OVERVIEW
Gateway for Good is a social impact company providing innovative tools, resources, guidance, and community that encourage people to engage in heart felt giving experiences. We help the giver make a difference for the causes or organizations that matter most to them. Through our ongoing support, lives are being transformed from the inside out, and communities are being affected from the bottom up.
Ryan Ponsford
Co-Founder and Board Chair
driven professional, Ryan seeks to have a meaningful impact on
each of the individual lives and businesses he touches.
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Years ago, while trying to solve the issue of wealth transition from
parents to kids, where kids squander the money and end up hating
each other, Ryan stumbled up philanthropy as the tool that could
save families from this unfortunate outcome. Recognizing giving
not as a far-off destination reserved for rich folks, but rather a way
of life that isn’t about money, he began developing giving
experiences for kids, families, companies, and faith-based
organizations. After launching Main Street Philanthropy, a 501c3
public charity, Ryan and his team began developing giving
divided world through the power of purposeful giving.
Ryan lives in North San Diego and can be found coaching youth
sports teams, serves on multiple boards, plays music with several
groups, living the quote from his Grandfather Ralph, "you'll never
do it any younger."
Yale Levey
Co-Founder and President
when you’re looking to design something new that aligns your
purpose to your passion and moves you towards impact and
significance.
While his professional background and experience originated in the
wealth management space, his journey into the world of
philanthropy and nonprofit advocacy began with the realization
that true wealth is so much bigger than just money. He made a
conscious decision to become an advisory in philanthropy instead
of just a financial advisor focusing on helping people unlock their
capacity for giving and service.
Ultimately, through a winding path that had him learning from
some of the best and brightest philanthropic minds, he grew into
the entrepreneurial teacher he is today.
As the “first follower”, co-creator and ambassador of Main Street
Philanthropy programming, Yale has introduced its incredibly
experiential and fresh approach to youth and adult alike all around
the country.
With both of his kids having graduated college, and as an empty
and playing guitar, hiking the green mountains of Vermont, or
when it’s cold outside, on the ski slopes
Ed Quinlan
Director of Strategic Relationships
consulting companies in health, wellness, and productivity, Ed
leads our team focused on Strategic Relationships. His “roll up
your sleeves” approach to optimizing businesses has included all
facets of growth including sales, operational excellence, employee
empowerment, and overall company health and culture. Ed’s
passion for personal and professional development aligns to the
Gateway for Good experience of creating meaningful connections
along with measurable results.
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A Maine native, Ed lives in Carlsbad and is a board member of the
San Diego North County Economic Development Council. When not
working, he enjoys the San Diego beaches, golf courses, and parks
around the county. An avid sports fan you can always find Ed
rooting for his beloved Red Sox and Patriots. (And we still let him
join the team!)
Spend some time with Ed and you'll quickly experience his ideas in
action, taking your business and leaders to the next level through
powerful giving and connection experiences!
GATEWAY FOR GOOD YOUTH THINKTANK
One of our most important initiatives has been to assemble the
G4G Youth Think Tank. A group of 20 somethings that helps us see
through the lens of Gen Z, and ensures that we’re offering out the
most empowering messaging and toolkit for members of that
generation to really Make a Difference. Their support and
guidance has been invaluable and we will continue to lean on
them, seeking their wisdom as we expand our programming and
build out our community.
Gateway for Good Youth Think Tank members:
- Gabe Levey – District Manager, ADP
- Luke Fink – Design Engineer, Vanderweil Engineers
- Charlie Wildstein – Mental Performance Coach
- Max Weinstein – Professional Soccer Player, Major League Soccer (MLS)
- Evan Santostefano – Private Equity Data Analyst, Chronograph
