Philanthropy Strategist | Event Speaker | Facilitator | Board Member

Michelynn (Miki) Woodard is the CEO of Amalgamation Group LLC. She has extensive experience in corporate citizenship, advising family foundations, advocacy/policy, impact investing, entertainment philanthropy, public/private partnerships and employee engagement. She is a highly respected leader and sought-after public speaker who has an extensive network of relationships in entertainment, government, and throughout the philanthropic sector.

Amalgamation Group LLC, is a consulting practice dedicated to delivering exceptional value by providing clients with unparalleled expertise, fostering strategic connections, and offering innovative solutions that drive positive change and sustainable growth. Our areas of focus include:

Corporate Social Responsibility/Employee Engagement Programs

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Family Foundations/Impact Investing
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Public Speaking
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Executive Coaching/Leadership Development & Trainings

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Data Managment & Digital Solutions
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Disaster Relief
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Michelynn Woodard

Miki Woodard has 25 years plus experience as a philanthropist and social impact entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to championing equity, cultural diversity and social justice.

Most recently, Miki served as the leader of one of the largest women’s funds in the world. Miki has previously held executive positions at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Be the Change, Inc., The Artemis Agency and was Vice President, Philanthropy at JCPenney, managing a $30 million global corporate giving portfolio. She was President and CEO of charitable foundations for Dr. Phil, Senior Advisor of the Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation and Head of Social Impact, Diversity and Inclusion for Bad Robot Productions, Inc.

She is now an active board member for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation and Community Coalition. She is a founding board member of The Papa John’s Foundation and sits on the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Black History and Culture Advisory Board. In addition, she is a member of the Global Speakers Bureau, Forbes Nonprofit Council, International Women’s Forum and Chief. Miki is a fourth-generation graduate of Hampton University.

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