Our Team
Emily Quick Schriver
Chief Executive Officer
Emily Quick Schriver is the Chief Executive Officer of The Matriots Education Fund. As CEO, Emily leads the organization’s mission to work towards a world where all women have equality, influence, and power. In this role, she partners across the state with engaged Ohioans to demystify the political arena so that women understand – and leverage – the power of their participation.
Emily joined The Matriots in 2021, following a career as a lawyer representing institutions of higher education on issues of public policy and regulatory compliance. Most recently, she was an attorney in the Office of Legal Affairs at The Ohio State University, and before that she was a Washington, D.C.-based associate at the international law firm Hogan Lovells US, LLP.
Emily holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago and a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. Raised in central Ohio, she now lives in the Columbus area with her husband, three daughters, and devoted dog.
Emily’s preferred pronouns are she/hers.
Sara Brintnall
Director of Development and Operational Strategy
Sara helps to shape and drive the organization’s fundraising efforts and operational initiatives in alignment with The Matriots Education Fund mission and vision. Sara grew up in Cleveland, Ohio where she was fascinated by local- and state-level politics. In high school she spent her evenings and weekends phone banking and canvassing for local candidates and dreamed of one day running for public office herself. Sara is passionate about supporting women and is excited to engage in this work encouraging representation in Ohio government.
Sara holds a BA in Biology from the College of Wooster and a JD from the Cleveland State University College of Law. Prior to coming to The Matriots, Sara was most recently the Operations Manager at The Education Trust-Midwest in Detroit, Michigan; an organization advocating for high academic achievement for all students, particularly those of color and living in poverty.
Sara’s preferred pronouns are she/hers.
Fizz White
Deputy Director of Mission Programs & Communications
Fizz White helps to shape and oversee our programatic and communications initiatives in alignment with the mission and vission of The Matriots Education Fund. In this roll, they work to create more awareness and build accessibility for women to understand the levers and processes of the local and statewide political landscape to drive participation.They are instrumental in moving forward the strategy and implementation of impactful Matriots events, programs, and campaigns.
Fizz grew up in Cincinnati and graduated from Xavier University in 2020 with a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and the Public and a minor in Gender and Diversity Studies. Prior to coming to The Matriots, Fizz most recently worked as a legislative aide to Rep. Sedrick Denson of Cincinnati.
Fizz’s pronouns are they/them.
Heather Blackmon-doForno
Contract Executive Assistant
As Executive Assistant, Heather supports the CEO and administrative needs of the Matriots Education Fund to further amplify its mission. Heather joined the Matriots in 2021, coming to the team with vast professional and volunteer experiences such as administrative services, event planning, fundraising, and marketing.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art from The Ohio State University and is a passionate world traveler, foodie, and dog lover. Originally from Northwest Ohio, she now lives in Columbus with her husband and husky.
Heather’s preferred pronouns are she/hers.