Aron has worked at the intersection of social change and process equity for years. His work in grants management started in his community as a member of the Comanche Nation. As he worked with tribal youth, he saw the impact dollars could make on the lives of those he worked with. He moved into managing budgets and using the aid to develop programs, and since then, he has worked as a grants and project manager.
Carly (Pawnee/Yankton) comes to the Foundation after nearly two decades of work in philanthropy using her collective and community-driven understandings of the world in a professional capacity. Her experience growing up in a tribal community inspired her to center community and explore otherness and belonging while living into her Pawnee name, <i kita u hoo <i ]a hiks- kind leader of people- to impact philanthropic sector shifts.
Lauren’s early career experiences as an educator and social worker laid the groundwork for her journey to the Foundation. The deep connections she formed with the children and families she worked with sparked her interest in public policy as a vehicle for social change and as a way to improve people’s day to day lives.
Sharif’s journey toward technology began with the hope of becoming a Naval aviator, as he has a strong passion for aviation. When that ambitious goal didn’t become a reality, he turned his attention to something else he’d always been interested in: technology. This interest became a passion as Sharif developed his skills and ultimately began working with organizations to help them create and scale new technology systems to power their work.
Priority Areas I Work In:
Youth and Young Adult Resilience, Adult Recovery, Primary Care and Early Childhood Social-Emotional Development
Emily Rader is driven by a deep commitment to equity and community. She considers herself a lifelong learner and seeks opportunities to authentically connect with those around her. Emily believes that we learn a great deal about others by listening to their stories. For her, exercising deep listening and elevating community voice is essential to building a world marked by more equity, mutuality and reciprocity.
Priority Areas I Work In:
Affordable Housing & Child and Youth Physical Well-being
Priority Areas I Work In:
Primary Care, Youth & Young Adult Resiliency, Early Childhood, and Adult Recovery
Advocacy | Community Solutions | Capacity Building
For Victoria, evaluation is not just a way to understand our work, but a shared learning process that helps us bring more integrity and intention to collaborative efforts. She uses her background and experience to help systems, organizations, groups and everyday people address complex issues that interrupt agency and voice necessary for thriving communities.
Advocacy | Community Solutions | Capacity Building
