Dr. River Sturdivant is chief executive officer of the Arthur Dean Family Foundation, where she leads strategy and partnerships to advance relationship-centered philanthropy in support of thriving young people and communities. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, education, and consulting in the United States and internationally.
River holds a doctorate in adult learning and development from Lesley University and is known for her holistic, learning-centered approach to leadership grounded in emotional intelligence and values-based practice. She is also a registered yoga teacher and reiki master teacher, integrating mindfulness and embodied practices into her work on sustainable leadership.