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Team Members Promoted To New Roles 

by Communications | June 3, 2026

The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is pleased to announce the promotions of Megan De Trane and Tavin Jensen to newly created roles.

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A Farewell To Jazmyne Woffard-Jones

by Communications | April 16, 2026

Jazmyne is leaving the Kenneth Rainin Foundation effective April 30 to attend graduate school and become a special education teacher.

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Lorena Gomez-Barris Steps Into A New Role

by Communications | March 18, 2026

The Foundation announced the promotion of Lorena Gomez-Barris to a newly created role, Director of Administration and Workplace Experience

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Rainin Foundation Announces Promotions And New Staff

by Communications | October 23, 2024

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.

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Announcing The Rainin Foundation’s First Executive Director

by Communications | August 12, 2024

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.

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Serena’s Next Chapter: Graduate School

by Communications | June 10, 2024

Serena Solórzano, Program Assistant, will leave the Rainin Foundation in July to pursue graduate studies in social work.

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Saying Goodbye To Our Colleague

by Communications | June 10, 2024

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.

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Alex Featherston-Gomez Promoted To Grants Management & Learning Officer

by Communications | June 3, 2024

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.

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Rainin Foundation Welcomes New Staff  

by Communications | September 27, 2023

Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Williams, Arts Program Officer; Nicole Kendrick, Education Program Officer; and Jazmyne Woffard-Jones, Administrative Coordinator.

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Megan De Trane Promoted To Digital Communications Specialist

by Communications | May 8, 2023

Megan joined the Foundation in 2018 and has played an integral role in advancing equity through our communications.

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