Sydney Pacha is a nonprofit development professional from the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Sydney holds a bachelor’s degree in Art History and anthropology from North Central College along with a Master’s Degree in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management specializing in arts-focused nonprofits from Columbia College Chicago.
Sydney has diverse professional experience including leading organizations as an executive director and supporting leadership in numerous development roles for nonprofits of varying missions and sizes. Sydney is passionate about connecting donors and community members with impactful missions that make the world a better place. After supporting Season of Justice as a volunteer, she is thrilled to spearhead sustainability and growth initiatives as SOJ’s Development Manager.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and doting on her pets (a cat and a dog) in addition to art history and archeology, visiting museums, taking/teaching dance classes, and traveling.
Kendall brings extensive experience in program development and collaboration with law enforcement to her role as Program Manager at Season of Justice. With a background in technology, Kendall partnered with law enforcement agencies, Crime Stoppers programs, and school safety teams to implement anonymous reporting systems nationwide, enhancing public safety and fostering community trust. In 2021, Kendall transitioned to the nonprofit sector, leveraging her expertise to support SOJ’s mission of providing critical resources for solving cold cases and advocating for long-term unsolved investigations.
At Season of Justice, Kendall has spearheaded initiatives to streamline operations, including developing a grant management database and refining internal workflows to increase the organization’s capacity for supporting investigators and families. Her dedication to justice and innovation has been instrumental in amplifying SOJ’s impact, helping to bring resolution and justice to families across the country.
Outside of work, Kendall enjoys exploring Utah’s stunning landscapes with her husband and their pets, attending live music events, and sharing her passion for history and the outdoors.
With more than a decade of expertise in nonprofit development and criminal justice reform, Angela brings a wealth of experience and leadership to her role as Executive Director of Season of Justice. Angela oversees the organization’s operations, fundraising efforts, financial management and strategic planning to further its mission of providing funding for investigative agencies and families to help solve cold cases and bring long-awaited justice to victims.
Prior to joining Season of Justice, Angela served in pivotal fundraising roles at the Center for Justice Innovation (formerly known as the Center for Court Innovation), the Legal Aid Society, and Community Mediation Services, all headquartered in New York City. These organizations tackle various criminal justice issues, including policy reform, legal aid, mediation services for underserved communities, victim advocacy, violence prevention, and court-based initiatives. This is in addition to domestic violence support, mental health programs, and other efforts to promote public safety. In each of her roles, she successfully spearheaded the development and grants management process for operating budgets spanning from $10 million to $97 million. She also gained invaluable experience working at Harvard Law School, supporting law professors and visiting judges with events, administration, and research projects.
Angela is passionate about creating systemic change and is committed to fostering collaboration between law enforcement, investigative agencies, forensic experts, and the families impacted by unsolved crimes. Angela holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Social Sciences, pursued a graduate degree in Government Studies at Harvard University, and attended Northwestern California University School of Law to pursue a Juris Doctor degree.