Executive Director, Walter & Elise Haas Fund
Jamie Allison is devoted to building a healthy, just, and vibrant society, one in which we work creatively and collaboratively to bring the benefits of inclusive community to all. Before joining the Walter & Elise Haas Fund as its Executive Director in 2018, Jamie helped lead the...
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President, Surdna Foundation
Don Chen is the President of the Surdna Foundation where he leads the 100-year old foundation’s efforts to strengthen and further leverage its commitment to social justice.Prior to his appointment, Don was the Director of the Cities & States program at the Ford Foundation, where...
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President, The Brinson Foundation
Jim Parsons is the President of The Brinson Foundation, a private family foundation based in Chicago which supports education and scientific research programs. Jim is a past chair of the Board of Directors of Forefront (formerly Donors Forum), where he continues to serve on the Development...
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Incoming President and CEO, National Center for Family Philanthropy
Nicholas (Nick) Tedesco is the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). NCFP provides the resources, community, and encouragement families need to transform their values into effective giving that makes a lasting impact...
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CEO, The Russell Family Foundation
Richard Woo is the chief executive officer of The Russell Family Foundation, where he collaborates with the board to guide the Foundation's strategic planning, programs and community affairs. Richard joined the organization in 2000 and has worked with three generations of the Russell...
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Coach, Podcaster, Founder, Successful Generations, Vice Chair and Trustee, Frey Foundation
Through her company, Successful Generations, Ellie Frey Zagel offers coaching and support to next gen leaders in the family philanthropy and family business space. Her coaching is designed to help leaders find balance in their lives, achieve their goals, and ultimately attain personal...
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