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As president of the Ford Foundation, and in my service on numerous boards of directors, I’ve observed a growing crisis of leadership in the U.S. Now,…
As president of the Ford Foundation, and in my service on numerous boards of directors, I’ve observed a growing crisis of leadership in the U.S. Now,…
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I’m humbled and honored to be elected president of the National Gallery of Art- a volunteer board role that will allow me to continue working in the…
I’m humbled and honored to be elected president of the National Gallery of Art- a volunteer board role that will allow me to continue working in the…
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Today, we remember Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary whose leadership and philanthropy shaped the landscape of business and social change in #India…
Today, we remember Mr. Ratan Naval Tata, a visionary whose leadership and philanthropy shaped the landscape of business and social change in #India…
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Education
Honors & Awards
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Distinguished Alumnus Award
The University of Texas at Austin
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Fellow
Council for Urban Design
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Fellow
Council on Foreign Relations
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Honorary Degree
Bard College
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Honorary Degree
Miami Dade College
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Honorary Order of the Coif
The University of Texas at Austin
Organizations
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Arcus Foundation
Board Member
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Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies
Board Member
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National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Board Member
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New York City Ballet
Board Member
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Board Member
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The High Line
Board Member
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Maria Torres-Springer is a brilliant leader and dedicated public servant who has worked to create a better future for all New Yorkers with humility…
Maria Torres-Springer is a brilliant leader and dedicated public servant who has worked to create a better future for all New Yorkers with humility…
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I am proud to announce the launch of the West Africa Democracy Fund, which, in partnership with Open Society Foundations, MacArthur Foundation, and…
I am proud to announce the launch of the West Africa Democracy Fund, which, in partnership with Open Society Foundations, MacArthur Foundation, and…
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#India has created innovative models of social change spearheaded by civil society organizations, several of which have been replicated in countries…
#India has created innovative models of social change spearheaded by civil society organizations, several of which have been replicated in countries…
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The Visible/Invisible exhibit at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) is a powerful and compelling exploration of women’s representation and ideas…
The Visible/Invisible exhibit at the Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) is a powerful and compelling exploration of women’s representation and ideas…
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I was inspired by my discussions with the Ford Foundation’s partners in #India, including youth fellows, workers, and leaders who shared their…
I was inspired by my discussions with the Ford Foundation’s partners in #India, including youth fellows, workers, and leaders who shared their…
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Moving from #GenerosityToJustice requires us to ask, “What are you doing with your privilege? What are we willing to give up?” When Marlene Engelhorn…
Moving from #GenerosityToJustice requires us to ask, “What are you doing with your privilege? What are we willing to give up?” When Marlene Engelhorn…
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It was great to speak with women philanthropists in India on the catalytic role of philanthropy in shaping a gender-equitable future in #India and…
It was great to speak with women philanthropists in India on the catalytic role of philanthropy in shaping a gender-equitable future in #India and…
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Fascinating to see and experience how partners in #India are leveraging storytelling, popular culture and tech platform interventions to shift gender…
Fascinating to see and experience how partners in #India are leveraging storytelling, popular culture and tech platform interventions to shift gender…
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Thank you, Ambassador Garcetti, for your leadership on the potential of philanthropy to contribute to the India@2047 vision. The Ford Foundation is a…
Thank you, Ambassador Garcetti, for your leadership on the potential of philanthropy to contribute to the India@2047 vision. The Ford Foundation is a…
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I am excited to be in #India this week where the Ford Foundation has been a proud partner for over 70 years. I was pleased to meet with women leaders…
I am excited to be in #India this week where the Ford Foundation has been a proud partner for over 70 years. I was pleased to meet with women leaders…
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Centering gender in #India is on a determined path. Millions of women and girls are bending the long arc of this journey towards justice. To get…
Centering gender in #India is on a determined path. Millions of women and girls are bending the long arc of this journey towards justice. To get…
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This month, world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA) and #ClimateWeekNYC, working together to address…
This month, world leaders gathered in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA) and #ClimateWeekNYC, working together to address…
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Telling and elevating diverse stories has the power to catalyze social movements. Thank you to Secretary Hillary Clinton and Shonda Rhimes for a…
Telling and elevating diverse stories has the power to catalyze social movements. Thank you to Secretary Hillary Clinton and Shonda Rhimes for a…
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