People in the News (12/03/2023): appointments, promotions, obituaries

December 3, 2023

The Surdna Foundation in New York City has announced the selection of JOSÉ CUEVAS as executive assistant for the office of the president and SAIDA HARRIGAN as the writer and editor for communications and engagement. Cuevas previously supported development initiatives for the office of the CEO at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Harrigan previously served as assistant district manager for Community Board 8 Manhattan.

Brio Living Services in Chelsea, Michigan, has announced the promotion of KALEN CARLSON to chief financial officer. Carlson previously served as senior director of financial reporting and foundation.

The Chopra Foundation in New York City has announced the appointment of ROSEMARY REED as global ambassador. Reed is an acclaimed director and producer in the film and television industry and a trustee ambassador of the Jane Goodall Institute. She also serves as an ambassador for Refuge and Centre Point.

The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation in Washington, D.C., has announced the election of ANITA SAGGURTI to its board of directors. Saggurti is the next-gen advancement strategy executive at Bank of America.

Groundswell Fund in San Francisco has announced the selection of YAMANI YANSÁ HERNANDEZ as CEO. Hernandez had been serving as interim CEO at the organization for the past year and had previously served as a partner at the Management Center.

The Human Immunome Project in New York City has announced the appointment of LINDA AVEY to the board of directors. Avey is the founder of Humain Ventures, a venture capital fund investing in the AI-powered bioeconomy, and co-founder and CEO of Precisely.

The Parkinson's Resource Organization in Indian Wells, California, has announced the departure of founder JO ROSEN after 34 years. EILEEN LYNCH will succeed her as executive director.

Tuesday’s Children in Manhasset, New York, has announced the appointment of JOHN FITZSIMMONS to chair its board of directors. Fitzsimmons is a decorated Marine Corps combat veteran and a seasoned professional in the field of commercial and real estate.

PND also notes the passing of Berkshire Hathaway vice chair CHARLIE MUNGER at age 99. Munger was known as the right-hand man of billionaire and Berkshire Hathaway founder Warren Buffett. A significant philanthropist in his own right, Munger focused much of his giving on university and institutional architecture projects, according to the New York Times. In October, he made a gift of stock worth $40 million to the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Museum in San Marino, California.

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