Our People

Every member of our team contributes to the Foundation’s mission of creating a more just and liberated community.

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Meet Our President

Daniel Williams

he/him

A leader in education and equity-centered design, Daniel works to advance justice through education and community engagement. He believes deeply in the innate brilliance of community and the importance of centering the voices of those so often ignored.

Daniel's Bio

Our Team

 Foundation Staff 

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Leslie Schoen
(she/her)

Director of Operations + Communications

Leslie's Bio
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Trudy Ngo-Brown
(she/her)

Director of Learning + Grantmaking

Trudy's Bio
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Erika VanDyke
(she/ella)

Program Manager + Community Liaison

Erika's Bio
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Anissa L. Eddie, PhD, MSW
(she/her)

Director of Foundation-Led Initiatives

Anissa's Bio

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors includes descendants of the Steelcase families, as well as other community members, to help us better understand the needs of our local communities and how to make the best impact toward the causes we support.

Meet Our Board

Community Committees

Our Community Committees include subject-matter experts in their respective fields, providing critical insights and expertise to help us further our work.

Meet Our Committees