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Gwyneth Tripp is the director of grantmaking practice at the Stupski Foundation and leads the continual evolution of its grantmaking, development of knowledge sharing practices, and smooth administration of grants. She joined the Foundation in January 2019 as the grants manager. In that role, Gwyneth was responsible for processing and managing grants and co-led a comprehensive grant process redesign to bring… Read More

Ambar Cristina Hanson, MPA, is the Executive Director at Mortenson Family Foundation. She recently transitioned into this role after overseeing the Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families grant program for the past 4 years. Previously, Ambar worked as Chief External Relations Officer at Hiawatha Academies, a network of K-12 free public high-performing charter schools in South Minneapolis. Ambar moved to… Read More

Fred is Managing Director, Marketing and Business Development of Schwab Charitable, and is responsible for engaging and building relationships with donors, financial advisors and charities in order to help increase the impact and efficiency of giving in the United States. He has also led an innovative marketing, communications, and partnerships strategy that has established Schwab Charitable as a leader in… Read More

Erika Seth Davies, is the Chief Executive Officer at Rhia Ventures. She is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in development and fundraising, program design, collaboration and partnership management, and racial equity advocacy. Erika is the Founder of The Racial Equity Asset Lab (The REAL), a venture that centers racial equity in impact investing and works… Read More

Renee Karibi-Whyte leads Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors’ efforts to share its research and expertise on impactful philanthropic practice with individuals, families, and organizations seeking to accelerate social change. As a member of the executive team and head of communications & partnerships, Renee is intimately involved with RPA’s Theory of the Foundation initiative, Strategic Time Horizon research, Philanthropy Roadmap guides, and other… Read More

Leslie Ramyk is currently the executive director of the Conant Family Foundation, a family foundation focused on racial, environmental, and reproductive justice. CFF has shifted some of its grantmaking to a BIPOC community-led external review team and intends to increase the proportion of funding granted this way in the future. Leslie is a founding member of the Chicago Racial Justice Pooled… Read More

Megan Costigan is a Third Generation (3G) member of the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF) and is a part-time Program Manager at the Foundation. She served as Chair of TFF’s Next Generation Advisory Board (NGAB) from 2012-2016. Megan now serves as the TFF Advisor to the Next Generation Advisory Board. In addition, in 2007, she held a one-year seat on the… Read More

Jean Buckley is the President of the Tracy Family Foundation. She has served in this position since 1997 through present day. Jean is a second-generation Tracy family member.  There are 131 living Tracy family members in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations ranging in ages from 1 month to 72 years.  The Tracy Family Foundation is funded by her family’s… Read More

Nwamaka is the CEO of the Kataly Foundation and Managing Director of the Restorative Economies Fund. In her roles, Nwamaka collaborates with the Kataly team to lead the foundation’s day to day operations, while holding the community-centered strategy and vision for the Fund. With a background in community organizing, electoral campaigns, policy and advocacy work on racial, social and environmental… Read More

Cathy Cha is president & CEO of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund. Under her leadership, the Fund is exploring new and innovative approaches to advancing equality and justice so every person has opportunities to thrive and to live life with dignity and hope. Cathy’s path-breaking approach to collaboration among funders, movements, nonprofits, and government has helped spark wide-ranging… Read More