scholarship.

Lauren lives in Dallas with her husband and two young children. She is an active member of Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Amanda June Jones is the director of marketing and events for Philanthropy Southwest. She is in charge of stewarding the compelling narrative and lasting legacy of Philanthropy Southwest to engage, inform and inspire the large and active membership of grantmaking organizations through written and digital storytelling.

Over the last decade Amanda has built a unique blend of expertise in event planning, content creation, strategic marketing, innovative filmmaking, and social media for both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. As client manager for an international public relations firm and integrated marketing firm, Amanda designed and executed a broad range of successful strategic marketing campaigns. In 2016 Amanda leveraged her extensive experience and creative passion for event planning to launch her own firm, Amanda June Events, where she planned and produced many successful events including three large-scale nonprofit fundraisers. Most recently, Amanda was the Director of Marketing and Communications for Trophy Fitness. Her professional career began in Los Angeles, California working in script development with film producer Marc Platt and events for Warner Bros. Pictures.

Amanda graduated summa cum laude from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Film and Digital Media. She spends her free time serving at Watermark Community Church, traveling the globe (27 down, 168 to go), and getting lost at Central Market.