Keynotes & Presenters RichardAbram II, Ed.S. Read full bio > TyroneBates, Jr., Ed.D.* Read full bio > RictorCraig, Jr. Read full bio > ShaFanion, Ed.D. Read full bio > Adrianne Ford, Ph.D. Read full bio > Naomi Fortis-Gebreselassie Read full bio > MaraGilyard Read full bio > AndreaHancock Read full bio > AnthonyLewis, Ed.D. Read full bio > […]
Three new business and civic leaders join Kauffman Foundation Board of Trustees October 5, 2023 Carlos Rangel, Carmen Tapio, and Maurice Watson bring powerful mix of expertise and energy to the Foundation.
Carlos Rangel Carlos Rangel is vice president and chief investment officer for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In this role, he leads the investment office and supports the foundation’s efforts to promote thriving children, working families, and equitable communities. During his more than a decade at the foundation, Rangel has held different roles within […]
Maurice Alvin Watson Maurice Alvin Watson, co-founder and principal of Credo Philanthropy Advisors, LLP, has more than 30 years of experience in law, social and public policy, and board governance as a lawyer, advisor, and board member. He has been a partner and chairman of the law firm of Husch Blackwell, which is among the 100 largest law […]
Carmen Tapio Carmen Tapio, a dedicated entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO, has made it her life’s mission to drive positive change through both profit and nonprofit ventures. As the founder of North End Teleservices, LLC, Nebraska Black Women United, The NET Work Spot, and Forever North Real Estate, Mrs. Tapio continues to channel her energy into creating significant […]
Real Practical Policies for Real-World Learning: Lessons from America’s New Business Plan September 28, 2023 A changing workforce The nation’s workforce demands look vastly different today than they did just a few years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and complex technological developments across all industries continue to change the way America works. The pandemic forced the country to re-think its supply chain strategy, pivoting from a system of interdependence […]
‘You are truly his wildest dream.’ September 26, 2023 During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman.
Alumni Alumni A tribute to the 800+ student legacy of Kauffman Scholars. During a night of joyful celebration, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace acknowledged how Kauffman Scholars embodies the legacy of Ewing Kauffman. “You have to know how beautiful it is to stand up here, and look across this room, and to see these scholars, these leaders, these […]
Careers Careers Associates of the Kauffman Foundation work to provide access to opportunities that help people achieve financial stability, upward mobility, and economic prosperity – regardless of race, gender, or geography. The Kauffman Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people to flourish in an open and inclusive work environment. A diverse pool of candidates is […]
Susan Klusmeier, Ed.D. Dr. Susan Klusmeier is chief of staff for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. A native of the Chicago suburbs, she brings 20 years of experience as a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leader in higher education. Throughout her career, Dr. Klusmeier has advocated for and implemented data-informed policies and practices to support access to education and […]