Rising Gen Fundamentals

Mindy Kalinowski Earley, CMP, CFBA | Chief Learning Officer​

Mindy Kalinowski Earley is Chief Learning Officer for Family Office Exchange. In her role, she fosters integrated learning programs for enterprise families and is responsible for developing the family learning community. She co-chairs the FOX Rising Gen program and serves as an outsourced Chief Learning Office to FOX members. Mindy is inspired by helping people learn, grow, and discover how they will make personal and productive contributions, using their strengths and talents.​

Mindy has held various roles in small and large family offices and has been responsible for creating and stewarding professional learning networks supporting human and intellectual capital. She has designed learning experiences that increase the knowledge base and enhance the life path of individuals while providing personalized support and coaching to help them meet their goals. As a Strong Interest Inventory facilitator with a certificate in Family Business Advising, she enjoys helping families and rising generation members navigate the unique world of family enterprise and family relationships by understanding that responsibility and intention pave a path to personal achievement and satisfaction. She has been featured in the New York Times, Family Business Magazine, and Successful Generations podcast and is a regular speaker and facilitator. Mindy lives in Rockford, MI, with her husband, daughter, and Bernedoodle.​

Allison Lawshe​ | Learning Center Program Manager​

Allison Lawshe is the Learning Center Program Manager at Family Office Exchange (FOX). In her role, she supports the design and delivery of learning programs, customized consulting projects, content creation and thought leadership for families, family office staff and advisors. She serves as the project manager for FOX Learning Center initiatives, as a key contributor to the Rising Gen Leadership Program and Family Advisor Training Program, and champions family learning and rising generation engagement. Allison is a purpose-driven professional dedicated to empowering individuals and families to step into their greatness and amplify their impact – for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world.

Allison brings ten years of family foundation experience to her work at FOX, most recently serving on the leadership team as Chief Program Officer at the IDP Foundation, Inc. She led the international education portfolio, which included strategic planning, cultivating and managing collaborative partnerships, global advocacy efforts, and scaling of a training and financing program to over 600 schools across Ghana.

Allison has an MPP from the University of Chicago, a BA in Economics and Latin American, Caribbean & Iberian Studies from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is a Certified Professional Coach and Everything DiSC Workplace® Facilitator. She also volunteers as an Executive Coach with the Executive Service Corps to propel the development of nonprofit leaders.

Jeff Strese​ | Family Learning & Leadership Consultant

Jeff Strese is the Family Learning & Leadership Consultant at Family Office Exchange (FOX). As a consultant, Jeff has focused on multi-generational family enterprises, corporations, and mission-driven nonprofit organizations. He has more than 25 years of experience working across industries in the areas of leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and family dynamics. He holds certifications in family wealth and family business advising (CFWA, CFBA).

Jeff is passionate about helping family businesses and organizations create clarity out of the complex and inspiring leaders from all backgrounds to develop and master critical skills like coaching, communication and emotional intelligence. He has developed innovative programs to guide next-generation leaders to reach their full potential in a fast-paced, global economy.

Jeff has served as Chief Talent and Learning Officer (CTLO) at Tolleson Wealth Management, a multi-family office serving client families across the country. Prior to his role at Tolleson, Jeff served as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at Southern Methodist University (SMU).