Team
The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation team brings a variety of backgrounds and experience from the public, nonprofit and private sectors. The team includes management experts, attorneys, healthcare experts, and former nonprofit leaders. They are passionate about the potential for bold social entrepreneurs to make long-term change in the world and honored to work alongside them.
DRK Boards
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William H. DraperCo-Chair, DRK Board -
Robin Richards DonohoeCo-Chair, DRK Board -
Robert Steven KaplanCo-Chair, DRK Board -
Jim BildnerCEO, DRK and Member, DRK Board -
Sue GordonStrategic Advisory Board Member -
Jeremy HeimansStrategic Advisory Board Member -
Kathleen SebeliusStrategic Advisory Board Member -
Ruth J. SimmonsStrategic Advisory Board Member
Team
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Abby CrockerSenior Executive Assistant -
Anika Warren WoodOperating Partner & Chief Organizational Effectiveness Officer and Member, Operating Committee -
Ashley PlagaDirector, Digital Media and Communications -
Cheyenne KooijmanPartnership Associate - Europe -
Craig LeeManaging Director -
Danielle DhillonAssociate -
Dipak KumarSenior Analyst -
Emily EdwardsSenior Director, Portfolio Fundraising Strategies -
Elizabeth Berry GipsVenture Partner -
Heather CrainDirector, Donor and Alumni Relations -
Holly KuzmichManaging Director -
Kanini MutooniManaging Director -
Karen Serem WaithakaAfrica-based Portfolio Advisor -
Kathryn ShehadeChief Communications Officer -
Kim KoontzAssociate Director, Portfolio Support Initiatives -
Kristin Groos RichmondSenior Fellow -
Kristina HudelsonLegal and Financial Operations Lead -
Lara MetcalfManaging Director -
Lisa JordanManaging Director -
Margo DrakosManaging Director -
Mary LachnitController -
Matthew DennManaging Director -
Meg RudyAssociate -
Michelle De La IslaManaging Director -
Mobola da-SilvaAfrica-based Portfolio Advisor -
Nancy HuangChief of Staff -
Nicco MeleVenture Partner -
Norbert CichonPrincipal -
Oliver RothschildManaging Director -
Pam IngebrigtsonExecutive Assistant -
Rachel MacauleyPrincipal & Africa Lead, Sourcing and Diligence -
Reneè HallSenior Fellow -
Rob TashimaSenior Director, Pipeline and Partnerships -
Sarah LauAnalyst -
Shan Soe-LinVenture Partner -
Shariff CarlosIT and Facilities Lead -
Shelyna BrownSenior Fellow -
Silmara ConnorsExecutive Assistant -
Stephanie KhuranaManaging Partner & COO and Member, Operating Committee -
Steve McCormickVenture Partner -
Sylvie KahlReceptionist & Administrative Assistant -
Zeryn SarpangalCFO and Member, Operating Committee
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.@teamameelio is one of @FastCompany's most innovative nonprofits of 2023! Ameelio leverages software to fight mass… https://t.co/e5Xq0hAMQk
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Great interview feat @DrDanielsJr. Through mental health counseling, coaching & advocacy, @FathersUplift helps fath… https://t.co/kdAO4FuaGS
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Great interview feat. @uiweala1, CEO of @TheAfricaCenter. Hear how The Africa Center advances thought and action ar… https://t.co/aLJLeBzdwV
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For #BlackHistoryMonth, @FoodCorps service member Shalynn Brooks created a special lesson that teaches elementary s… https://t.co/gL8nc05uDP
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.@WeAdvancePeace is breaking the cycle of gun violence in urban US neighborhoods by providing transformational oppo… https://t.co/ko6ly6dXA5
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For their work to ensure every American has access to clean running water and proper sanitation at home,… https://t.co/1ipFfvN3L5
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DRK Entrepreneur Maen Mahfoud is named a recipient of the @IrvineFdn Leadership Award. Congrats, Maen! Thank you fo… https://t.co/Nc4Kr1ENoG
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20 years ago when we began this work, the thought—let alone the reality—that our portfolio could have this kind of… https://t.co/BBlBy4yPvT
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“I got to see smiles, giggles and little children reaching for a hand.” Lisa Jordan, DRK Managing Director, has… https://t.co/OQrXAZ5vop
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Students living in coastal India were asked, “What’s the farthest place you’d want to go?” @tarunch was saddened by… https://t.co/mMEkscNmn4
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Funding Opportunity: The 2023 @TheJMKaplanFund Innovation Prize will award $175k to 10 nonprofits and social entrep… https://t.co/IgJ3A8p06y
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.@friendshipbench is creating safe spaces and a sense of belonging to enhance people's quality of life by training… https://t.co/z9vGNE0ru1
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For 20 years, DRK has been finding, funding & supporting extraordinary orgs working to solve society’s biggest prob… https://t.co/qgAuvfJRoV
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Millions of Americans are left out of our emergency help system, like those who are deaf. @911access, a tech npo th… https://t.co/95CUxOGk3C
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Happening now: the launch of DRK's new Perspectives series feat. a discussion on the college-to-career pipeline w/… https://t.co/SvdESWchIa
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Congratulations to all of the 2023 @ElevatePrize winners, including DRK Entrepreneurs Atif Javed (@Tarjimly), Bianc… https://t.co/hpeuB0epAg
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Launching today! DRK's new Perspectives series feat. a conversation on the college-to-career pipeline w/ Dr. Ruth J… https://t.co/NflEepqxzh