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.

We are a venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social entrepreneurs expanding access and opportunity.

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