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Teri Behrens

Posted on June 1, 2021

Teri Behrens joined the Johnson Center in 2009 and currently serves as the executive director. She is also the founder and editor-in-chief of The Foundation Review, the peer-reviewed journal on philanthropy published quarterly by the center. Teri is focused on embedding equity in the center’s work, building bridges between funders and nonprofits, and creating new career pathways in the sector. Previously, Teri… Read More

Anthony Richardson

Posted on June 1, 2021

Anthony Richardson became president of The George Gund Foundation in 2022. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as executive director of The Nord Family Foundation in Amherst, OH, where he previously served as an associate director and program officer. Before working in philanthropy, Anthony held positions in the private sector, K-12 education, higher education, and government. In 2011, he… Read More

Sharon Shapiro

Posted on May 26, 2021

Sharon Shapiro has been an active member of the Greater Boston Philanthropic community for many years. Her current projects reflect her family’s deep commitment to promoting disability inclusion in the Jewish community. She is also passionate about teaching teens about philanthropy – serving on the Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston (TFGB). Sharon has made major contributions to inclusive Jewish… Read More

Shira Ruderman

Posted on May 26, 2021

Shira Ruderman is a professional philanthropist and social activist. She serves as the Executive Director of the Ruderman Family Foundation, a private family foundation that invests in three primary areas of focus: advocating for and advancing the inclusion of people with disabilities throughout our society, strengthening the relationship between Israel and the American Jewish community, and modeling the practice of… Read More

Drew Payne

Posted on May 24, 2021

Drew has a passion for education, health and community development. Prior to launching UpMetrics, Drew founded UHV Group, providing operating advisory services to Blackstone portfolio companies within the real estate and education sector. Additionally, Drew has focused on real estate and social impact investing, as well as traditional philanthropy as Vice President of the Payne Family Foundation. Born and raised… Read More

Gwen Shivers

Posted on May 12, 2021

Gwen Shivers is a long time resident of the Brightmoor neighborhood in northwest Detroit, a veteran early childhood education provider, and the owner and operator of Ms. Gwen’s Heaven’s Angels Day Care… Read More

Mailee Walker

Posted on May 12, 2021

Mailee became executive director of the Claneil Foundation in 2007. Prior to joining the Claneil Foundation, she was vice president, communication/program officer of the Wells Fargo Regional Foundation. She previously served as executive director of the Stanford Medical Youth Science Program and project coordinator for the Neighborhood Improvement Initiative in California. Mailee serves as a board member of Ones Up… Read More

Betsy Erickson

Posted on May 5, 2021

Betsy Erickson leads Arabella’s work with family and individual clients, supporting them to further their learning, collaboration, and philanthropic goals. During her 14 years at Arabella, Betsy has helped dozens of clients design and launch strategies and run grantmaking programs on issues ranging from conservation to experiential education. Betsy draws on her study and practical experience in systems and family… Read More

Marlene Young

Posted on May 4, 2021

Marlene B. Young is President of Delaplaine Foundation, Inc., a private foundation based in Frederick committed to the enrichment of communities and families by supporting programs that strengthen education, arts and sciences, historical preservation, spiritual enlightenment and physical well-being.  Additionally, she is Vice President of Great Southern Enterprises, Inc., a management services firm in Frederick specializing in venture capital funding… Read More

Janine Mason

Posted on April 29, 2021

Janine Mason is the founder and architect of the nationally recognized Fieldstone Leadership Network, a continuum of leadership training and learning opportunities for nonprofit leaders. Recognized as a convener, connector and cheerleader, Janine has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 30 years, leading the Fieldstone Foundation as its Executive Director and working with the Weingart Foundation as a consulting… Read More

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