Philanthropy wonk

Fighting poverty in New York City since 1988.

President and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

President of @FordFoundation. Change happens by putting people at the center. #socialchange #philanthropy

Mostly ill-formed reflections to figure out what I think myself. Occasionally a fully formed essay with strong opinions, loosely held.

Breaking down barriers to opportunity in America by supporting breakthrough leaders and initiatives that are creating measurable systemic change.

Senior Director, Public Square Program at the Democracy Fund. Journalism and democracy of, by and for the people. Formerly: @grdodge @freepress

Reporting on psychedelics, tobacco, philanthropy, animal welfare, etc. Ex-Fortune. Words in The Guardian, NYTimes, WPost, Vox. Baseball fan. Runner.