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People Who Help Shape What's Possible.

Different perspectives. Shared purpose. A collective commitment to expanding pathways to opportunity.

Leadership

Leadership

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Char Chang

Director of Strategic Communications & Policy

Char leads strategic communications and policy engagement, helping translate the Foundation's vision into clear and meaningful public dialogue.

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Casey Littlefield van der Stricht

Director of Impact & Strategic Investments

Casey helps guide the Foundation's approach to identifying opportunities and initiatives with the potential to create meaningful and lasting impact.

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Libby Smiley

Director of Strategy & Global Initiatives

Libby provides strategic leadership across initiatives designed to expand access to opportunity and support meaningful progress.

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Barry Elkus

Director of Operations & Organizational Development

Barry helps strengthen the operational foundations that enable the organization to work effectively and grow responsibly.

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Craig Hufford

Director of Innovation & Opportunity

Craig focuses on emerging ideas and new approaches that may open pathways toward meaningful progress.

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Team

Team

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Christy Facchetti

Director of Programs & Community Impact

Christy helps shape programs and initiatives that connect the Foundation's broader vision with meaningful outcomes for people and communities.

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Megan Jaimes Werry

Director of Partnerships & Global Engagement

Megan leads efforts to strengthen meaningful relationships and collaboration across people, organizations and communities.

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Lin Watson

Director of Research, Learning & Insights

Lin leads the Foundation's approach to learning, insight and knowledge development.

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Sandra Chilton

Director of Grants & Programme Administration

Sandra oversees the administration of grants and programme processes, helping ensure applicants experience clarity, fairness and consistency.

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Sarah E. Jones

Director of Education & Talent Pathways

Sarah leads work focused on education, skills and the pathways that help people prepare for and reach opportunity.

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Benjamin F. Rodriguez

Director of Finance & Stewardship

Benjamin guides the Foundation's financial stewardship, ensuring resources are managed with care, discipline and long-term perspective.

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Stephanie Dunn

Director of Digital Experience & Access

Stephanie leads the Foundation's digital experience, working to make opportunity easier to find, understand and act on.

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