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Laura Hubbard

Laura Hubbard holds the Vice President of Client Engagement position at MKF Advisors. Her main responsibility is to lead the development of new and innovative solutions that ensure a seamless experience for clients and our founders.

With over 20 years of experience in marketing, creative services, project management, digital design, public relations, executive management, and client portfolio management analyst in various industries such as financial services, technology, retail, healthcare, and telecommunications.

Laura is skilled at tailoring individual experiences for every client and managing exceptional circumstances with composure. She is recognized for her innovative approach to engagement, exceptional level of detail, and a well-structured logistical process based on clear communication and transparency.

Kate Wilhelm

Kate Wilhelm specializes in strategic communications, external affairs, stakeholder strategy, reputation management, crisis response, and organizational transformation. She partners with corporations, nonprofits, and leaders navigating critical moments-whether it’s increasing visibility, securing funding, managing risk, or leading through change.
 
With a deep background in business strategy, communications, and relationship-building, Kate is known for delivering practical, results-driven solutions that help organizations shape their narrative, protect their reputation, and seize opportunity. She is a trusted advisor to executives and boards, respected for her thought leadership, expertise, and ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with clarity and impact.
 
Kate has extensive experience managing sensitive, high-profile communications related to nonprofit projects and capital campaigns, mergers and acquisitions, headquarter relocations, bankruptcy/restructuring, and major development projects
 
Before partnering with MKF Advisors, Kate served as Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at Ceisler Media, where she led strategy and operations for a 35-person firm and advised clients including Comcast NBCUniversal, Independence Blue Cross, National Real Estate Advisors, the City of Philadelphia, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
 
Earlier in her career, Kate served as Senior Vice President of Business Development and External Affairs at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and as Executive Director of the Fairmount Park Conservancy. In these senior leadership roles, she guided organizational strategy, fundraising, messaging, and stakeholder engagement during pivotal periods of growth and change.
 
Kate brings more than expertise and execution-she brings insight, partnership, and the ability to turn strategy into action.

Dominic Folino

Dominic Folino is a Senior Managing Partner at MKF Advisors and the founder of the Pennsylvania Blockchain Coalition (PBC). At MKF Advisors, Dominic leads initiatives in government affairs, business development, strategic planning, and blockchain education, providing tailored solutions for a diverse range of organizations. The PBC, a nonprofit organization, unites blockchain allies and users from various industries to promote broader acceptance and understanding of this pivotal technology.

Dominic’s career began with his involvement in several political campaigns across Pennsylvania, culminating in his role as Chief of Staff for a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Before his tenure at MKF Advisors, Dominic spent nearly a decade at a financial services firm, where he managed the firm’s political, lobbying, charitable, and community initiatives, including overseeing its political action committee and charitable affiliate.

Recognizing the transformative potential of blockchain technology, Dominic founded the PBC to advocate for and educate on blockchain at both state and federal levels. His passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology extends to his involvement in various influential groups, including co-chairing the steering committee of the US Blockchain Coalition and serving as an advisor to the New Jersey, Connecticut, and Virginia Blockchain Councils.

Dominic is a sought-after speaker, having participated in numerous panels nationwide. He has also testified before the Pennsylvania and Virginia legislatures, aiming to educate and influence legislation on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. His expertise was further recognized when he was selected to serve on Governor Shapiro’s transition team, focusing on Consumer Protection on the Finance and Insurance Committee.

Dominic holds a degree from La Salle University, completed the Accelerated Management Program at the Yale School of Management, and earned an MBA from Villanova University.

Patrick Murphy

Secretary Patrick J. Murphy is a former prosecutor, vetrepreneur, board chairman & change agent and the Leading Voice of the 9/11 Generation. America’s first Iraq War veteran elected to the U.S. Congress & the 32nd Under Secretary of the US Army, he is now a Wharton Business School lecturer, Emmy award-winning producer, and a senior managing director at Ankura, one of the top management consulting companies in the world. As the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army and Acting Secretary, he led management and operations for the department —a Fortune 2-sized organization & the nation’s second largest employer with over 1.3 million soldiers & civilian personnel and a budget of $148+ billion.

Murphy’s focus on transforming the Army into a more innovative and diverse workforce led to an expansion of the Soldier for Life initiative, saving the Army $340 million in 2016 in UCX . Under Murphy’s leadership, the Army reached recruitment goals for the first time in five years with over 120,000 ‘Gen Z’ Americans hired, of which 42% were people of color & made up the most diverse graduating class in West Point history. Secretary Murphy developed unprecedented public-private partnerships generating over $250 million in taxpayer savings.

Passionate about entrepreneurship, Murphy has invested tens of millions directly to his fellow vetrepreneurs through Stony Lonesome Capital, a boutique venture capital firm investing in 49 veteran-owned companies. Secretary Murphy serves on several corporate and non-profit boards including: as a member of the board of directors for BAE systems; chairman of the Government Advisory Committee for Oracle Cerner Health, and several other privately-held companies.