Our work is done through deep relationships in neighborhoods, and across Newark and state of New Jersey. Foundation staff and board are made up of people who care about, and are actively working on our priorities. We’re proud to say that our leadership is primarily from the Newark community.
Our Team
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Craig Drinkard – Executive Officer
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Sharnita C. Johnson – Vice President of Strategy, Impact and Communications
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Diana Kostas – Chief Financial Officer
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Stephanie Greenwood – Senior Strategy Officer for Economic Justice
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Candace Johnson – Executive Assistant/Board Liaison
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Erin Johnstone – Director of Grants Management
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Hyacinth Watkins – Accountant
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Mamasa Dukureh – Program Fellow
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William G. Simpson II – Strategy Officer, Strengthen Community Power
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Sanaz Hojreh – Youth Self-Determination Strategy Officer
Board of Directors
- Henry Amoroso
- Ana Baptista
- Preeti Bhattacharji
- Robert Clark (President)
- Monica Munn
- Franklin Parker
- John Parker
- Margaret Parker (Vice President)
- Sara Pena
- Denise Rodgers
- Sarah Chubb Sauvayre (Secretary)
- Bei Saville (Treasurer)
- Aqeela Sherrills
- De’Shawn Wright
- A. Zachary Yamba (Trustee Emeritus)
- Craig Drinkard (Executive Officer and Assistant Secretary)