About US
Positive Impact partners with organizations to elevate performance and amplify mission-driven results. We craft refined marketing strategies, distinct brand identities, and high-value funding pathways.
Our advisory team brings senior leadership experience across government, finance, philanthropy, academia, entertainment, and business—uniting purpose, precision, and proven results.
Our Work
Positive Impact partners with organizations & B2B clients driving transformative change—saving & transforming lives, shaping emerging economies, advancing education, & creating sustainable solutions to our biggest problems. We bring senior leadership expertise, strategic insight, and genuine passion to design bold strategies, build distinctive brands, and unlock opportunities that amplify mission and deliver measurable results.
Our TEam
louise coggins
Louise serves as Chair of the Board of Advisors for the UNC School of Social Work Foundation & has played a pivotal role in leading major fundraising and capital campaigns for multiple nonprofit boards, including organizations focused on multicultural training, adult care, and combating human trafficking.
stephen coggins
Steve is a talented attorney & seasoned financial advisor. As a principal and wealth management specialist with CAPTRUST, he brings more than two decades of experience helping clients navigate complex financial and investment strategies with clarity and confidence.
luther hodges jr.
Luther is a former United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce, former Chairman of North Carolina National Bank, now Bank of America, former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Washington Bancorp, and former owner of The Santa Fean Magazine. Currently an owner of The Hotel Santa Fe and manager of two investment partnerships.
ray kennedy
Ray is a multifaceted creative and entertainment executive with a distinguished career spanning production, music, writing, arranging, directing, choreography, and fashion/stage design. He is the former Vice President of Entertainment for the USO of Metropolitan New York and brings decades of expertise in crafting unforgettable performances and experiences across live, theatrical, and multimedia platforms.
maria spaulding
Maria is a recipient of The North Carolina Award, North Carolina’s highest civilian honor, an AJ Fletcher Foundation Board Member, former Deputy Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, former Executive Director of Wake County Human Services, former Assistant County Manager of Wake County, former Chair North Carolina Local Government Credit Union Board, United Way of the Triangle Board, North Carolina State Personnel Commission, North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission, former Shaw University Board, former Communities In Schools of North Carolina Board member and former Chair of the Advance Community Health Capital Campaign.
glenn sturm
Glenn is the co-founder of the Atlanta office of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Executive Officer at NetEffect Corporation, Founder & CEO of Netzee, Inc., Business Advisor at The White Oak Group, Inc., Corporate Board of Directors for Private Business, Director at Rockwell Collins Satellite Communications Systems, Inc. and Towne Services, Inc., National Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Executive Board of the Atlanta Area Council, Trustee of the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida, Business Advisor of Iconic Therapeutics, Inc., Boards of Directors for Fidelity Integrated Financial Solutions, WebMD, Inc., Director of ClearStory Systems, Inc. and U.S. Army Reserve.
andrew young
Andrew is a mission-driven executive with 20 years of experience leading high impact B2B strategies, cultivating UHNW donors and major foundations, and building messaging and development systems. Skilled in engagement, narrative strategy, and stewarding five to eight-figure gifts. Recognized for creating partnerships across nonprofit, corporate, and government sectors.