Derek Ozkal Derek Ozkal is a senior research officer for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he leads problem-based grantmaking initiatives. Ozkal manages a portfolio of research projects and provides thought leadership on key issues, including the changing nature of entrepreneurship, the “future of work,” declining business dynamism, and developing a holistic and inclusive research community. Prior […]
Lori Kettner Lori Kettner is an executive administrative assistant supporting the Legal team for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. Kettner has had a long employment history with ties to the Kauffman Legacy in Kansas City. She joined the workforce as an administrative assistant with Marion Laboratories, Ewing Kauffman’s original company. She continued there when a merger yielded […]
Dan Tesfay Dan Tesfay is a director of Research, Learning, and Evaluation Initiatives for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he provides leadership for coordinating all Research, Learning, and Evaluation initiatives to completion, acting as an integration manager assigned to synthesize internal and external program-related activity. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, Tesfay was a director of […]