Our People
Every member of our team contributes to the Foundation’s mission of creating a more just and liberated community.
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.
Our Team
Foundation Staff
Leslie Schoen
(she/her)
Director of Operations + Communications
Trudy Ngo-Brown
(she/her)
Director of Learning + Grantmaking
Erika VanDyke
(she/ella)
Program Manager + Community Liaison
Anissa L. Eddie, PhD, MSW
(she/her)
Director of Foundation-Led Initiatives
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.
Community Committees
Our Community Committees include subject-matter experts in their respective fields, providing critical insights and expertise to help us further our work.
