People in the News (04/07/2024): appointments, promotions, obituaries

A black-and-white collage of headshots.

Daniels Fund in Denver has announced the selection of JOSH GREEN as senior vice president of the fund’s scholarship program. Green previously served as director of development for the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs.

The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Newark, New Jersey, has announced the expansion of board chair PRESTON PINKETT III’s role to include additional leadership of the foundation and staff until the president and CEO role is filled. Preston has served on the board for 22 years—the last five as chair.

The Samuel H. Kress Foundation in New York City has announced the appointment of JULIA MARCIARI-ALEXANDER as president. Marciari-Alexander previously served as executive director and CEO of the Walters Art Museum.

The Surdna Foundation in New York City has announced the appointment of GERALDINE LOPEZ as office assistant. Lopez previously worked for A Thousand Stories Events, where she assisted in event logistics and day-of-support for clients.

The California Health Care Foundation has announced the election of KRISTIN TORRES MOWAT and DEBORAH DEAS to its board of directors. Torres Mowat, a partner at Health Velocity Capital, previously served as senior vice president for corporate and business development for Castlight Health. Deas is dean of the UCR School of Medicine.

Asia Society in New York City has announced the selection of CHANTAL BERNARD as managing director of philanthropy. Bernard previously served as associate vice president of advancement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Children’s Defense Fund in Washington, D.C., has announced two executive leadership changes: KATHLEEN M. FLYNN has been named chief operating officer and SHERI A. BRADY has been promoted to the role of vice president and chief program officer. Flynn previously served as chief operating officer at the National Fair Housing Alliance. Brady previously served as vice president for strategy and program.

The Earthshot Prize in Capetown, South Africa, has announced the appointment of RIC LEWIS to its board of trustees. Lewis currently serves as executive chair and chief investment officer of Tristan Capital Partners.

The Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles has announced the selection of KENYON MAYEDA as chief impact officer. Mayeda previously served as vice president of operations at TDW+Co.

The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has announced the selection of DANIELLE FRAGALLA as CEO. Fragalla previously worked at foundations for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the American Heart Association of Orange County, and the City of Hope.

People For the American Way in New York City has announced the appointment of MICHAEL B. KEEGAN as president emeritus of the organization and its foundation. Keegan served as president of both organizations from 2009-2020 and currently serves on their boards.

"Josh Green named senior vice president of Daniels Fund scholarship program." Daniels Fund press release 04/01/2024. "Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation announces leadership changes." Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation press release 04/01/2024. "Julia Marciari-Alexander appointed president of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation." Samuel H. Kress Foundation press release 04/03/2024. "Geraldine Lopez appointed office assistant at the Surdna Foundation." Surdna Foundation press release 04/03/2024. "Torres Mowat and Deas join CHCF board." California Health Care Foundation press release 03/28/2024. "Chantal Bernard joins Asia Society as managing director of philanthropy." Asia Society press release 03/29/2024. "Children’s Defense Fund names Kathleen M. Flynn chief operating officer, promotes Sheri A. Brady to vice president & chief program officer." Children’s Defense Fund press release 04/03/2024. "Ric Lewis joins the Earthshot Prize board of trustees." Earthshot Prize press release 04/04/2024. "JANM welcomes new chief impact officer." Japanese American National Museum press release 03/27/2024. "New CEO for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation." Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation press release 04/01/2024. "People For the American Way names Michael B. Keegan president emeritus." People For the American Way press release 04/02/2024.