Program Officer
CurrentIn this role, I support grant applicants with grant request development and learn alongside of grant partners following grant awards. In my time at the Foundation, I have worked to advance a focus on equity, trust based philanthropy, general operating funding, and participatory grantmaking.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: I co-lead the Foundation's work to integrate a racial equity framework into our overall strategy. This has included conducting internal assessments, supporting the Foundation staff and trustees' professional development, and most recently, guiding a consulting engagement.Participatory Philanthropy: The Foundation has grown its efforts to listen to our partners over the years, from creating feedback loops and co-creating events with grantees, to working directly with young people with disabilities and behavioral health issues affected by our work. This transformation has led to the launch of an Advisory Team using a participatory grantmaking strategy.Capacity Building: My focus on capacity building at the Foundation resulted in efforts to support grantee service providers in their transition from fee-for-service to value- based reimbursement and managed care. This has included hosting convenings, supporting cohort-based work, and guiding internal staff professional development.