Executive Director

Teresa Araco Rodgers (she/her/hers) founded harp-weaver LLC in 2010 to provide a better way to add meaning, to manage gifting and to align investing with personal, family, corporate and financial goals. Teresa began working with The Presser Foundation in 2012, and has served as Executive Director since 2014.

Teresa began her career at SEI and in her sixteen years with the company, she played various global business development and client service roles. Teresa holds a master’s degree and a Certificate in Nonprofit Administration from the University of Pennsylvania, and received the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy designation.

She is an avid supporter of women’s philanthropy and hosts a dinner series called Night Out With Meaning. She is a partner in collaborative funds, serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and is a member of Social Venture Circle. Teresa is an advocate for and an early adopter of mission aligned investing and promoting a practical approach amongst foundations and individual investors.

Administrative & Grants Associate 

Rachael Gartner (she/her/hers) joined harp-weaver LLC, which manages The Presser Foundation, in 2023 as Administrative and Grants Associate. Rachael holds a BA in Communications and English Literature from Rosemont College and has fifteen years of administrative experience in legal and higher education settings. Rachael became involved in non-profit work in 2013, organizing an annual 5K fundraiser and handling email communications for Lisa’s Army.