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About:Casey Rogers is a seasoned philanthropic leader and the Founder and CEO of Telea Insights, a consulting firm specializing in strategy, coalition-building, and advocacy at the intersection of women, climate, and social justice—particularly across Africa. Her work includes advising donors and nonprofit leaders, designing global grant programs, and facilitating retreats, strategic plans, and multi-stakeholder engagements.
Previously, Casey served as Executive Director of the Ellen Fund, where she partnered with Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi to lead conservation efforts and elevate women’s leadership in storytelling and wildlife protection. As a philanthropic consultant, she conducted in-depth program evaluations and advised on governance, strategy, and organizational culture for global foundations.
Her early career includes roles with Janis Milton Consulting and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, where she managed international grant portfolios exceeding $85 million. A deep commitment to grassroots education and leadership development began with her service in Namibia through Harvard’s WorldTeach Program and as a founding board member of the Deep Roots International Scholarship Fund.
Casey holds a B.A. cum laude from William Smith College, with additional studies at Gallaudet University and the University of Copenhagen.
What she enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to help people live out their ultimate purpose through philanthropy and to collaborate across cultures and sectors to drive bold, systemic change—particularly where women and the natural world are at the center.
Specialties: Casey Rogers specializes in philanthropic advising at the intersection of gender equity, climate, and global development. She brings deep expertise in strategic planning, coalition building, and program design for donors and nonprofit leaders. Casey excels at facilitating participatory processes, aligning values with impact, and guiding transformative funding strategies. Integrating the next generation into philanthropy has been a throughline of Casey’s career.
Quote: "We all have more potential than we typically know, so I want to inspire as many people as possible about our potential to build a world for all to thrive. It’s possible."
Connect: Contact Casey at casey@teleainsights.com or at (310)948-3490, or visit her LinkedIn profile below!