Our Story
CG Charitable was founded in 2004 by Charles and Gloria Pope—the "C" and "G" behind our name. Inspired by a shared desire to create a lasting impact, they launched the foundation with a clear goal: to help individuals living in poverty gain the tools and opportunities they need to become self-sufficient and build better futures. They now serve as members of the board at CG Charitable.
CG Charitable consists of a Board of Directors and a team of four who help bring their vision to life. The team includes Charles and Gloria’s son, Chris Pope, and three analysts—Kennedy, Alondra, and Jenny—who work closely to advance the foundation’s mission.
Meet the Team
Christopher Pope, Executive Director
Chris graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University with a BA in Communications and minors in Statistics and Business Management. After graduation, Chris joined Teach for America and was placed as an English/Spanish dual immersion elementary school teacher. He taught in a predominately migrant community for two years while pursuing a BCLAD credential (Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development) at San Jose State University. He then attended Stanford University where he earned an MA in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership (POLS). After graduating, Chris joined Seagate Technology where he specialized in corporate finance systems management, business planning, and executive reporting. Chris joined CG Charitable full-time in 2021 and has directed all research and operations since that time.
Kennedy Lister Goodwin,
Research Analyst
Kennedy joined CG Charitable in May of 2024 after graduating from Brigham Young University. She majored in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic with a minor in nonprofit management. In addition to Arabic, she studied French and is fluent in Thai. Her international experience includes formative years living in Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands, serving as a missionary in Thailand, studying Arabic in Jordan, and traveling to Kenya and Uganda. She recently married Kylan, her best friend and favorite travel partner. They currently live in Utah and enjoy traveling, spending time in the mountains, and connecting with people in their community.
Alondra Felix Silvestre,
Research Analyst
Alondra joined CG Charitable in May 2025 after earning a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Brigham Young University. Originally from the Dominican Republic, she is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her professional experience includes reopening a legal clinic in Rexburg, Idaho for asylum seekers, supporting the launch of a mobile clinic for victims of human trafficking in northern Dominican Republic, and helping to launch a mental health program in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is passionate about community development, social justice, and expanding access to essential services. Alondra currently lives in Utah and enjoys hiking, traveling, and making friends from around the world.
Jenny Charters,
Business Analyst
Jenny joined CG Charitable in April 2025 after graduating from Brigham Young University with a BS in Economics and minors in Business and Sociology. While at BYU, she worked as a research assistant in the Economics Department and served as president of the Economics Student Association. She is passionate about the economics of education and enjoys exploring how institutions shape opportunities around the world. Jenny speaks Spanish and spent a semester studying abroad at the University of Alcalá in Spain. Originally from Arizona, she now lives in Utah and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
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