People

We are a multidisciplinary organization with a mission to champion the arts and humanities.

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Illustration: Ibrahim Rayintakath for Mellon Foundation

Leadership

Elizabeth Alexander

President

Sheree Carter-Galvan

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Julie B. Ehrlich

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Deana Haggag

Program Director, Arts and Culture

Phillip Brian Harper

Program Director, Higher Learning

Annette J. Phillips

Chief Human Resources Officer

Sepi Sepasi

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Scott Taylor

Chief Investment Officer

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees

Meet the trustees