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Meet the people behind the grants.

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Ghada, Abdel Tawab, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Cairo, Egypt
Monica, Aleman, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Yams Allen. 2017. New York, NY. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Associate, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Rocio Aranda-Alvarado
Program Officer, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Heidi, Arbuckle, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Jakarta, Indonesia
Karim Babouder-Matta. New York 2017. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi
Program Associate, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Clarisa, Bencomo, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Global Grants
New York, USA
Michael Brennan. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Technology Program Officer, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Amy, Brown, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Jacqueline, Burton, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Associate, Cities and States
New York, USA
Christopher, Cardona, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Philanthropy
New York, USA
Andrew, Catauro, New York. 2015. Photo credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Manager, JustFilms, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Alberto, Cerda Silva, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Bikram Chandra, 2018
Portfolio Manager, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Farai Chieda. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Officer, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Innocent, Chukwuma, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, West Africa
Lagos, Nigeria
Javier Ciurlizza, New York. 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Director, Andean Region
Bogotá, Colombia
Tanya Coke, New York 2016. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice
New York, USA
Jean Cook. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Associate, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Manuela, Culetsu, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Penny, Davies, New York 2018. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Change
New York, USA
Judith Diers. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Officer, Global Grants
New York, USA
Victoria Dunning - Image
Program Officer, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Sharon, Ebron, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Grants Management
New York, USA
Moushira, Elgeziri, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Cairo, Egypt
Noha, El-Mikawy, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Middle East and North Africa
Cairo, Egypt
Photo of Cheng Enjiang. 2018. Photo credit: Ford Foundation
Program Officer
Beijing, China
Ivana, Fertziger, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Mexico and Central America
Mexico City, Mexico
Ethan, Fray, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Associate, Cities and States
New York, USA
James, Gallagher, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Grants Manager, Future of Work
New York, USA
José García. 2017. New York, NY. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Officer, Future of Work
New York, USA
Ana Carolina González. 2017.
Program Officer
Bogotá, Colombia
Photo of Lane Harwell
Program Officer, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Jeffrey, Hernandez, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice
New York, USA
Helena, Hofbauer, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Mexico and Central America
Mexico City, Mexico
Laila, Hourani, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Cairo, Egypt
Helena Huang. 2017.
Program Officer, Art for Justice Fund
New York, USA
Davis, Hulse, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, International Operations Liaison
New York, USA
John Irons. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Director, Future of Work
New York, USA
Alexander, Irwan, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
David, Kaimowitz, New York, 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Natural Resources and Climate Change
Mexico City, Mexico
Brook Kelly-Green - Image
Program Officer, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice
New York, USA
Amy, Kenyon, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Cities and States
New York, USA
Noorain Khan, New York 2018. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Reserves Fund
New York, USA
Tanya, Khokhar, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Officer, Global Grants
New York, USA
Elizabeth, Knup, New York 2016. Photo Credit: ©Ford Foundation.
Director, China
Beijing, China
Irene, Korenfield, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Eva, Kouka, Lagos 2014-2015. Photo Credit: ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Lagos, Nigeria
Kimberly, Krasevac-Szekely, New York 2014-2015.
Program Officer
Mexico City, Mexico
Karin, Krslovic, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Photo of Kay Lee
Senior Manager, Strategy and Learning
New York, USA
Ana Luisa, Liguori, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer
Mexico City, Mexico
Christine, Looney, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Deputy Director, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Dabesaki Mac-Ikemenjima, New York 2016. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Lagos, Nigeria
Graham Macmillian, New York 2016. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Maurice, Makoloo, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Jerry, Maldonado, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Acting Director, Cities and States
New York, USA
Subarna Mathes. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Strategy and Evaluation Officer, Strategy and Learning
New York, USA
Dave, Mazzoli, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Office of the President
New York, USA
Lori, McGlinchey, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Cara Mertes - Image
Director, JustFilms, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Sindis Paola Meza. 2017.
Program Officer
Bogotá, Colombia
Rosalie Mistades, New York 2016. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Global Grants
New York, USA
Megan, Morrison, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Officer, Strategy and Learning
New York, USA
Margaret, Morton, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Vera Mshana. New York 2017. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi
Global Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Photo of Rama Murali
Learning Officer, Strategy and Learning
New York, USA
Juliet Mureriwa - Image
Juliet Mureriwa
Grants Officer, Reserves Fund
New York, USA
John, Naughton, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Creativity, and Free Expression
New York, USA
Nicolette, Naylor, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Marcia, Nichoel-Polycarpe, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Grants Manager, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Rowena, Nixon, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Grants Manager, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Paul, Nwulu, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Lagos, Nigeria
Linda Ochiel
Linda Ochiel
Program Officer, Eastern Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Anil, Ommen, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Leticia, Osorio, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rafiuddin, Palinrungi, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer
Jakarta, Indonesia
Mayra, Peters-Quintero, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice
New York, USA
Photo of Gu Qing
Program Officer, China
Beijing, China
Sanjiv, Rao, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Kathy Reich, New York 2017. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Steve, Rhee, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer
Jakarta, Indonesia
Atila Roque. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Director, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bess Rothenberg, New York 2016. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Director, Strategy and Learning
New York, USA
Kevin Ryan. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Officer, Cities and States
New York, USA
Otto Saki - Image
Program Officer, Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Rebeca Sandoval - Image
Program Associate
Mexico City, Mexico
Graciela, Selaimen, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Suzanne, Shea, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Grants Manager, Natural Resources and Climate Change
New York, USA
Vuyiswa Sidzumo (photo)
Program Officer, Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Casey Stafford. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Grants Manager, Cities and States
New York, USA
Roy Swan. New York, 2018. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Director, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Justin Sylvester. New York. 2015. (c) Ford Foundation
Program Officer, Southern Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa
Marissa Tirona. New York. 2017. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD)
New York, USA
Jenny, Toomey, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Director, Internet Freedom
New York, USA
Aurelio, Vianna, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Anna, Wadia, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Future of Work
New York, USA
Megan, Thompson New York 2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Mission Investments Officer, Mission Investments
New York, USA
Ximena Warnaars. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Associate, Natural Resources and Climate Change
New York, USA
Erika Wood. New York. 2017. Photo credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA
Chi-Hui Yang. 2016. Photo credit: Simon Luethi
Program Officer, JustFilms, Creativity and Free Expression
New York, USA
Luna, Yasui, New York 2014-2015. Photo Credit: Simon Luethi ©Ford Foundation.
Senior Program Officer, Civic Engagement and Government
New York, USA