Areas of Expertise: Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Organizational Strategy, Program Development, Brand Strategy, Development, and Mission Alignment

Sean Hanson is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Be Unshakable and has faithfully led the organization for more than a decade. Under his leadership, Be Unshakable has expanded into two distinct divisions—Unshakable Men and Unshakable Legacy—each dedicated to serving the Lord by equipping leaders and strengthening ministries. Hanson earned his undergraduate degree in business from Pepperdine University and completed his Master of Business Administration at Pepperdine’s Graziadio School of Business and Management in 2016, graduating with honors.

Early in his professional career, Hanson served as Director of Business Development for Covered Six, a private military and security company, before founding Garrison Defense, a weapons security firm. While these roles offered valuable business and leadership experience, his passion remained walking alongside college men in their faith journeys. During his junior year at Pepperdine, Hanson founded what would become Unshakable Men—a small group gathering around a fire to pray and openly discuss life’s trials, pain, and faith. Under his leadership, Unshakable Men has grown into a national ministry, with resources and experiences utilized by more than 40 colleges, the United States Army, and 3,000+ men across the country.

Through more than ten years of nonprofit leadership, Hanson recognized that while ministries often begin with a God-given vision, many struggle to grow and even maintain impact without strong organizational foundations. In response, he launched Unshakable Legacy, a division of Be Unshakable designed to provide curated professional advising services to nonprofit ministry leaders and connect them with a trusted network of experienced expert advisors. Hanson is dedicated to leveraging every personal and professional experience God has entrusted to him to help ministries flourish with faith, clarity, and lasting impact.

Areas of Expertise: Nonprofit Governance, Board Development, Executive Leadership, Organizational Strategy, and Risk & Compliance Oversight

Janet Kerr has faithfully served as the Board Co-Chair for Be Unshakable for nine years, bringing wisdom, excellence, and a heart for impact to the organization. She is Professor of Law Emeritus at the Caruso School of Law at Pepperdine University, where she taught for more than 30 years in corporate law and governance. During her tenure, Kerr held the esteemed Laure Sudreau Chair and served as Vice Chancellor of Pepperdine University, demonstrating servant leadership rooted in integrity, purpose, and a passion for developing value-driven leaders.

A respected scholar and entrepreneur, Kerr has authored numerous publications in corporate law and governance and has founded or co-founded several technology companies, including X-Labs and a data analytics firm later acquired by Bloomberg. Her diverse experience equips her to guide ministry executives through complex organizational decisions, strategic planning, and long-term structural health with clarity and confidence.

Kerr currently serves on the boards of AppFolio, Inc., La-Z-Boy, Inc., and Tilly’s, Inc., and has contributed her expertise to multiple public company boards since 2004. She is a member of the National Association of Corporate Directors and holds advanced certifications in cybersecurity oversight, disruptive technologies, and artificial intelligence, in addition to being a certified mediator. Through every role, Kerr leads with steadfast character and faith-driven conviction, embodying the resilience, wisdom, and excellence that define Unshakable Legacy’s mission to strengthen ministry leaders around the world.

Areas of Expertise: Nonprofit Financial Strategy, Sustainable Stewardship, Investment Oversight, and Organizational Growth

Viktor Hammer serves as a financial advisor who specializes in guiding nonprofit institutions and individuals toward achieving their mission and long-term goals through sustainable financial management and disciplined oversight. In addition to his professional role, Hammer has faithfully served as Co-Chair of the Board for Be Unshakable, bringing strategic insight, steady leadership, and a deep commitment to the organization’s mission.

Hammer earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and his Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with an academic emphasis in finance. He currently serves on multiple nonprofit boards throughout Southern California and the Southeast, where he is passionate about helping ministries and their leaders grow strategically—aligning financial stewardship, governance, and long-term planning with God-given vision and purpose.

Hammer is deeply committed to service both professionally and personally. He and his wife are passionate advocates for animal rescue and mental health awareness, having adopted their dogs through local rescue organizations and supporting initiatives that expand access to affordable, high-quality mental health services in their community. Through every role, Hammer seeks to steward resources wisely, strengthen leaders intentionally, and help ministries flourish with clarity, sustainability, and lasting impact.

Areas of Expertise: Legal Strategy, Religious Liberty & First Amendment Law, Risk & Compliance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Justice

Mathew Myatt serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, where he works to uphold the rule of law by prosecuting federal crimes and handling criminal appeals. With a deep commitment to justice and public service, Myatt seeks to advance the common good while helping ensure communities are protected and the legal system functions with integrity.

Prior to joining the Department of Justice, Myatt served as an associate at Akin Gump and as a teaching fellow at Harvard Law School, where he worked on First Amendment and religious-liberty cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and various federal courts of appeals. He also clerked for the Honorable Alice M. Batchelder of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Honorable Michael J. Truncale of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Earlier in his career, Myatt served as a legal fellow in Kampala, Uganda, contributing to public justice reform initiatives.

Myatt earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in political science and sociology from Pepperdine University. During his college years, he became involved with Be Unshakable’s ministry and has remained connected ever since. Passionate about sharing the Gospel and spiritual formation, Myatt is especially focused on helping others live out their faith in their work, families, and communities. He and his family attend Upperroom in Dallas, Texas, where they serve as leaders for first-year ministry students.

Areas of Expertise: Global Philanthropy, Major Donor Engagement, Humanitarian Strategy, Program Development, and Cross-Cultural Leadership

Sam Jackson has devoted more than four decades to advancing humanitarian solutions and strengthening global communities through faith-driven service. After earning his teaching credential and bachelor’s degree, as well as a Master of Arts from the University of Portland and a Doctorate in Education from Pepperdine University, he began his career in the late 1970s and went on to serve as a Senior Director of Philanthropy with World Vision. In this role, Jackson partnered with organizational leaders, social entrepreneurs, and program experts across Asia, West, Southern, and East Africa, Romania, and the United States to address some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Throughout his 41-year career, Jackson’s work focused on sustainable, high-impact initiatives including clean water access, sanitation and health, education engagement, emergency preparedness, disaster relief, and large-scale responses to poverty. During the final decade of his tenure with World Vision, he worked exclusively with major donors who were passionate about bringing clean water and improved health outcomes to the poorest of the poor. Prior to retiring in 2024, Jackson traveled to Africa more than 120 times alongside donors, helping connect vision, generosity, and tangible life-changing impact.

Guided by a deep commitment to faith, service, and relationship, Jackson brings wisdom, global perspective, and compassion to every endeavor. He and his wife, Sara, have been married for 47 years and are the proud parents of three children—Jessica, Joseph, and Madeline—and grandparents to three grandchildren. Through his lifetime of service, Jackson embodies the heart of Be Unshakable’s mission and purpose.

Areas of Expertise: Project Management, Operations Improvement, and Strategic Planning

Tyler White is the owner of Promise Packaging LLC and a certified Project Management Professional with more than 12 years of experience in business planning, program execution, and operational leadership. With a background in operations management for global organizations and Six Sigma certification in continuous improvement, White has built his career around helping organizations operate with clarity, efficiency, and purpose—all while seeking ways to serve others and advance God’s Kingdom through thoughtful administration and strategy.

Promise Packaging is a Christian organization operating within the foodservice industry, serving as a globally sourced supplier to restaurant chains across the Americas. Guided by its core values—Honoring God, Serving the Customer, Putting People Before Profits, and Having Fun—White leads the company with a commitment to excellence and faith-driven impact. The organization’s diverse customer base and international reach have created opportunities to share Christian values and the Word of God with individuals and teams around the world.

Prior to Promise Packaging, White served as a Program Manager at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he specialized in department development and continuous improvement strategies. During his time in Nashville, he was introduced to Be Unshakable and quickly aligned with its mission and leadership. Believing that many hands are doing God’s work—and that those hands are most effective when organized well—White approaches every project, organization, and experience as an opportunity to expand impact and steward people’s efforts in service of God’s greater purpose.

Areas of Expertise: Nonprofit Governance, Organizational Leadership, Risk Management, Executive Operations, Strategic Advisory, and Program Development & Delivery

Gary Hanson’s life objective is to serve the Lord wholeheartedly, to encourage and build up others in the Christian faith, and to participate in His kingdom work. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Utah, he received his J.D. from the Pepperdine University School of Law in 1980 and soon established his own law firm. He joined Pepperdine’s legal staff in 1982, became General Counsel in 1984, and was appointed Vice President and General Counsel in 2000, overseeing the university’s legal, regulatory, insurance, risk, equal opportunity, and emergency operations while serving as liaison to its governing board.

In 2006, Hanson was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where his responsibilities spanned broad operational, financial, legal, regulatory, governmental, human resource, construction, planning, and administrative functions. During his tenure, Hanson was instrumental in the university’s purchase, restoration, and conversion of the historic Château d’Hauteville in Switzerland into a fully functioning international campus. He worked closely with property owners and Swiss regulators to make this project a reality, significantly expanding Pepperdine’s global presence and study abroad opportunities. He also served on Pepperdine’s steering, management, and risk assessment committees; as Assistant Corporate Secretary; and as a director or responsible officer for several of the university’s international entities. Known for his leadership, conflict-resolution skills, and genuine care for people, he received both the Margaret J. Weber Ally Award and the 2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Caruso School of Law.

An experienced attorney in the nonprofit arena, Hanson has taught education law, negotiation and settlement advocacy, legal research and writing, business law, and international communications and negotiations. Motivated by his faith, he has helped establish three churches and continues to support ministries and leaders with humility and wisdom. Since retiring from Pepperdine on July 1, 2024, Hanson has dedicated his time to faith, family, and the continued success of Unshakable Ministries, where he serves as an expert advisor for Unshakable Legacy.

Areas of Expertise: Intellectual Property Strategy, Nonprofit Legal Compliance, Organizational Risk Management, Startup Advisory, and Executive Decision Support

Dan Cislo is the Managing Partner of Cislo & Thomas LLP, where he has served since 1987, and is a nationally recognized leader in intellectual property law. He earned his B.S. in Systems Engineering (Electro-mechanical) from UCLA and his J.D. from Loyola Law School before beginning his legal career with Pretty, Schroeder, Brueggemann & Clark in Los Angeles. With more than three decades of experience advising organizations on legal strategy, compliance, and operational risk, Cislo brings a wealth of expertise to ministry leaders navigating complex legal and organizational challenges.

A highly decorated attorney, Cislo has been honored repeatedly for his excellence and leadership, including recognition as one of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Most Influential Lawyers, a Trusted Advisor by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal, and a Top Attorney of Southern California by Los Angeles Magazine. He has received numerous national and global awards, including multiple distinctions as Intellectual Property Practitioner of the Year, Business Start-Up IP Law Firm of the Year in California, and ongoing inclusion in Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and the Super Lawyers list from 2013–2025. Cislo is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, multiple federal and state courts, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and previously the Canadian Patent & Trademark Office.

With extensive involvement in over 500 intellectual property cases, Cislo is a trusted authority in patent, trademark, copyright, licensing, litigation, and unfair competition matters, particularly for organizations working with emerging technologies and entrepreneurial ventures. His leadership extends into numerous professional and community boards, including the Santa Monica Bar Association Board of Trustees (Past President), Malibu Presbyterian Church (Elder), multiple nonprofit boards, and industry associations. Through every role, Cislo demonstrates integrity, strategic clarity, and a commitment to strengthening leaders—qualities that align deeply with Unshakable Legacy’s mission to equip nonprofits and ministries for long-term, purpose-driven impact.

Areas of Expertise: Fundraising Strategy, Major Gifts Development, Fundraising Plan Design, and Board Engagement

Michelle Conn serves as Director of Strategic Partnerships for International Justice Mission (IJM), a global organization dedicated to bringing freedom and protection to children, women, and men suffering from violence and slavery. Conn joined IJM in 1999 as the organization’s fifth staff member and its first fundraiser. Over 27 years, Conn has played a critical role in securing the financial resources needed to scale IJM’s proven protection model to 33 field offices across 19 countries. She believes the Lord continues to work miracles through small steps of obedience and faithfulness in this ministry of justice.

In addition to her work with IJM, Conn provides consulting support to nonprofit organizations throughout Middle Tennessee in the areas of fundraising, fundraising plan development, development staff coaching and management, and board engagement. She regularly leads workshops and certificate programs through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to joining IJM, Conn spent 10 years with United Way organizations in Jacksonville, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; and Nashville, Tennessee, taking on increasing leadership responsibilities for annual fundraising campaigns.

Conn believes deeply in the partnership between ministries and their donors and is passionate about helping organizations align donor passions with measurable, mission-driven impact. She is honored to support Unshakable Legacy and its work to help ministries steward relationships well, demonstrate impact clearly, and secure the resources needed to advance Christ’s Kingdom on Earth.

Areas of Expertise: GAAP Financial Accounting & Reporting, Budgeting, Treasury Management, and Audit Readiness

Taylor Mathews is a Certified Public Accountant and serves as Financial Controller for CarePayment Technologies, Inc., where he partners with healthcare providers to improve organizational financial health while supporting patients through accessible 0% APR financing solutions. By helping individuals and families receive care without unnecessary financial burden, Mathews brings both technical expertise and compassion to his work. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Master of Business Administration from Murray State University.

Prior to joining CarePayment, Mathews spent six years at a large regional accounting firm in Nashville, Tennessee, providing assurance services to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. His work focused on ensuring compliance with GAAP reporting requirements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing financial transparency—enabling organizational leaders to remain focused on their mission while building trust and confidence among donors, boards, and other stakeholders.

With a passion for clarity and stewardship, Mathews is dedicated to removing confusion and complexity from financial reporting so leaders can make informed decisions with confidence. He believes clear, understandable financial insight empowers ministries and organizations to steward resources faithfully, plan wisely, and pursue long-term sustainability in service of their calling.

Areas of Expertise: Brand Strategy, Creative Leadership, Strategic Communication, Marketing Systems, and Ministry Messaging

Steven Carter is a creative executive and ministry leader with more than two decades of experience serving organizations at the intersection of faith, leadership, and communication. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Creative at Instrumental, one of the world’s largest HubSpot marketing agencies, where Carter helps organizations clarify their message, strengthen their brand, and build marketing systems that support sustainable growth and long-term impact.

Prior to his work in the agency space, Carter was ordained and served in full-time ministry for ten years, holding leadership roles across student ministry, creative arts, and worship ministry. This season shaped his deep understanding of both the spiritual and practical challenges ministry leaders face—particularly the need to communicate vision clearly, align teams effectively, and steward creativity in service of the mission. His combined ministry and executive experience allows Carter to bridge the gap between calling and execution with wisdom, empathy, and strategic insight.

Now residing in South Georgia with his wife and three daughters, Carter is passionate about helping ministries and faith-driven organizations tell their story with clarity and purpose. As an Expert Advisor with Unshakable Legacy, he brings a pastoral and strategic approach to branding, creative strategy, and communication—helping leaders build systems and messages that are not only compelling, but unshakable in the work God has called them to do.

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Areas of Expertise: Financial Stewardship, Nonprofit Accounting, CFO-Level Advisory, Audit Readiness, and Strategic Planning

Michelle Anderson is the founder of Redeeming Revenue LLC and a trusted financial advisor with 28 years of experience serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations. For Anderson, accounting is more than numbers — it is a calling to serve with integrity, excellence, and heart. She has dedicated her career to helping leaders gain financial clarity and confidence so they can focus on the mission God has entrusted to them.

Before launching Redeeming Revenue, Anderson spent six years as a Senior Business Outsourcing and Strategy Specialist at Eide Bailly LLP, supporting clients in audit readiness, business advisory, cash flow forecasting, sales tax preparation, payroll processing, and growth strategy consulting. Her background also includes extensive work in tax preparation, outsourced CFO services, and organizational financial stewardship for a wide range of clients.

Rooted in her faith, Anderson named her firm Redeeming Revenue to reflect her mission to bring order, purpose, and redemption to finances. She believes every dollar tells a story — and when stewarded well, those stories reveal God’s provision and faithfulness. Whether guiding a new nonprofit through its first budget or helping an established ministry plan for sustainable growth, Anderson approaches every engagement with a servant’s heart and a passion for seeing leaders thrive.

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Areas of Expertise: Vision Casting, Early-Stage Business Formation, Nonprofit Leadership, Strategic Growth, and Marketing Strategy

Dave Culbreath is a disciple of Jesus, husband to Lindsay, and father to three remarkable young men. A visionary leader who is both a dreamer and a doer, Culbreath specializes in turning ideas into realities and concepts into sustainable initiatives. From managing teams within hyper-growth organizations to bootstrapping startups from launch to acquisition, his diverse experience has uniquely equipped him to lead with creativity, clarity, and executional excellence.

With a professional background spanning early-stage business formation, marketing, and nonprofit management, Culbreath brings practical wisdom to leaders seeking to build strong foundations and scale mission-driven work. A Nashville native, he currently serves as Executive Director of Operations and Multiplication at Onward Church Planting, where his leadership helps expand disciple-making movements globally by strengthening operational systems and multiplying ministry initiatives.

In addition, Culbreath co-founded One53, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and building homes to bring hope to the next generation in Jamaica. Through every endeavor, he is passionate about helping ministries and their leaders grow strategically—aligning bold vision with disciplined execution to advance the Gospel with lasting, Kingdom impact. His unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, operational leadership, and ministry experience makes him a natural fit for Unshakable Legacy’s mission to equip leaders with the strategic clarity and foundation needed to build enduring, mission-driven organizations.