Our Leadership

Abigail Widynski

Abigail Widynski, the Founder of Sovereign Philanthropy, is a passionate international project advisor and strategist who has woven her life’s work between humanitarian initiatives and the private sector. After partnering in a healthcare M&A firm in her early career, Abigail went on to consult in stakeholder communications, developing marketing strategies for a number of cross-sectoral clients in the U.S. and Europe. She has overseen a female entrepreneurship grant program in Georgia and Armenia, served on boards for children’s relief organizations and is a published author.

Our Board of Directors

Jake Watson

Jake Watson is a luxury real estate professional in Nashville, TN, with a background in marketing management. Jake spend the first half of his life living in Ukraine and the country of Georgia. His experience and knowledge of the culture and climate in Eastern Europe has given him a heart for the people there and a passion for the mission of Sovereign Philanthropy.

Gail Carroway

N. G. (Gail) Carraway brings decades of experience in the technology and automotive business sectors, having worked as a computer programmer, application developer, and business analyst after graduating summa cum laude in Business with a focus on Information Systems. Alongside her professional career, she has pursued an enduring interest in the history, culture, and biblical foundations of Israel, including the study of Hebrew and the Jewish roots of Western faith traditions. Gail is the author of a book exploring these themes and is currently working on her second.

Owen Seay

Owen Seay is a junior board member at Sovereign Philanthropy and a recent graduate of Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. He is actively pursuing his real estate goals while bringing his sharp analytical skills and goal-oriented mindset to the organization. Owen’s ability to blend strategic business thinking with thoughtful philanthropic stewardship makes him a valuable contributor to Sovereign Philanthropy’s vision and impact.

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