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Board of Directors

GFE is governed by a board of directors comprised of grantmakers currently employed by or serving as trustees of foundations that are GFE members. Board members serve three-year terms.

Caroline Altman Smith Chairperson The Kresge Foundation Deputy Director - Education View profile ➢	Sanjiv Rao Vice-Chairperson Ford Foundation Director, Civic Engagement and Government View profile ➢
Amy Kerwin Secretary Ascendium Education Group Vice President - Education Philanthropy View profile ➢	Richard Tagle Treasurer The Andy Roddick Foundation Chief Executive Officer View profile ➢
Sophie Fanelli Member Stuart Foundation President View profile ➢	John Fitzpatrick Member Communities Foundation of Texas Executive Director, Educate Texas View profile ➢
John Garcia III Member Greater LA Education Foundation President View profile ➢	Elizabeth González Member College Futures Foundation Chief Program & Strategy Officer View profile ➢
Paul Herdman Member Rodel President & CEO View profile ➢	Susan Johnson Member Lumina Foundation Director, Organizational Development & Philanthropic Practice View profile ➢
Janet Lopez Member Rose Community Foundation Senior Program Officer View profile ➢	Charmaine Mercer Member William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Program Officer, Education View profile ➢
Sara Sneed Member The NEA Foundation President and CEO View profile ➢