Program Leaders
Dr. Connie Rath
Connie Rath is president of The Clifton Foundation. She finds and encourages the project leaders who make it happen. Her earlier career included Gallup leadership in education and talent research and development.
Dr. Mary Reckmeyer
Dr. Mary Reckmeyer chairs the Clifton Foundation. She is an author of parenting and children’s books and expert in early childhood. For the last 30 years, she has led the Donald O Clifton Child Development Center. Dr. Reckmeyer is a pioneer in individualized childcare in the workplace.
Dr. Tim Hodges
Dr. Tim Hodges leads the largest Clifton Foundation project. He is the executive director of the Clifton Strengths Institute and a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He sees and activates research, develops influential work and learning experiences, and invest his all into his students.
Emily Massel
Emily Massel is an OB (original Builder), who has carved her own path and created her own career from her student life forward. She is the connecting leader for hundreds of Builders and their mentors around the globe.
Dr. William Latham
Dr. William Latham is the Chief Student Development and Success Officer of the University of the District of Columbia. He has expanded the Builders learning program in Washington, DC by developing scholarships and adding talented and skilled faculty members.
Jami Pogue
Dr. Mary Reckmeyer chairs the Clifton Foundation. She is an author of parenting and children’s books and expert in early childhood. For the last 30 years, she has led the Donald O Clifton Child Development Center. Dr. Reckmeyer is a pioneer in individualized childcare in the workplace.
Global Builder Network Executive Council
Brianna Ridenour
Brianna Ridenour is the Assistant Director of Adult Learner and Veteran Services at Colorado State University. She champions equity, inclusion, and strengths-based leadership, fostering impactful change through collaboration and positive psychology.
Elaina Bailey
Elaina is a dedicated and enthusiastic attorney with a strong commitment to guiding her clients in their journey to elevate their startup ventures to new heights. She provides guidance on the intricate legal challenges startups face when developing a strong foundation for their business.
Leo González
Leo González is the Founder & CEO of DaftonMedia and Trok. His journey began in entertainment, starring in Amarte así Frijolito at age 5, before transitioning into entrepreneurship. In 2016, he pitched to Gallup’s CEO, securing investment to launch DaftonMedia, a results-driven marketing agency.
Founding Leaders
Robin Williams
Designer, UDC Capital Builders program
