The Foundation announced the promotion of two valued colleagues, Miyesha Perry to Chief Program Officer and Karina Ryan to Executive Team Officer, and welcomed dani lopez as Program Assistant.
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation has appointed Shelley Trott as its first Executive Director. This new position will implement the Foundation’s vision and oversee its effective and impactful grantmaking and operations.
After seven years of dedicated service to the Rainin Foundation, Ted Russell is departing to re-establish his consultant practice where he will continue to support artists.
Serena Solórzano, Program Assistant, will leave the Rainin Foundation in July to pursue graduate studies in social work.
The newly expanded Grants Management & Learning Team will lead the grantmaking practice and oversee the strategic and cultural development of the Foundation’s Learning and Evaluation framework.
Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Williams, Arts Program Officer; Nicole Kendrick, Education Program Officer; and Jazmyne Woffard-Jones, Administrative Coordinator.
Megan joined the Foundation in 2018 and has played an integral role in advancing equity through our communications.
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is thrilled to welcome Tavin Jensen as our new Investment Analyst.
Over eight years of service, Adriana has developed meaningful connections with grantees, peer funders, partners and staff, and has strengthened the Foundation’s contributions and impact in the field.
Dana’s commitment to the Foundation’s mission and vision, our grantees and partners, and Oakland’s youngest learners is unwavering.
