Heres how Kauffmans five just-hired directors fit into its new impact- and research-heavy focus [Video]

A handful of newly announced directors at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are expected to help drive forward the influential philanthropic organization’s updated priorities and grantmaking strategy, said Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, emphasizing an underlying theme for their work: prosperity for all.

“These five new director positions welcome a combination of talent and commitment to our vision for equitable economic mobility,” said Burns-Wallace, president and CEO at the Kauffman Foundation. “ The Foundation’s organization of new and existing roles set us up for success as we work with our community to carry out our updated strategy and grantmaking.” 

The newly formed research and impact roles within the organization follow a significant restructuring at the Kauffman Foundation after Burns-Wallace’s arrival in summer 2023, including the addition of a trio of new executives about six months ago.

Among the five new directors:

• Dr. Joshua Akers, director, research; and Dr. Suzanne Stluka, director, evaluation; have been chosen to play key roles for the Kauffman …